Missing Teen Found Hours after Story Featured on 'The View'
It took just 15 minutes to locate a teen who went missing five months ago in New York City, after Whoopi Goldberg broadcasted her photo and appealed for help on the ABC talk show The View.
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In Age of Bullying, Special Needs Student Elected Prom King
Scott Shaver and Katie Buell were crowned prom king and queen last week at Westview High School. Katie is an all-American girl, class president, champion in girls basketball, and an absolute sweetheart, according to her teachers. Yet, it seems every student, no matter their ability, is accepted here and treasured. Scotty, as the kids call him, is a HUGE personality at the school, brought out of his shell over four years by the nurturing attention given, not only by specialized staff who have tutored him as a special needs student with autism, but by the accepting student body.
Amazing 3-D Light Festival Creates Illusions on Sydney Landmarks
Australia's Festival of Lights is transforming Sydney's famous landmarks using wild imagination and cutting edge 3-D projectors beaming images from a distance. The evening lit sails of the iconic Opera House overlooking the harbor suddenly appeared to break out in cracks and holes, with a giant woman tip-toeing across the surface.
Stray Dog Joined Thousand Mile Cycling Race, is Adopted at the Finish Line
A stray dog has run alongside cyclists on their 1000-mile journey across China after a rider gave him some food. He ran alongside them for 24 days, covering up to 37 miles a day. Remarkably, the dog was indefatigable throughout the rest of the adventure and climbed over 10 mountains along the route.
Major League Baseball Player Thrills Child in the Stands who has Autism
Last week, Kansas City Royals baseball player Jeff Francoeur took time out from batting practice to say hello to an excited young fan -- a child with autism. According to a heartwarming thank-you note from the child's mother, Francouer signed the 7-year-old boy's hat, chatted with him, and posed for a picture. This isn't the first time that he has won admiration from fans for his quirky good deeds.
In Money-tight Britain, Artists Decorate the Streets
Since 2009 street artist Christiaan Nagel has placed over a hundred giant mushrooms on derelict rooftops around the London's East End to be enjoyed and photographed by passers-by. Unauthorized art in public places is booming in austerity Britain, as public funding dries up
Blind Girl's Stolen Therapy Dog Returned (Video)
A heartbroken 5-year-old girl suffering from cerebral palsy couldn't stop smiling on Thursday after her dog stolen two weeks ago was returned to her doorstep overnight. Her mother believes pressure from the Kansas media and the Reno County Sheriff's Department led whoever stole the dog to have a change of heart.
Musician Passengers Break Out in Song on Delayed Airliner
Airline passengers were lucky to be stuck on the tarmac last week when 7 members of a folk band erupted with a lively impromptu 4-song set onboard the packed Air Canada flight.
Charlie Sheen Makes Good on Promise, Sends $25K to Alabama Tornado Relief
Actor Charlie Sheen quietly donated $25,000 in December to help tornado relief in Alabama, making good on a pledge to help survivors of the deadly twisters even though some had doubted his promises. The actor set up a fundraising website after tornadoes last spring killed about 250 people in Alabama.
College Fan Gets to Play With Billy Joel on Stage, 'Greatest Moment Of My Life'
Vanderbilt University student Michael Pollack got the chance to ask a question at a Billy Joel appearance at his college. He told the 'Piano Man' that he had performed New York State of Mind with Joel's saxophonist in the past and wondered if he could go onstage and play it with him. Surprisingly, Joel said, Sure.
One Day Those Wind Chimes Will Generate Clean Energy
Wind power conjures up images of giant spinning turbines, but one day it could be as close as those wind chimes hanging from your porch.
Being Positive and Optimistic Could Prevent Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Weathering stress with a smile could rescue you from a heart attack, a 10-year examination of nearly 2,000 Canadians has found. Adults who were "professionally judged to be happy" had 22 percent less risk of a heart attack or angina
160 Studies Show Happiness Improves Health and Lengthens Life
A review of more than 160 studies has found 'clear and compelling evidence' that - all else being equal - happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. The University of Illinois study is the most comprehensive review so far of the evidence linking happiness to health outcomes.
"Never Give Up!" Disabled Vet Walks Again, Loses 100 Pounds With Yoga
A disabled veteran for many years, he could only hobble with a cane. In desperation and overweight, he found help from a special yoga instructor and became an inspiration of perseverance for all who strive for improvement and success.
S is for Sculpture: Father Teaches Alphabet And Inspires Street Art
A father using street names to teach his daughters the alphabet inspired an animal street art movement in Washington, DC.
NBC is Developing 'The Happiness Project' for TV
The book The Happiness Project is in development to become a new NBC TV show based on the best-selling memoir by Gretchen Rubin about her year-long quest to find ways to become happier person.
Global Economy Growing at Fastest Pace in a Year
The world economy is gaining strength as global private sector activity hit a one-year high in February, building on the gains of previous months. Momentum is growing in both service and manufacturing industries, with strong improvement in the United States leading the way, according to a new report by JPMorgan.
Rise in US Exports Brightens Outlook for Economy
Lower trade deficits boosted optimism in the U.S. economic growth this week. American businesses sold a record number of goods and services in Europe, China and other foreign markets in February, while imports declined.
Now Arriving on Time: Your Flight and Suitcase
Fliers rejoice: Travelers are late to fewer business meetings and missing fewer chances to tuck their kids into bed now that U.S. airlines are more punctual and less likely to lose their bags than at any time in more than two decades.Read More
UK Unemployment Unexpectedly Drops to 8.1 Percent
Unemployment in the United Kingdom fell to 8.1 per cent in the March-May quarter, down from 8.3 per cent in the previous three months. The number of people with jobs increased by 181,000, the biggest quarterly gain in two years.
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