The Remarkable Dresden Church Rises From Ashes of WWII Bombing
Friday marked 10 years since a glorious domed church in Dresden, Germany, was reborn, after being destroyed in WW II and left in a heap of ruins for 45 years.
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Ohio Man's Bucket List Grants Christmas Wish
Last January 1, Gregg Dodd of Columbus, Ohio woke up and decided he was going to do 52 things for the new year. Number seventeen on the list was ‘making a wish come true'. Dodd heard about a local single mom with three teens and decided they would be the family whose wish he would grant this year.
Today is America Recycles Day
Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day -- the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. Check out these organizations that help citizens navigate the tangle of opportunities available and identify the difference between a corrugated cardboard box and a common food carton.
Once Bullied For Her Love Of Bugs, 8-Year-old Co-Authors Scientific Paper
Entomologists took Sophia Spencer under their wings when they heard about her being bullied for loving insects.
Neighbor Reads Girl's Heart-Wrenching Letter to Santa About Broken Roof and Rallies Help
The little girl didn't want toys - she just wanted to help her family.
Over $60K Raised for Vendor After Video Shows Police Seizing His Money
When a street vendor had $60 seized from his wallet for operating without a permit, the community was spurred to compensate him for the incident—big time.
When Man's Christmas Light-Covered Car is Fined $232, Community Pays it Instead
Even though this police officer was following some Grinchey protocol about Christmas cheer, the community made sure that Brandon Wooden didn't have to worry about paying a hefty ticket before the holidays.
Classmates Explode With Joy the Moment Teen Learns He Got Into Harvard
When 16-year-old Ayrton Little found out that he had been accepted to Harvard, he and his classmates were unable to contain their happiness.
How Chickens and Goats Caused Likelihood of Child Marriage to Plummet by 90%
Over the course of two years, these African communities experienced a massive decline in child marriage – and it is partially thanks to chickens.
Israelis and Palestinians: Taking Peace into their Own Hands
Numerous peace attempts between the lands of Israel and Palestine have failed, but one group decided to try something new for negotiations...
Former White Supremacists are Helping Others to Renounce Their Extremism
These volunteers know what it's like to be fooled by hateful rhetoric – which is why they are helping others to renounce their extremist lifestyles.
'Cuddle Crew' Cops Comfort Premature Baby, Giving Relief to Parents
Despite having to undergo weeks of surgeries and treatments for his condition, this premature baby would not have to go through it alone.
370 Union Plumbers Volunteered to Install Water Filters in Flint For Free
Hundreds of union plumbers from around the U.S. installed thousands of water filters and new faucets for free in Flint, Michigan.
Neighbors Create Amazing Sharpie Drawings on Car
Artistic neighbors worked together to decorate a white 1986 Volkswagen van using only Sharpies. The results were fantastic.
Encouraging Note Left On Police Officer's Windshield (Photo)
The Cottonwood Heights Police Department in Utah posted a picture to their Twitter feed showing an encouraging note that was left on the windshield of a CHPD patrol car, saying, "Thank you!"
Community Donates Hundreds of Bags of Pet Food After Shelter Theft -Watch
After hundreds of dollars worth of pet food was stolen, the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire reports donations came flooding in ten-fold.
Hot Dog! Chefs Rally For Local Restaurant, Re-Opening to Pay Cancer Medical Bills
When a tumor forced a man to suddenly close his iconic hot dog restaurant, chefs in town rallied to reopen it for a week to help pay his medical bills.
Veteran With PTSD is Creating Free Tiny House Community for Others Like Him
Donnie Davis suffered from PTSD himself before he found something to help him heal: building tiny houses for fellow veterans in New Jersey.
Thousands Send Rainbow Pictures to 9-Year-Old Who Lost Both His Parents
Because Robbie is reminded of his parents every time he sees a rainbow, thousands of people from around the world have sent him the most dazzling photos.
Meet the Police Officer Who Sits on Sidewalks with Street People
A passerby snapped a pic and called it ‘totally awesome' when he saw a cop sitting on the sidewalk with a street person–but it's a normal part of his job.
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