Alabama's New Education Standards Praised for Being Pro-Science
Alabama schools are updating science standards, including once controversial topics and focusing on more hands-on work for students.
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9-Year-old Silenced By Politicians Has Changed School Lunches Forever
A new blog started by a 9-year-old in western Scotland shows daily photos of the lunches she was being served in her public primary school. Just started in early May, her lunch photos went viral in days. She had a million viewers within a few weeks; was written up in major magazines; and won the support of TV chef Jamie Oliver, who kicked off school-food reform in England.
Iraqi Man Rescues Artifacts in Looted Antiquities Museum
Namir Ibrahim Jamil, watched looters in Baghdad ransacking the Museum of Antiquities and loaded up two full vans with precious artifacts. He lovingly stored them for 11 days.
Dozens of People Perform CPR to Save One Heart Attack Victim
For more than an hour and a half more than two dozen bystanders and first responders took turns performing CPR on a fallen Minnesota man. Their teamwork saved his life, in what may be one of the longest, successful out-of-hospital resuscitations ever.
Bystanders Lift Burning Car to Save Trapped Biker (Video)
A 21-year old motorcyclist who collided with a BMW on the campus of Utah State University was lying unconscious beneath the burning wreckage when bystanders rushed to help.
Most Quotable Athlete in History: Tribute to Catcher Yogi Berra (1925-2015)
A record-setting star on the field and hilarious character off it, baseball great Yogi Berra leaves behind a lot of baseball history and "Yogi-isms."
Successful Family Steps In to Help Struggling Immigrants Hold Onto American Dream
After NBC news profiled a family about to lose their home, after both parents lost their jobs, another American family was moved to help. As a successful businessman, John Vann developed a six-point plan to help the struggling Hidalgo family, beginning with a pledge of $2,000 every month for two years to help them get back on their feet.
Missing Autistic Boy Found Alive After Six Days
The thousand volunteers who searched in Virginia this week for 8-year-old Robert Wood Jr., missing since Sunday, expressed jubilation today with the news that the boy had been found.
Return of Optimism for US Housing as Values Rise
The housing market in many US cities is performing better than recent national data would suggest, leading some analysts and real estate brokers to express cautious optimism about the prospects for a recovery.
Optimism in US Economy Pushes Dow to Best Week in 2 Years
A rebound in manufacturing surprised investors Friday, and strong Nike sales indicated consumers were still shopping, which sent the Dow Jones industrial average up nearly 170 points to end the week with its best gain in two years.
U.S. Retailers Report Solid Sales Gains for July
A wide range of retailers today reported sales figures for July that beat Wall Street estimates, including Target, J.C. Penney, Macy's, and Saks. Costco reported an impressive 10% increase in sales.
Two Reports This Week are Good News for US Economy
Existing home sales grew in August at the fastest annual pace since March and increased plans for new buildings drawn up by architects indicate a future surge in non-residential construction.
Retail Sales Bounce Gives UK Economy a Lift
Retail sales bounced back in May after a dismal April as sunnier weather encouraged shoppers to buy clothes and shoes, raising hope that Britain may yet avoid a longer slump.
Chrysler Sales Up 30 Percent, Ford and GM Post Big Gains
U.S. auto sales remained an economic bright spot in May, with Chrysler reporting US sales up 30 percent. Meanwhile, a monthly survey of consumer confidence showed American sentiment at its highest level in four-and-a-half years, partly because gasoline prices have dropped.
Royal Wedding Fund Raises $1.7 Million for Charity
Plenty of people this spring wanted to send a wedding gift to Prince William and Kate Middleton, even after the couple asked that donations be made to one of 26 chosen charities instead. More than $1.7 million (over a million pounds) was raised for the occasion for the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund, according to Buckingham Palace.
Royal Daughters Win Equal Right to Ascend to British Throne
In a majestic moment for gender equality, female members of the British royal family were on Friday granted the same rights as males to ascend to the British throne. The historic reform overturns a 300-year rule stating that first-born sons inherit the British throne.
Prince Harry and Wounded Warriors to Trek to South Pole
To benefit Walking for the Wounded, a charity to help men and women injured in military service, Prince Harry will join a group of wounded soldiers on a 200-mile expedition to the South Pole.
The Brits Celebrate Their Queen: VIDEO Highlights of the Parties and Concert
The four-day Diamond Jubilee celebrating 60 years of service from Queen Elizabeth ending yesterday with a concert and fireworks that gave the British people something to be proud of in the midst of their tough economic recovery. The pomp and pageantry of the many events offered something for the conservative and modern-minded alike. For the young and old, a concert last night with spectacular light show projected along the entire face of Buckingham Palace provided an artistic exclamation point to the weekend.
Ralph Lauren To Build World-Class Breast Cancer Research Facility (His Second)
Since the late 1980s, when Ralph Lauren was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and his close friend died from breast cancer, the fashion mogul has been dedicated to the fight against the deadly disease. He announced plans to build a second world-class breast cancer research center recently in London.
Meet The Newest Royal Baby: Princess Charlotte's First Photo
What a way to welcome the month of May with the arrival of the newest royal baby. Her first photos are capturing the hearts of many around the world.