Mother and Daughter Become Co-pilots on Southwest Flight: 'It's been a dream come true'
Southwest Airlines has its first-ever mother/daughter pilot duo, after Captain Holly Petitt joined First Officer Keely Petitt in the cockpit.
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'Brave Bessie' Gets Her Likeness on New Barbie as Mattel Honors the First Black Female Pilot
Bessie Coleman, a brave young Black pilot in the 1920s-who even walked on the wings of airplanes-was honored by new Barbie doll.
Men Are Almost as Likely as Women to Display Their Sensitive Side, Says New Poll
Modern men are nearly as likely as women to openly display a sensitive side, according to a new survey by Aveeno.
Women Get the Same Exercise Benefits As Men, But With Less Effort, Huge Study Shows
Data from 412,000 US adults showed females get the same ‘heart health' benefits from exercise as men, with less effort and time.
Mom Runs Wholesome Hair Workshops for Dads to Learn How to Style Daughters' Hair (Watch)
Sarah Eaton started leading hair care workshops teaching dads how to brush and style their daughters' ponytails and braids.
Stem Cells in Menstrual Blood Have Thrilling Potential for Health, Including Diagnosing Endometriosis
Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells have turned out to be a valuable source of important medical applications.
Scientist Photographs Once in a Lifetime Sighting of Bird with Half Male and Half Female Plumage
Half of its body was blue, which meant that the men were looking at a "bilateral gynandromorph," or a bird that was half male half female.
First Ever Successful Transplant of Male Genitals Restores Function, Confidence for Wounded Vet
"When I first woke up, I felt finally more normal… [with] a level of confidence as well. Confidence… like finally I'm okay now," says the patient.
In Bid to Include More Women, 'Request a Woman Scientist' Has Recruited 10,000 Researchers
Female scientists are tired of being excluded from the STEM community - and that's why this new online database is quickly gathering steam.
Geena Davis Honored With Hollywood Hero Award (Video)
Geena Davis received the USA Today Hollywood Hero Award for her project called See Jane, which seeks to improve the portrayal of women and their characters in children's films and media. (video)
17 Inspiring Quotes and a Playlist From Malala to Empower Women on International Women's Day
In recognition of International Women's Day, here are some words of wisdom and a feminine powerhouse playlist for the holiday.
Landmark Ruling Finally Grants Women Equal Rights in the Indian Military
This historic ruling means that women in the army are now eligible for the same military positions, pensions, and benefits as their male counterparts.
With Only 4% of Their Works by Women Artists, Museum Resolves to Only Buy Female-Made Art for One Year
This Maryland art museum is aiming to close their gender gap by exclusively buying artworks by female artists and designers for the next year.
Village in India Plants 111 Trees Whenever a Girl is Born - Watch the New Video
In a village in India, the residents celebrate every time a girl is born with a unique ritual of planting 111 fruit trees.
Virtual Tour De France Allows Elite Women Cyclists to Compete in Famous Race, Before 2022 Start Line - WATCH
A virtual stationary-bike version of the Tour de France allows women to compete in the race for the first time, ahead of a real-world women's Tour in 2022.
Country Passes Landmark Law Banning 'All Violence Against Women'
Tunisia has just adopted a law based on UN policies that fight violence against women, and two other countries are moving in the same direction.
First U.S. Woman to Walk in Space Just Traveled to the Ocean's Deepest Depth
Setting records, Dr. Kathy Sullivan, the first woman to walk in space, becomes the first woman and human to visit ocean's deepest point-and the ISS.
First Mexican Woman Picked as Presidential Candidate
Mexico's ruling party on Sunday chose a former congresswoman, 51 year-old Josefina Vazquez Mota, to run for president, the first time a major party has nominated a woman to compete for the nation's top office.
A Wave of Women is Propelled into Congress on History-making Election Night
Yesterday's ‘pink wave' election will ensure that the U.S. House of Representatives looks a lot more like the country it represents.
All-Girl Heavy Metal Band Achieves Fame By Dominating National Stages in Hijabs and Leather Jackets
Despite enduring threats and criticism from the conservative side of Indonesia, these girls have defied the odds and found national fame.
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