Connecticut Becomes Second State to End Veteran Homelessness
Connecticut has become the second state, following Virginia, to put a roof over the head of every veteran who wants a home.
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Solar Power in US Sets New Records, Beats Natural Gas for the First Time
The U.S. added more solar power capacity than natural gas in 2015, for a record 7.3 gigawatts of electric power.
Chicago Celebrates Ferris Bueller's Day Off with 3-Day Festival on 30th Anniv.
Ferris Bueller is getting three days off in Chicago this spring as the city celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1986 movie with a 3-Day Ferris Fest.
Scottish Wildlife Group Buys Puffin Breeding Ground to Protect Species in Peril
Puffins and other seabirds have a permanent home now that a wildlife group owns their nesting grounds on 300-foot cliffs at the tip of Scotland.
The 15 Most Healthy And Happy Cities in The US Are…
Head west and south toward affluent towns with lively culture if you want to find the healthiest and happiest cities in America.
Doctor Brings Caring on Campus With Mobile Medical Van for Homeless Teens
This doctor delivers health care to poor and homeless teens who may otherwise never see the inside of a doctor's office.
Virginians Deliver 114,000 Pounds of Winter Warmth to Refugees in Turkey
Volunteers in Northern Virginia delivered 72 tons of coats and blankets to Syrian refugees in Turkey this winter.
New Study Shows Meditation Changes Both Brain and Body
A new scientific study shows how meditation can rewire the brain to reduce stress.
Widower Creates Museum of Love for Late Wife (WATCH)
Keeping your soulmate alive with a museum of their very own... Talk about a labor of love.
They Wanted Her to Undergo Cancer Treatment, But 90-Year-old Hits The Road Instead
After her husband of 67 years passed away and a cancerous mass appeared in her stomach, Norma made a life-changing decision: hit the road.
How Do You Get a Near-Drowned Moose Out Of a Frozen Lake? (WATCH)
This moose wasn't going to last much longer hanging onto the ice if Washington officials hadn't shown up with a sledgehammer.
Wondering About Medical Issues? New Animated Videos by Doctors Can Explain
These animated, white-board videos from trained physicians are an easy way to learn more about your health and how to improve it.
It's Grrrreat: Wild Tiger Populations On the Rise in Thailand
The number of Indochinese tigers in Thailand have nearly tripled, a bright spot for the endangered species. Here's why.
Ben & Jerry's Unveils its eCONEomic Relief Plan - Today Only
Give yourself a treat at Ben & Jerry's today for $1.00, when you bring a non-perishable food item as a gift for the local food bank.
Dance Party Erupts for London Commuters in T-Mobile Commercial
By-standers become by-dancers in this ingenius T-Mobile commerical filmed in January in the London Street Station.
Twitter Philanthropy: Microbloggers Raise Quarter Million Dollars for Good Cause
Changing the landscape of modern philanthropy, the first annual Twestival, organized on the social network Twitter, captured the imagination and donations of 10,000 Twitterers in 200 cities worldwide to collect more than a quarter of million dollars for clean-water efforts in Africa and India.
Grandmother, 84, Rides Again for Birthday
Ron Borowski rode his Harley 65 miles to give a dying Florida grandmother a ride she will never forget. Sitting on the back of a motorcycle had been her most fond memory for over 50 years. Now, thanks to her daughter and the ad she posted on CragsList, June Pearce got to ride again in her waning days on her 84th birthday.
Ailing Man Finds Kidney Donor on Craigslist (w/ Video)
A California woman who had never visited the website before arrived in search of a volunteer opportunity and found a message that read, "Please Help us, My Dad Needs a Kidney!" Three daughters posted in the volunteer section of CraigsList, the online classifieds site that offers everything from cars to real estate, piano lessons and pet services.
Stuck in Flood Orangutan Catches Rope From Humans to Save Her Baby
Astonishing pictures from the World Wildlife Fund capture the moment that a terrified mother caught a rope thrown to her by humans and swam across a flooded river to bring her baby to safety. Villagers had reported that the mother and her baby were stranded in a tree when a river flooded on the north east tip of the island.
Bible Used by Obama, Rare Lincoln Artifacts Go On Tour as Abe Turns 200
The small, red Bible used to swear in Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama will go on rare public display to mark the 200th anniversary of the 16th president's birth. The collection will debut at the Library of Congress and includes a first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation and a hand-written Gettysburg Address.