# Inspiring

Inspiring Homeless Man Seeks Accidental Donor of Diamond Ring

A homeless man in southeast Michigan says a woman accidentally gave him a gold ring laced with diamonds when she handed him a handful of change, and now he is looking for the owner.

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Christchurch Earthquake: Market Day Strengthens Spirits

Hundreds of New Zealanders turned out to support a market day in Lyttelton, organized by residents to help a community in need. Free massages, food and chocolate, coffee and music were all offered to local residents in an effort to draw an already tight-knit community closer together.

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The Answer in Tucson, is Blowing in the Wind

What started out as a memorial for a little boy has become a gift for a community in need of smiles. Hundreds came out to help hang ceramic wind chimes around the city as gifts for citizens to find and take home.

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Wave of Gifts in Name of Comic Book Heroes Continue for Japan's Orphans

A wave of anonymous donations in the name of a 1960s comic superhero, a character who began an orphan, is spreading across Japan, benefiting homes for underprivileged children and other charities.

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An Example of What Martin Luther King's Birthday Should Be All About

Today the First Family honored Dr. Martin Luther King with a visit to Stuart Hobson Middle School, where they took part in a mentoring project organized by Greater DC Cares' Mentoring Matters Initiative. In this photo, the President paints pictures of fruit in the cafeteria. He said a few quick words...

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Hospital Visitation Rights for Unmarried and Gay Couples Take Effect Nationwide

This week, a new rule went into effect for hospitals across the nation to ease the longtime burden on unmarried or gay partners who, until now, could be prohibited from visiting loved ones who may lie sick and dying without a hand to hold. The rule ensures that hospitals choosing to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs must respect the rights of patients to designate visitors.

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Crowd Comes to Rescue When Mic Cuts Off for 8-Year-old

When the microphone failed during her stellar rendition of the national anthem last week, the crowd came to her aid, jumping in without missing a beat. Watch the video.

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Photographer Captures Upside of Recession

Amid a downturn in her own career in advertising, a Los Angeles photographer decided to come up with a project that would document the stories of people whose lives have been changed for the better by the recession.