'Thin Blue Lines' Go Big - Blue Stripes Of Support For Police Catching On
A man's simple idea of using blue painter's tape to add a "thin blue line" to show support for police officers is taking off across the country.
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M.S. Patients Enjoy a Day of Cycling (WATCH)
Two strangers with Multiple Sclerosis met in a Seattle park to do something they thought they'd ever do again: Ride a bike.
French Media Refuses to Glorify Terrorists, Bans Sensational Photos
A growing number of French media outlets are banning the use of photos of terrorists in action to prevent them from gaining notoriety.
After Dad's Death, Granddaughters Save Family Farm in Minnesota (WATCH)
A piece of land passed through generations of farmers is now being seeded by granddaughters, who gave up on earlier dreams to help their family in crisis.
The Biggest Hero in Baseball - Dwarfism Takes the Mound
Recently, at her son's Little League game, Allison Profeta was lucky enough to witness an extraordinary moment. She documented the event in Staunton, Virginia where a boy with dwarfism, recovering from three major surgeries and using a walker, throws out the first pitch of the game.
80 Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Family Being Dragged Out to Sea By RipTide
This crowd of beachgoers weren't about to let a whole family drown right in front of their eyes.
Fans Pull Off Incredible Hat Trick to Return Item Dropped From 8 Floors Up
Teamwork makes the dream work – and the only thing more impressive than the Astros' teamwork this week is their fans coming together in this video.
Unlikely Friendships in the Animal Kingdom: 5 Best Videos
Watch five of the best videos involving animals and humans protecting each other, befriending each other, and even shopping in unexpected ways.
Penguin Goes Shopping Every Day
Lala, the 10 year old King Penguin is so smart - he walks to the fish store every day with his little backpack to shop for fresh fish.
When a Mother Goose Loses her Lifelong Mate, a Friendly Deer Steps in
In a Buffalo, NY cemetery, a mother goose has lost her lifelong mate and was left alone to tend her nest. But, in an unlikely twist of fate, an adult deer has taken over the role of protector.
Grandma Carries Disabled Granddaughter Over Mountains to School for 3 Years
Every day for the last three years, Xiang Yuncui has carried her disabled granddaughter over mountain roads to a Chinese school 3 miles away (5km) -- a grueling two hour trip each way.
Taylor Swift Finds Bullied Teen Online Covering Her Songs So She Invites Him Over To Her House
When Juwan Givens first heard "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift, it completely changed his life and he began posting music videos online.
US Founding Fathers Passed Socialized Medicine With Health Insurance Mandate in 1798
A number of US states are challenging the new health care law on Constitutional grounds. But, a very interesting Forbes article points out that the founding fathers who wrote and signed the Constitution actually authorized, for the good of the new nation's economy, the creation of a government-operated hospital service with a mandate for privately employed sailors to purchase health insurance.
US Troops Stop to Build Up Costa Rica After Helping Haiti
Hundreds of US military personnel arrived recently in an aircraft carrier to work on repairing schools and building medical clinics in the countryside of Costa Rica.
A Hero in the Stands, as Jeter Hits Number 3000
The best part of Jeter's 3000th hit is Christian Lopez, the fan who caught the ball and gave it back, modestly saying it was Jeter who earned it.
Sunflowers Planted in Japan to Absorb Radiation and Lift Hopes
To combat excessive radiation levels in the agricultural regions surrounding the Fukushima nuclear plant, monks at a Japanese Buddhist temple began growing and distributing sunflowers, which are known to absorb radiation. Hundreds of thousands of flowers are now in bloom, spurring deeper connections between people in Fukushima and the rest of the country.
US Poll Reveals Overwhelming Optimism for 2012
Americans are hopeful for what 2012 will bring for their families and the country, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. Overall, 62 percent of those surveyed say they're optimistic about what 2012 will bring for the country. And for themselves and their families, Americans are even more positive.
A Love Letter to Land Lines on the 40th Anniversary of Cellphones
Sometimes, when I am home alone, the red phone rings downstairs. It's a rotary phone from eBay. I bid $63.13 for it two years ago because we needed a land line for our alarm system. I am thinking about the red phone today as the world jibber-jabbers about the 40th anniversary of the first cellphone call.
All 5 Living Former U.S. Presidents Join Together for Hurricane Relief Effort
Former presidents Clinton, Obama, Carter, Bush Jr., and Bush Sr., are coming together in support of hurricane victims.
States Recycle Old Roofing Shingles into Asphalt for Roads
Illinois has joined the ranks of states that allow their public road projects to use an asphalt mix that includes recycled shingles. Environmental advantages are just one of the benefits. With asphalt being made mostly of petroleum, the price savings on raw materials is significant (Missouri saved $20 million alone in 2009 by recycling shingles).
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