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Venezuela's Chavez to Restore Ambassador in US

In a move toward improving strained ties with Washington, Hugo Chavez said Saturday that he is restoring Venezuela's ambassador in Washington. He voiced hopes for a "new era" in relations after exchanging greetings with U.S. President Barack Obama at several points during a regional summit over the weekend.

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For Haiti, Some Neighborly Help From Next Door

In an unprecedented gesture of neighborliness, the Dominican Republic has opened its border to injured Haitians. Traditionally, relations between the two countries are strained at best. Now there are fresh hopes that things could improve.

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First Team to Ever Rescue a Whale Now Frees Species Worldwide 30 Years Later

On Thanksgiving Day 30 years ago, a whale in distress was freed from a heavy, dragging mass of fishing gear in the icy waters of Provincetown Harbor. Nicknamed Ibis, the humpback was rescued by Massachusetts researchers from the Center for Coastal Studies who became the first group to successfully disentangle a free-swimming whale. Since Ibis, the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team has freed more than 200 marine animals from life threatening entanglements, including seals and sea turtles, and have developed unique techniques and tools to do the job.

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Tanzania is Finally Protecting its 'Globally Unique' Endangered Rainforest After 40 Years of Research

After almost 40 years of research and rallying conservation efforts, this invaluable hotspot for biodiversity is finally being protected.

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Montreal Couple Spearheads Community Project to Bring Fresh Produce to Homeless

What started as a backyard initiative for the Argentos to help feed the homeless has quickly grown into a project that involves neighbors, businesses and farms around Montreal.

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New Solar Farms Could Offer Sweet Source of Salvation for Dwindling Honeybee Populations

Thousands of acres of solar farms are proving to be a secret lifesaver for dwindling honeybee and butterfly populations.

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Montreal Turns Iconic Hospital into Shelter for Homeless People and Their Pets So No One Sleeps in the Cold

The former Royal Victoria Hospital will now be welcoming sight for homeless men and women—and their pets—during the frigid winter months.

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This University is Recycling Their Bubble Wrap By Offering It Up to Their Stressed Out Students

Instead of throwing their bubble wrap into the garbage, this university is recycling the packaging by using it as anti-stress therapy for their students.