Israeli Prime Minister Calls Palestinian President, Breaks Silence to Talk Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu broke a year of silence when he called Palestinian President Abbas on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
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U2's Bono Salutes Military Heroes in D.C.
Tina Brown, editor in chief of Newsweek, kicked off her first annual Hero Summit last week in Washington to bring together military heroes and exceptional civilians for meaningful dialogues and information-sharing.
D.C. Restaurants Offer Freebies to Furloughed Federal Workers
To ease the strain on federal employees going unpaid during the government shutdown, numerous restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area began offering free sandwiches or discounted food to furloughed workers last week.
Giant Escalator Installed for the Poor in Steep Colombian Shanty Town
The Colombian city of Medellin has opened a giant outdoor escalator for residents of one of its poorest shanty towns. The escalator is divided into six sections that transform a 35 minute climb into a 6 minute ride.
Relief in Afghanistan After Largely Peaceful Historic Elections
Afghanistan's presidential election closed on Saturday amid relief that attacks by Taliban fighters were fewer than feared for a vote that will bring the first-ever democratic transfer of power in a country plagued by conflict for decades.
Five Percent of Iceland's Population Volunteer to Take in Syrian Refugees
When their government offered to only take in 50 refugees,16,000 Icelanders stepped up and volunteered to host individuals and families in their homes.
Olé! Another Mexican State Bans Traditional Bullfights
A third Mexican state has 'taken the bull by the horns' and banned bullfighting, as public opposition against the spectacle hits 73%.
Huge Hole in Road is Left Unrepaired, So Neighbors Add a Fish Pond
After years of waiting to get their street repaired, neighbors decided to turn the massive hole into a fish pond.
Thousands Volunteer To Become Firefighters In Washington State
Washington state leaders, overwhelmed by wildfires, were stunned when 3,000 people suddenly answered their call for volunteers.
Petition to Have Jon Stewart Moderate a Presidential Debate Blows Past Goal
Check out the online petition to have former Daily Show host Jon Stewart moderate one of next year's Presidential debates.
Trooper Lets Daughter Decide Dad's Fate on Speeding Ticket
An Indiana State Trooper let a man's daughter decide if he should get a speeding ticket or not and the girl followed the law. Sorry, Dad.
UPDATE: City Police Have Brought 109 Addicts to Rehab, Instead of Jail
A police department has sent 109 people into drug treatment instead of arresting them for using–and other departments are beginning to follow their lead.
Millions of "Shade Balls" Added to Calif Reservoirs to Stop Evaporation -Video
California is dumping millions of "shade balls" into its water, slowing evaporation and saving hundreds of millions of gallons of water during the drought.
New Diplomacy Dawns in Cuba as U.S. Embassy Reopens After 54 Years
54 years ago three US Marines lowered the flag in Havana as the US ended relations with Cuba. The same men raised the flag again Friday at the reopened US embassy.
California Restores Voting Rights for 60,000 Former Felons
A court settlement will return voting rights to low-level felons who are placed under community supervision.
Arizona City Mandates All Dogs Sold in Pet Stores Will Come From Shelters
A federal judge upheld a Phoenix law that requires pet stores to sell shelter dogs, rather than importing them from "puppy mills".
Astronaut Reveals His 1969 Customs Form: Places Visited - "Moon"
46 years after men first walked on the moon, we are reminded that while rocket fuel powered the Apollo 11 spacecraft, governments still run on paperwork.
Malawi Chief Annuls Child Marriages, Sends Kids to School
A Malawi regional chief has annulled the marriages of 330 youth in her district and sent them back to school. "They must go to school."
Sweet News From US Beekeepers: Colony Numbers At 20-Year High
Beekeepers have changed the ways they're managing their hives and there are now more honeybee colonies than at any time since 1994.
Crowdfunding a Greek Bailout, Englishman Raises Quarter Million Euro
Donate cash and get Greek goods in return – that's the idea behind one Englishman's effort to help Greece during its economic crisis.
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