Good News on Jimmy Carter's Cancer As He Continues Building Homes for Needy
Former President Jimmy Carter got a positive doctors' report and went right back to work helping build a house with Habitat for Humanity volunteers.
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Retired Couple Helps Thousands of Veterans Get Work, And We Can Too
They were approached by a Marine looking for work and that encounter inspired them to setup a job board that has helped thousands of veterans find work.
Obama Wants to Dump the Constant Testing of No Child Left Behind
President Obama has given standardized tests a failing grade and wants to limit their use in classrooms to no more than 2% of students' and teachers' time.
Congress Agrees on Something: A Two-Year Budget Deal
A last minute budget deal keeps Social Security payments arriving on time and parks and museums from having to close for a government shutdown.
Grafting Fruit Tree Branches On City Trees to Grow Free Apples
These "Guerrilla Grafters" splice fruit-bearing limbs on ornamental trees provide fresh fruit for people walking down the street.
Store Owners Track Down $2M Lottery Winner After Ticket Was Thrown Away
When a $2M lottery ticket accidentally ended up in the trash, the store owners had to become detectives to track down the customer who bought it.
Most Bernie Madoff Victims Will Now Get All Their Money Back
Seven years after Bernie Madoff defrauded his investors out of billions, the majority of his scam victims are going to get the rest of their money back, according to officials.
The "World's Best Teacher" Gives Kids Choices-Instead of Tests
Nancie Atwell won a million dollars, the first "Global Teacher Prize," and she's investing the money in her unique school where kids follow their passion.
Hospital That Handled Theater Shootings Sends Pizzas to Oregon Hospital After Tragedy
Hospitals in the U.S. have inadvertently started a Pay-it-Forward pizza chain sending solidarity deliveries to the next one dealing with a shooting rampage.
Connecticut Becomes Second State to End Veteran Homelessness
Connecticut has become the second state, following Virginia, to put a roof over the head of every veteran who wants a home.
Solar Power in US Sets New Records, Beats Natural Gas for the First Time
The U.S. added more solar power capacity than natural gas in 2015, for a record 7.3 gigawatts of electric power.
The 15 Most Healthy And Happy Cities in The US Are…
Head west and south toward affluent towns with lively culture if you want to find the healthiest and happiest cities in America.
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