Bike Bells Are Ringing: Librarians Pedal Books to Kids In "Book Deserts"
Libraries are delivering reading material to kids and adults with "Books on Bikes" programs cycling around the U.S.
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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.
Americans and Briton Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive Legion of Honor
Three Americans and a Briton who tackled a gunman on a high speed train have been given France's highest award, the Legion of Honor. A Frenchman is also honored.
"The Rock" is Proud of the "Better Men" Graduating from Prison Boot Camp
Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who often got arrested in his youth, attended graduation for inmates completing a 6-month boot camp, calling them "better men."
Ice Bucket Challenge Leads to ALS Breakthrough, Researchers Announce
Johns Hopkins researchers announce breakthrough in fight against ALS, credit ALS Association funding after org's Ice Bucket Challenge went viral last year
Artist Turns Weapons of War Into Tools For Spreading Serenity (LOOK)
In Mexico's deadliest city, an artist traded gift certificates for guns, then melted down those 1,500 weapons to create shovels for planting trees.
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.
Female Cyclist Beats Most of the Men in Grueling Race from Canada to Mexico
On her first attempt at the grueling 2700-mi Tour Divide race, Lael Wilcox crushed it, beating most of the men and setting a new record for women in 17 days.
American Swimmer Stuns World, First to Win All These Races in Single Meet
18-year-old US swimmer Katie Ledecky swept all individual freestyle events at the 2015 FINA World Championships, an unprecedented feat by man or woman.
Woman Leaves $20 Bills All Over Her Community For Her Birthday
Trying to think of something special to do for your birthday? Look what this lady did for her community in Toronto–something that made her "freaking happy".
8 Stories of Cops Being Absolutely Awesome in 2015
From coaching little league to handing out gift cards, these officers made us freeze, put our hands above our heads, and applaud their acts of kindness.
UPDATE: "Sidewalk Scholar" Boy Gets Education Paid Through College
The little boy who had to study beneath a streetlight has a new scholarship and enough money to pay education bills for 13 years until he graduates college.
Toronto Thrill Seekers Can Walk on Building's Edge 116 Stories Up
EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, has become Toronto's most extreme attraction. Thrill lovers will walk on the edge of one of the world's tallest buildings -- 116 stories high above the ground. Visitors will walk with a guide, in groups of six, while attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system.
The Couple From Woodstock LP Cover is Still Married 46 Years After Concert
Bobbi And Nick Ercoline were girlfriend and boyfriend 46 years ago this weekend, when they decided to attend the Woodstock music festival in Bethel, New York.
Town Installs Outdoor Refrigerator so Locals Can Feed the Hungry in Spain
A town in Spain created a community refrigerator where people and restaurants can leave leftovers for the hungry.
101-Year-Old Woman Rappels Down Skyscrapers for Charity (WATCH)
At more than a hundred years old, this woman isn't afraid of rappelling down a 500 foot tower to raise money for her favorite charity.
Stranger Pays Parking Ticket for Mother Staying with Baby at Hospital
A mother checked her 9-week-old baby out of the hospital to find a parking ticket on her car and a note from a stranger who said she'd paid it.
6-yo Boy Who Lost Both Parents Has New Purpose: Making Strangers Smile (WATCH)
A little boy, tired of being sad, is handing out "rubber duckies and dinosaurs" on the street to make strangers happy. (WATCH)
Denver Police Rewarding Law-abiding Citizens with Free Pizza
Who doesn't appreciate a pat on the back, now and then? In that spirit, the Denver Police Department launched a program to reward people with pizza gift cards
Grandparents Convert House Into "Safe School" for Bullied Students
Three years ago, Fred and Vivian Morgan turned their 10-bedroom home into a private school to give bullied kids a safe place to learn and heal.
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