One of the world's rarest turtle species – the Arakan forest turtle – has been observed for the first time in the wild by scientists according to a new report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Previously known only by museum specimens and a few captive individuals, research scientists discovered five of the light brown […]
Myanmar's government signed a cease-fire agreement today with rebels in a major step toward ending one of the world's longest-running insurgencies, part of efforts by Myanmar's new civilian government to embarked on democratic reforms after years of military repression.
Myanmar set free dozens of political prisoners Monday in an amnesty that coincided with the historic visit of US President Barack Obama.
A small bird thought to have been extinct and not seen in 73 years was overheard and recorded by scientists while surveying the grasslands of Myanmar.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, which opened in January 2007 in South Africa to provide educational opportunities for gifted girls from impoverished backgrounds, celebrated its first graduating class Saturday. 72 girls of graduating age filed onto the stage, all wearing white dresses, to cheers and tears from Oprah herself, who'd invested $40 million to give them a safe haven and opportunities undreamed of before.
Pop star Lady Gaga launched her new foundation with some powerful friends at Harvard Wednesday, a non-profit charity whose mission is to "foster a more accepting society and help youth challenge meanness and cruelty.
Oprah Winfrey is donating $12 million to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture -- the museum's largest donation to date. In recognition, Winfrey's name will be on a 350-seat theater in the museum, which is currently under construction and set to open in 2015.
A woman who could be considered Africa's Oprah Winfrey launched an entertainment network yesterday that will be beamed into nearly every country on the continent with programs showcasing the modern and positive aspects of the burgeoning middle class. But the broadcast network is being produced by Africans for a global black audience.
Oprah surprised a Washington, DC charity with a huge announcement and a donation that would make Tom Cruise jump on her couch again.
The ice cream brand has been using sustainable packaging since 2009 - but over the course of the next year, they're ditching plastic for good.
When the Buddhist monks heard that the foxes needed a new home, they were more than happy to welcome the homeless critters with open arms.
The Compton Cowboys aren't just being good role models for their community - they're also changing what it means to be an American cowboy.
The bill has received unanimous approval from the Senate twice before, but it was blocked from reaching the floor both times.
Amidst historically frigid city temperatures, an unknown hero picked up the tab for 70 homeless people to stay in a hotel.
The initiative is expected to become "the largest installation of solar panels by a regulated utility in the world."
Even though dialing 911 is meant for emergencies, this police dispatcher did not hesitate to help a troubled youngster on the other end of the line.
After reporters launched an investigation of a convoluted grant program, more than 12,000 teachers will be able to have their debts erased.
After serving meals to several former US presidents, this compassionate chef is using his recent lottery prize to feed the homeless instead.
As a means of lifting former coal miners out of poverty, this West Virginia nonprofit is retraining them to be beekeepers.
Researchers have developed a system that uses a specal kind of liquid to bottle up and store reusable solar energy without any emissions.