Mission Accomplished: Antarctic Voyagers Rescued
All 52 passengers who were stranded aboard an ice-locked ship in Antarctica for more than a week were rescued by helicopter early Thursday, officials said.
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Obama Administration Saves Sea Life by Denying Requests for Atlantic Oil Exploration
Since waters in the middle and South Atlantic are now protected until 2022, marine life won't be hurt or killed by ocean oil drilling.
British Woman Becomes First to Ski Across Antarctica Alone
British adventurer Felicity Aston became the first athlete ever to ski across Antarctica alone, using only her own muscle power and pulling two sleds with supplies for 59 days.
Nations Unite to Create World's Largest Marine Reserve in Antarctica
Antarctica's Ross Sea will become the world's largest protected marine sanctuary with 600,000 square miles safe from human interference.
Why This Refugee-Owned Falafel House in Tennessee Was Voted the Nicest Place in America
Even though Yassin has received his fair share of discrimination since he came to Tennessee in 2011, he still wants to promote love and kindness for all.
If You Send a Free Online Letter to Santa, Macy's Will Donate Money to Cheer Sick Children
Children and adults now have a good excuse to write a letter to Santa before Christmas—because Macy's will then send money to grant wishes to sick children.
DJ Spins Records From His Garden Shed Since 1974 for an Audience of One - His Wife
For the last 44 years, this self-made DJ has played for the "smallest audience in the world" from his garden shed - but that's about to change.
Engineer Creates Smartphone App That Screens for Anemia By Taking Pictures of Your Fingernails
Up until now, all other detection tools have involved varying degrees of invasiveness, cost, and accuracy – but that's not the case anymore.
Watch Student's Hilarious Reaction to Being Pranked With a Room Full of Presents
There is no better way to spread some Christmas cheer than arriving home to a room full of gifts – even if they happen to be things you already own.
Instead of Taking Their Share of Hospital Lotto Pool Winnings, Nurses Give It All to Two Struggling Co-Workers
Instead of using their lottery winnings to benefit all of them, these nurses wanted to use the cash to help two of their co-workers going through hardship.
After Dedicating 16 Years of His Life to Mangroves, Man Has Helped to Plant 2 Million Trees
The "Mangrove Master" has spent the last 16 years protecting mangrove forests – and his efforts have helped to plant roughly 2 million trees.
For the First Time Ever, Developing Countries Added More Clean Power Capacity Than Fossil Fuel
Additionally, developing nations are building more clean energy capacity than wealthier nations.
Stuck in Airport for 7 Months, Refugee is Finally Given a Home Half a World Away Thanks to Canadian Stranger
After being forced to live in an airport for seven months, this man was finally given a home thanks to a Canadian woman who saw his Twitter videos.
When Boy Mails a Birthday Card to His Dad in Heaven, Postman Comforts Him With a Celestial White Lie
This little boy was not expecting to receive a response after sending his father a birthday card in heaven – but he was reassured by what it said.
City Will Replace Advertisements With Directions to Shelters for the Homeless in Winter
All of the city's digital signs and advertisements will be replaced with emergency notices directing people to the nearest shelter or heating room.
Patagonia's CEO is Donating Company's Entire $10 Million Tax Cut to Fight Climate Change
"In this season of giving, we are giving away this tax cut to the planet, our only home, which needs it now more than ever," writes the CEO.
Does Your Generation Perform More Good Deeds Than Any Other?
This new survey suggests that – despite what crotchety seniors might say about young whippersnappers – the future is in good hands.
NBA Star Gives Heartwarming Response to 9-Year-old's Letter Asking Why His Shoes Were Only for Boys
When a 9-year-old girl expressed her disappointment over the sizing options for Stephen Curry's shoes, he had the sweetest response.
School Installs Vending Machine That Dispenses Free Books to Kids Who Read
Students in this Buffalo school get free books from the vending machine by earning tokens through a reading rewards system in the school.
Instead of Buying New Car, Retired Paramedic Spends $40K on Overdose Prevention Kits and Already Saved 94 Lives
This 52-year-old retiree is determined to save as many people as possible – and he does this by giving away a simple nasal spray called Narcan.