UN Serves Lunch Made From Food Scraps to 30 World Leaders
World leaders dined on food scraps that would have ended in a landfill to highlight world hunger and climate change related to farming.
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Mediterranean Diet and Extra Olive Oil Can Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Extra olive oil added to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish reduces the risk of breast cancer by 68% compared to a low fat diet.
WATCH The Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Unfold in 90 Seconds
A photographer packs four hours into a minute-and-a-half with a stunning time lapse of the supermoon lunar eclipse
CEO Shares $1 Million With Employees
On June 14, Arie de Jong handed out $1 million in bonuses to his company's 170 employees thanking them for their dedication during the twenty years he owned the business.
Historic US-China Ban to End Ivory Trade Ensures Elephant Survival
The U.S. and China announced new ivory restrictions in both countries that could save tens of thousands of elephants.
FedEx Driver Detours to Save Trapped Homeowner From Flames
FedEx driver John Bryant headed out to work in Arlington, Texas like it was any other day. But on March 5th, the sight of smoke off the highway convinced him to detour from his normal route and he ended up saving a homeowner.
Goodwill Worker Finds $43,000 in Donated Clothing
A manager of the Goodwill Store in Monroe, Michigan was cleaning out the pockets of a donated jacket this week when he found a bright blue envelope containing bundles of hundred-dollar bills. Tyler Gedelian didn't even count it before turning over the cash to police. He told WWJ-TV in Detroit that he never even considered keeping any of the money.
Cabinet Secretaries and Obama Give Back 5% of Salaries to Help Federal Workers
Along with President Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Secretary of State John Kerry, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano have decided to forgo portions of their salaries in solidarity with federal workers. Like Obama, they volunteered to give their money to help reduce the deficit, or to foundations that benefit federal workers.
Dozens of Global Clothiers Sign Bangladesh Work Safety Accord
Dozens of international companies have made a legal commitment to improve safety in Bangladesh's garment factories, in the wake of last month's building collapse that killed more than 1,100 people. The decision last week by major retailers in Europe such as Inditex, Carrefour and H&M, to sign the fire-and-safety agreement was in many ways unprecedented, said the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville.
Why Businesses Make a Mistake Pushing Older Workers Out
There is a downside to pushing out older workers, in favor of younger ones. Less gray hair in an organization can sharply reduce its innovation potential. It turns out that most innovators are in their late 30's or older.
Tallest Man Gets Life-Changing Size 24 Custom Shoes from Reebok
On Thursday, America's tallest man received what could be a life-changing gift: several pairs of custom-made sneakers, molded specifically for his size-24 10E feet. The shoes, which took five months to make, reportedly cost $25,000, were designed, produced and delivered by Reebok, which covered the whole bill.
16-yo Lewis Clarke Youngest to Reach the South Pole
A British teenager has become the youngest person to reach the South Pole. Lewis Clarke, 16, from Bristol, spent almost 50 days on ice, skiing for an average of eight hours a day in frigid temps of 50 below zero with ferocious winds.
College Fan Gets to Play With Billy Joel on Stage, 'Greatest Moment Of My Life'
Vanderbilt University student Michael Pollack got the chance to ask a question at a Billy Joel appearance at his college. He told the 'Piano Man' that he had performed New York State of Mind with Joel's saxophonist in the past and wondered if he could go onstage and play it with him. Surprisingly, Joel said, Sure.
Woman Emerges From Coma Asking for Bob Seger Concert - Tonight She's Going
Seven years ago, Evie Branan suffered a stroke that left her in a semi-coma. In May of 2011, she tumbled out of bed, bumped her head and woke up. Her first words: I want to go to a Bob Seger concert. Tonight in Flint, Michigan, a limousine is going to pull up to her nursing home and take her to one.
Girl Tells Santa She Wants Dad to Come Home, Doesn't Know Dad IS Santa (Video)
When Santa showed up at an elementary school, he was able to give every child the gift they'd asked for, except for one. She only wanted her daddy back from his job in Iraq. When the fake Santa took off his beard, there wasn't a box big enough to hold the joy his daughter felt while hugging her newly-returned father.
In Clubby France, a Muslim Woman as Justice Minister
A Muslim woman, who grew up in public housing, was recently appointed Justice Minister of France. A success story of determination and hard work, she is considered a role model for other minorities.
Woman, 61, Discovers Joy: She Has Sisters Who Are Just Like Her
A joyful reunion of three sisters after 61 years shows that even thousands of miles and decades apart cannot break the bond that is sisterhood. An adopted child, Judy never knew she had sisters until she was reunited thanks to a stranger on a geneology Website.
One Day Those Wind Chimes Will Generate Clean Energy
Wind power conjures up images of giant spinning turbines, but one day it could be as close as those wind chimes hanging from your porch.
Floating Windmills in Japan Help Wind Down Nuclear Power
Japan is preparing to bolt turbines onto barges and build the world's largest commercial power plant using floating windmills off the coast of Fukushima, to help cut its reliance on atomic energy.
Wind Power up by 25% Over Last Year
Wind Power up by 25% Over Last Year