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Photo of the Day- Medics Give Free Advice in Mali

Malians wait in line before seeing medics with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Mission in Mali who give free daily medical consultations at a clinic in Gao, in northern Mali. UN Photo by MINUSMA Peacekeeping force

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Mexico City Passes Landmark Dolphin Captivity Ban

The legislation will hopefully prevent any more cetacean abuse from transpiring in Mexico City.

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US/Russian Balloon Pilots Make History Crossing the Pacific

An Albuquerque balloonist and his Russian partner are now in the history books. The pilots of a helium balloon named Two Eagles completed their crossing of the Pacific on Saturday with a sea-landing off Mexico, setting new world distance and duration records.

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National Park Service is Posting Cute Photos of Animal Families For Thanksgiving

These cute animal families are the best inspiration for how to spend Thanksgiving with your human relatives.

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In Major Game-Changer, Norway Pushed to Divert its Massive Wealth Out of Fossil Fuel

The bank responsible for the world's largest sovereign wealth just took a decisive stance against the fossil fuel industry.

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World's Largest Vertical Farm Near NYC Uses 95% Less Water and No Pesticides

This warehouse in Newark will deliver two million pounds of fresh, sweet produce to New Yorkers each year, while cutting all the waste of regular farming.

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In Tears, Syrian Girl Thanks Her New Nation on Canada Day (WATCH)

This little girl, a Syrian refugee, inspired even the prime minister with her emotional thanks to Canada on its national holiday.

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The Boat That Landed on a Roof and Saved 59 People

When the tsunami swept through Indonesia 10 years ago, a family became trapped on the top floor of a house with water rising fast to their necks. But they launched an amazing escape when a boat became lodged on the roof. During village reconstruction the boat was preserved right where it landed, as a reminder of nature's power and a beacon of hope.