Congress in Unanimous Vote Passes Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault Victims
Survivors of sexual assault have not been given due process in regards to the preservation of their case evidence – but not any more thanks to Congress.
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Survey Shows What Americans Were Most Happy For in 2016: The Cubs, and End to the Election
Despite the ugly election, a poll showed that 70% of Americans still considered themselves to be happy in 2016–mostly because the campaigning was over.
Flickering Coastal Lights Bid Good Night to Kids at Children's Hospital (WATCH)
Every night at 8:30PM, business signs and flashlights start to blink as a sparkling goodbye to the sickly children watching from the hospital windows.
New York City Using $5M to Fund Women in Film and Theater
Because of the underrepresentation of women in the media field, New York City is giving them a big boost.
Elon Musk Joins Donald Trump's Team of Advisories
The Tesla CEO has joined an advisory team for President-elect Donald Trump, who held a conference with a dozen tech giants about issues like jobs and infrastructure.
Radio Show Gathers Record-Breaking Million Pounds of Food For Charity Just by Camping
This Philadelphia radio station ended up spearheading the country's most successful food drive after raising more than 600 tons of non-perishable food.
Standing Rock Celebrates Victory After Army Corp Blocks Final Building Permit
After months of protesting against the Dakota Access Pipeline, Standing Rock natives are celebrating the Army Corp's decision to reroute construction.
Black Santa is Coming to the Mall of America For 1st Time
For the first time in history, the largest mall in America will play host to a Kris Kringle of color, giving kids an exciting new example of representation.
2,000 Veterans Just Arrived at Standing Rock to Form Human Shield Around Protestors
Native American protestors will be given a much-needed respite from the police force thanks to 2,000 veterans joining their ranks.
These 7 Major U.S. Cities Achieved Double-digit Drop in Burglary Rates
In a positive trend that began in the late 20th century, murder rates have declined significantly in many US cities, but so, too, have burglary rates. Is yours on the list?
Abortions Hit New Low in U.S.
According to new data released Wednesday, the number and rate of abortions in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in decades. The study of data from 47 states by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the rate in 2013 was 12.5 abortions per one thousand women, ages 15 to 44— down five […]
Happy 150th to Yosemite Park!
The giant sequoias that tower hundreds of feet into the sky inspire more than a million people to visit Yosemite every year. They also inspired President Abraham Lincoln to sign an unprecedented piece of legislation on June 30, 1864, in the midst of the Civil War. The Yosemite Grant protected these Northern California trees, as well […]
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