Four-Legged Mobile Libraries Spread Reading in Venezuela
Mules are providing a university in Venezuela with a novel method for transporting books into remote communities and encouraging people to read.
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Singing Our Way To Truth: Peace Chorus Travels To Venezuela
The Seattle Peace Chorus accepted the invitation to sing at Venezuela's 5th Annual International Choral Festival. Their signature piece, "Si Somos Americanos" (We Are All Americans), won the award for Best Song.
Youth Orchestra of Venezuela's Poor Wows the World
"The Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela's poor has been wowing the world, and arrives next week at the New England Conservatory."
Venezuela's Groundbreaking Musical Education, Saving Lives Through Music (Video)
Venezuela has become a hotbed of young classical music talent thanks to a system the country has in place that lets youth of all backgrounds get their hands on precious instruments. It's called "el Sistema" - "the system" - and it's all about children, about saving them - hundreds of thousands of children - through classical music.
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.
Region of the Americas Finally Declared Measles-Free
Thanks to mass vaccination efforts in South and North America, measles has been eliminated from the region for good.
Watch Diver Perform Expressive 6-Minute Dance Underwater in World's Deepest Pool
Julie Gautier performed this entire 6-minute dance in a single breath at the bottom of Y40, the world's deepest swimming pool.
Watch Woman's Reaction When She Becomes First Female Head Chef in US to Receive 3 Michelin Stars
It has been eight years since Dominique Crenn first opened up her Bay Area restaurant – but it only just earned her the esteemed 3-Michelin star rating.
Cancer Patient Who Set Up Antiques Shop as Dying Wish is Still in Business 20 Years Later
It has been 20 years since this Englishman was given a dire cancer diagnosis – and he credits his longevity to the joy of running his antique store.
Matches Made in Heaven (and Jail): Look at the Troubled Dogs Saved From Euthanasia by Doting Inmates
This program saves rescue dogs from euthanizaton by pairing them with inmates who find rehabilitation in working with the troubled pups.
These Little Athletes Glued to Their Phones Are Not Ignoring Each Other Like Adults Assume
These "kids today" aren't just using their cell phones for social media – they are also using them for communication.
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.
Man Wins 2011 Amway Hero Award for Generosity
By the end of this week, twelve families in Guatemala will have a home, a direct result of one man's philanthropic efforts. For the last seven years, Floridian Tim Foley has traveled to work in a small town in Guatemala constructing houses for low-income families. Since 2005, Tim and his team have already built 54 homes. For his selflessness, he won the 2011 Amway Hero Award for Generosity.
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.
Immigrant Endures Misery, But Stays Positive Until a Brilliant Idea Unlocks the American Dream
RRobbie Cabral endured years of misery searching for the American dream, but that's what ultimately led him to success, and a brilliant idea—Benjilock.
Watch Baseball Playoff Winners and Celebrities Play Ping-Pong in Dodger Stadium to Lift Kids From Trafficking
A whole host of celebrities and baseball players got together on the mound this week to rescue dozens of kids from human trafficking.
Corona Beer to Ditch Plastic Packaging by Using Biodegradable 6-Pack Rings
The initiative is part of the beer company's partnership with Parley for the Oceans, which has already resulted in hundreds of other eco-friendly projects.
Devoted Pharmacist Hops on Snowmobile to Deliver Medications to Snowed-in Patients
This dedicated pharmacist was not about to let her customers go without their essential daily medications – so she hopped on her snowmobile.
Scientist Makes Bioplastic Out of Discarded Olive Pits Thanks to Her Dad's Strange Eating Habits
After she watched her father eat olive pits, this Turkish scientist has created an ingenious biodegradable alternative to plastic.
When Marathon Runner Spots Abandoned Puppy on the Road, She Carries Him 19 Miles to the Finish Line
It was not easy to carry a puppy for 19 miles of a marathon, but this woman said she could not bear to leave him on the road.