The US Economy's Second Quarter Went From Solid to Stellar
The U.S. economy grew at a far faster pace last quarter than economists first had estimated, "bolstering confidence that it will remain sturdy".
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This Yoga Class Leads Inmates to Find Freedom From Within
Yoga gives inmates in West Virginia prisons the mindfulness tools to help them cope and find freedom within.
One Million People Pack D.C. With Energy, Optimism
Spirits were high among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators flocking to Washington for Monday's inauguration, where they braved chilly temperatures and heavy security to witness the ceremonial start of President Obama's second term.
Former Polluted Nuclear Weapons Site Now Bursts With Life
The Fernald Preserve was closed as a contaminated nuclear weapons plant in the 1990s, but now it is a place where birders and photographers and casual hikers roam among thick wildlife.
Last Living 9/11 Rescue Dog Honored With Best Day Ever on 16th Birthday
How do you give a golden retriever her best birthday ever? New York City knows exactly what to do...
Feds to Allow States to Pay to Reopen Some National Parks
With the threat of so many tourist dollars being lost in the wake of National Park closures during the government shut down, governors have been given permission to reopen attractions like Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Zion or Arches in Utah using their own money.
Ann Romney Launches Center for MS, Alzheimer's Research
Ann Romney helped launch a major research center this week aimed at finding cures and treatments for Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and other devastating neurological diseases.
Lucky Man: Firefighters Practicing Water Rescue Save Guy Who Fell Thru Ice
Firefighters from FDNY Rescue 1 were practicing water rescues in Central Park Saturday afternoon when a man appeared in the middle of the lake, fell through the ice, and disappeared.
Man Lost 66 Days at Sea is Rescued From Capsized Boat, Angel
The crew aboard a passing German container ship rescued a sunburned and dehydrated South Carolina sailor Thursday, who had survived at sea for 66 days atop his capsized boat, called Angel.
Lyft Ride Service Helps Foster Youth Get to Work On Time
These young adults will now have a leg up in the business world, which foster kids don't typically enjoy, thanks to a California benefit corp.
Photo of the Day - It's Women's Equality Day
Women's Equality Day commemorates the day in 1920 when voting rights for women officially became part of the U.S. constitution. The 19th Amendment securing women the fundamental right to vote was a product of decades of organizing, protesting, and agitating. On August 26, we celebrate those who continue the work of building a society where women thrive, where every door is open to them, and their every dream can be realized.
Photo of the Day - Baseball, Apple Pie and Labor Day!
Today is Labor Day in the United States, for more than a century, a national holiday on the first Monday in September meant to honor the work -- and economic achievements -- of laborers and labor unions. Organizing by unions, and many workers losing their lives in the 19th and 20 century, helped win standards that most Americans enjoy and take for granted today, including the 40-hour work week, 8-hour day, and mandatory worker safety requirements.
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