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New Yorkers Pay Kindness Forward Annually Since 9/11

Jeff Parness, like many New Yorkers, was changed by the terrorist attacks on 9/11. He lost a good friend when the Twin Towers fell, but also was deeply moved by the support the city received from across the nation following the attack. In 2004, he established New York Says Thank You, a nonprofit that sends volunteers from NYC, particularly the city's beloved firefighters, to help rebuild other disaster-stricken communities in the U.S. every September.

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Egypt Revolution Hero to Leave Google, Start NGO

Wael Ghonim, the Google executive who became the hero of the Egyptian revolution, on Sunday said he planned to take an extended break from the Internet giant to set up his own NGO in Egypt. He said his technology focused NGO will help fight poverty & foster education in Egypt.

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Royal Wedding: Prince Invites Families of Fallen Army Buddies

Prince William has given the families of his Army pals killed in combat prime seats at his wedding. He also invited a Cavalry comrade who suffered terrible burns after he was ambushed in Afghanistan.

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10 More of America's Richest Join Gates and Buffett in 'Giving Pledge'

Yesterday, 10 more of America's wealthiest families committed to giving more than half their wealth to charity, bringing the total number who have joined Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in their Giving Pledge to 69.

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During All the Bad News, Music Video Brings Smiles Back to Diners

The Jive Aces made this music video about bad news media reports bringing down customers in a diner. Their music brought smiles and happy thoughts back to patrons.

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Man Survives After Driving Car into Grand Canyon

A man survived with injuries after driving his car over the south rim of the Grand Canyon by accident, authorities said on Wednesday.

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Used Hotel Soap Recycled for the Homeless and Developing Nations

Leftover soap and shampoo from your hotel's bathroom is being recycled to help Clean the World. The Global Soap Project, along with Clean The World, has launched programs to collect and recycle partially-used toiletries from hotels across the United States.

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Volunteer Cuddlers Soothe Tots with Touch (Video)

Parents can't always be there to hold their babies who are in the hospital for an extended period, but that's where a group of core volunteers step in.