Egyptian Billionaire Now In Talks to Buy Two Entire Islands for Refugees
Naguib Sawiris is one step closer to creating a new homeland for refugees pouring into the EU, entering talks to buy a pair of private islands in Greece.
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8 Ways to Love Yoga Even If You Have No Flexibility or Balance
When I first joined a yoga class and saw someone stand on their head, I panicked. I couldn't even touch my toes. Here's how to get past the fear to find Zen.
Tears Flow As Kindergarten Teacher Sees A Student on TV 30 Years Later (WATCH)
We all remember our kindergarten teacher—and though they've had thousands of students, they often remember us, too. Try not to tear up watching this reunion
My Son With Autism Had Trouble In School Until One Teacher Did This
School was hard for Brock because of his autism until a different teacher took the time to make a difference in his day–and it changed his whole year.
Charlie Sheen Makes Good on Promise, Sends $25K to Alabama Tornado Relief
Actor Charlie Sheen quietly donated $25,000 in December to help tornado relief in Alabama, making good on a pledge to help survivors of the deadly twisters even though some had doubted his promises. The actor set up a fundraising website after tornadoes last spring killed about 250 people in Alabama.
Nature Bridge Paves the Way For Mountain Lions' Survival in California
A new wildlife conservation project is being planned to bridge a California freeway and keep mountain lions safe and diverse.
This Moving Company Helps Women Leave Abusive Homes At No Cost
A California moving company has been donating its time and labor to help victims of domestic violence move safely and quickly.
Brighter Days in India: College Girl's Simple Idea Lights 5300 Homes
A 20-year-old college student is improving the lives of thousands of people in India with a simple, energy efficient solution.
"Liter of Light" Brings Sun into Dim Shanties Using Only Plastic Bottles
Utilizing the simplest of technologies to brighten communities without electricity, plastic bottles jammed through circular holes in metal rooftops of a Manila slum neighborhood bring light into dim and dreary shanties, thanks to a project called A Liter of Light.
New Vaccine Virtually Scratches Shingles Off Your List of Worries
A new vaccine due out in 2017 is almost completely effective against the shingles virus and doesn't lose its effectiveness over time like the current one.
Happy 'Gotcha' Day! Celebrates Adopted Pets With Unknown Birthdays
The first official "Happy Gotcha Day" celebration kicks off this weekend bestowing a special birthday on all adopted pets.
WATCH Fun-Loving Bear in the Wild Do Something We ALL Did as Kids
The chances of seeing a bear at Alaska's Denali National Park are slim as it is—and no one expected to see a bear to do this in the wild.
Man Sprinkles Compassion on Fallen Soldier's Grave During Drought
An 86-year old man found a thoughtful way to pay tribute to his late wife and at the same time honor a fallen soldier and stranger.
If You Post a Photo of Your Rescue Pup, $10 Is Donated to Charity
Pet lovers are always posting their photos and heartwarming rescue stories—now, you can raise money for the shelter of your choice by doing it.
Solar Power Reaches West Virginia Coalfields
A group devoted to creating alternative energy jobs in Central Appalachia is building a first for West Virginia's southern coalfields region this week - a rooftop solar array, assembled by unemployed and underemployed coal miners and contractors.
Teachers Union Leads Effort to Turn Around Poverty and Learning in West Virginia Schools
The American Federation of Teachers, vilified by critics as an obstacle to school reform, is leading an unusual effort to turn around a floundering school system in a place where deprivation is layered on heartache. The AFT wants to improve education deep in the heart of Appalachia by simultaneously tackling the social and economic troubles of McDowell County.
Charlie Sheen Tours Alabama Tornado Wreckage, Plans Fundraiser
At the urging of fans who contacted him on Twitter, Charlie Sheen flew to Alabama's tornado disaster zone yesterday to see the devastation for himself. Not only did he visit with residents and mayors in their time of recovery, he vowed to raise funds and keep his attention focused on their plight.
Freedom Now Rings From One Mountaintop Radio Station in Western Libya
A radio station previously used as a propaganda tool for Libyan dictator Qaddafi now broadcasts the rebel rallying cry and highlights a new push to spread the revolution, as "Radio Free Nalut."
Computer Games Help Children with Cystic Fibrosis?
Could computer games be the solution for persuading children with cystic fibrosis to complete their physiotherapy? For such patients, daily breathing exercises are necessary to clear mucus from the lungs, but kids would rather be doing other things, such as playing computer games Doctors in the US have now combined the two.
Alabama Tornado Victims Helped By 'Army Of Volunteers' and Steady Stream of Aid
An army of volunteers trooped into storm-stricken communities across west and central Alabama on Saturday, bringing food, water and labor to those trying to pick up the pieces. The hillsides whined with chainsaws and crawled with men and women pulling limbs and branches off houses and helping residents cart out belongings.