See How Pigeons Saved This Man From a Life on the Streets
Dave Malone grew up in a bad New York City neighborhood – and he credits his faithful flock of birds as the reason he stayed out of trouble.
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California is Allowing One Million Residents Convicted of Weed Charges to Wipe Slate Clean
Thousands of residents have already had their marijuana-related felonies reduced to misdemeanors or dropped altogether.
This Simple Self-Defense Program is Halting Sexual Assault Rates in Their Tracks
The simple, cheap, and effective program has caused rates of sexual assault to fall by over 50%.
Dark Web Dealers Voluntarily Ban Deadly Fentanyl
This is the first time that online traffickers have effectively banned a drug from dark web marketplaces.
A Gym Made Entirely Out of Melted-Down Knives Provides Powerful Alternative to Violence
The free outdoor gym in London made from recycled weapons is encouraging youth to build self-care and wellness instead of a life of crime.
'Look what the cat dragged in': Police Praise Cat for Cleaning Up Streets By Bringing Home Bag of Drugs
Illegal substances are no laughing matter - but police officers couldn't help being amused by a cat who managed to turn in a bag of drugs from the streets.
13 Years After Theft, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Are Finally Recovered
After a long investigation, FBI officials finally announced the return of the legendary slippers earlier this week.
Fewer People Are Returning to Prison, as Rate Drops by 23% in U.S. - Here's Why
Exciting research shows America is reducing recidivism, with more than two-thirds of states reducing both crime and imprisonment in the past decade.
"Hangover" Producer Brings College Program to Juvenile Inmates, Changing Lives
The film producer responsible for the Hangover films teamed up with a young inmate to create an innovative college program that allows hundreds of prisoners to study and live together in prison. It rewards good behavior and those who want to learn -- with great results.
Burglars Break Down the Door and - Surprise - Face Off With a Huge Pig
Police suspect that Dumplin the pig had something to do with the burgarly's outcome earlier this week.
New Zealand Becomes First Country to Introduce Paid Leave to Domestic Violence Victims
The legislation's approval was reportedly welcomed with cheering and clapping from the room of MPs.
Quick-Thinking Gas Station Cashier Saves Kidnapping Victim by Locking Her in the Store's Bathroom
The cashier knew that if she led the kidnappers to believe anything was wrong, they would take off – so she played it cool instead.
Train Passenger Uses a Twitter Post to Help Rescue 26 Girls From Traffickers
An Indian man is being hailed as a hero after his quick-thinking ended up saving two dozen young girls from a nefarious scheme.
More Peace Than Ever in Iraq: Incredible 80% Drop in Violence, Even During Ramadan
The first five months of 2018 have witnessed an astonishing drop in violence and deaths compared to the same time period in 2017.
Saved by a Kind Driver in a Foreign Land: A Story of True Heroism and Kindness
Despite being a visitor in a foreign land, this Indian writer was saved by a native man who scared off a group of boys who were attempting a robbery.
Bus Transformed into Mobile Classroom Lets Thousands of Disadvantaged Kids and Adults Get Their Diplomas
This school on wheels is helping some of San Francisco's poorest residents and at-risk youth to finally get their high school degrees.
FTC Crackdown Stops Four Major Call Centers Responsible for Billions of Illegal Robocalls
The operations were responsible for running dozens of illegal phone scams and fake business schemes in order to con Americans out of their money.
Watch Sympathetic Robber Return Money to Terrified Woman After He Sees Her Bank Account Balance
Even though most people would not feel kindness for a knife-wielding robber, this compassionate crook has been garnering praise from around the world.
El Salvador's Gang Truce Cuts Murder Rate Dramatically
Gang leaders in El Salvador declared an unprecedented truce that authorities say has cut the homicide rate in half in just four months. In March, rival gangs surprised the country by releasing a joint statement declaring an end to violence and pledging to freeze recruitment of new adolescent members, especially in poor neighborhoods and around schools. Since then, the change has been dramatic.
New Bipartisan Legislation Making Animal Cruelty a Felony is Finally Expected to Pass
The bill has received unanimous approval from the Senate twice before, but it was blocked from reaching the floor both times.
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