Kirk Douglas Gives $15 Million on 99th Birthday to Build Alzheimer's Center

The star of "Spartacus" used his 99th birthday to unveil plans for the Kirk Douglas Care Pavilion which will be able to treat up to 80 Alzheimer's patients.

By Jim Stout

15 December 33 Views

Muslims Raise Nearly Quarter Million Dollars for San Bernardino Victim Families

An American Muslim crowdfunding effort raised more than $200K for families of the San Bernardino shooting victims.

By Jim Stout

15 December 33 Views

First Grader Trades His Christmas Presents for Gifts to the Homeless

Given a choice between Christmas presents for himself or helping the homeless, this six-yr-old made a very grown-up choice.

By Jim Stout

12 December 36 Views

The Grateful Dead Was Born On Stage Fifty Years Ago Today (WATCH)

It's been a half century since a California rock band played its first concert under a new name and started a long, strange trip into music history.

By Jim Stout

10 December 32 Views

Muslims Raise $102,000 to Donate to San Bernardino Families

American Muslims are "responding to evil" by donating tens of thousands of dollars to the families of San Bernardino shooting victims.

By Jim Stout

07 December 39 Views

Frat House Writes Name of 12-yo Girl w/ Cancer in Christmas Lights -Watch

Fraternity brothers adopt a 12-year-old cancer patient and write her name in Christmas lights she can see from her hospital window.

By Jim Stout

07 December 37 Views

"The Rock" Shows Soft Spot for Puppy Needing Help (WATCH)

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson donates $1,500 to help a shelter dog named after him get live-saving surgery.

By Jim Stout

05 December 40 Views

Homeless Families Treated To 5-Star Dining at Chez Le Church

Volunteers transformed a nondescript church room into a fancy restaurant where waiters in starched shirts served a Thanksgiving feast to homeless families.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 November 34 Views

Neighborhood Surprises Widow With Holiday Light Decoration (WATCH)

Ornaments, candy canes, Christmas lights, wreaths, and carols – all that to get Natalie Conkel back in the holiday spirit.

By Tiffani Spengler

26 November 53 Views

Teen Wins $400K Using Humor to Explain Theory of Relativity (WATCH)

A teen's video explains one of science's most complex and important theories using humor. It won him the $400,000 Breakthrough Junior Challenge. (WATCH)

By Jim Stout

25 November 40 Views

Rapper Snoop Dogg Delights Town, Gives Out 1500 Turkeys And Hugs

Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg ushered in the Thanksgiving spirit by handing out 1500 turkeys–along with optional hugs, kisses, and selfies–in California.

By Tiffani Spengler

24 November 38 Views

Formerly Homeless, Man Celebrates 25th Birthday by Giving Back

He was homeless at the age of 16, but Rashawn Higgs has turned his life around. On his 25th birthday, November 18, he loaded up a truck with $300 worth of clothing and coats from thrift stores, and packed dozens of bagged lunches– all on a mission to give back to the community he loves. […]

By Jeanne Goddard

22 November 34 Views

This CEO Urges His Workers to Take 6 Weeks Paid Vacation

The leader of a giant digital media firm believes time with family is good for business, so he's urging workers to take six weeks of paid vacation per year.

By Jim Stout

05 November 40 Views

Man Aims to Reunite 100 Homeless Folks With Families, to Honor His Uncle

This California man is traveling the country, posting video messages from the homeless to social media in an effort to reunite 100 with their families.

By Jim Stout

28 October 35 Views

Grafting Fruit Tree Branches On City Trees to Grow Free Apples

These "Guerrilla Grafters" splice fruit-bearing limbs on ornamental trees provide fresh fruit for people walking down the street.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 October 52 Views