91-Year-old WWII Vet Running 3,000 Miles For Ship That Won The War
A World War II veteran is running across America to help send the ship he served on back to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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Elderly Man Gets Decades of Extra Credit, Returning Lots of Class Rings
89-year-old Don Neilan has returned almost two dozen class rings he's found with his metal detector on the beach near his home.
Pirate Johnny Depp Surprises Patients in Visit to Children's Hospital (Watch)
There's nothing like a visit from Johnny Depp dressed as Pirate Captain Jack Sparrow to warm the hearts of children at an Australian children's hospital.
Experimental Malaria Vaccine Slashes Infection Risk By Half
After decades of disappointment, researchers think they're finally on track to unleash the first practical vaccine against malaria, one of mankind's ancient scourges. In the world's first large field trial of an experimental malaria vaccine, 55 percent of the children had less risk of getting the disease over a year than those who didn't get the vaccine.
Green Light for Meningitis Vaccine That Could Save Lives of Countless Children
One of Britain's most feared diseases - which kills or maims hundreds of children every year - could be virtually eliminated after the first-ever meningitis B vaccine was approved by European regulators. The new vaccine, called Bexsero, is the most significant breakthrough against meningitis in three decades
Biotechnology Firm Run By Teens Wants to Use Mosquitoes to Carry Vaccines
Provita Pharmaceutical is working on a project (with funding from the Gates Foundation) to use mosquitoes to help carry vaccines against the West Nile Virus. And, everyone on the 15-plus person Provita team, from research and development workers to finance officers, is under the age of 18 and still in high school.Read More
China Gives the World a Cheap Vaccine for a Child-killing Disease
An announcement this week confirmed China as a world leader in creating life-saving, inexpensive vaccines for the world. A Chinese manufacturer earned the World Health Organization's stamp of approval for its quality production of the first practical vaccine for use in the developing world against Japanese encephalitis, a disease spread by mosquitoes that kills15,000 children every year and leaves thousands more with brain damage and paralysis.
This $1 Plastic Chip Can Diagnose HIV In 15 Minutes
In Africa, waiting for blood work can take weeks, and many people don't bother getting their results. A new device can make an immediate diagnosis for HIV and syphilis in remote villages leading to drastically improved treatment.
Magic Johnson Thrives 20 Years On as Hero Who Demystified HIV
20 years ago, basketball All-Star Magic Johnson stepped to the microphones at a Los Angeles press conference to tell the world he was HIV-positive. Not a single person watching on Nov 7, 1991 thought he would be around to hold another news conference 20 years later.
Sweet Soldier Cooks Year's Supply of Meals For Wife Before Deploying
Devoted husband cooks a year's supply of meals for his wife, before leaving on deployment, when he discovered she didn't have time to eat properly.
Tibetan Antelope, China Railway, Co-exist in Harmony
The sight this spring of herds of Tibetan antelopes galloping unhindered to breeding grounds at the other side of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, alleviated concerns that the railway would disrupt their migratory-breeding route.
4 Heroes Given Carnegie Medal for Extraordinary Bravery Saving Lives
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored them and 14 others with medals commending their bravery and quick thinking.
36 Golden Retrievers Rescued in Istanbul in 'Largest' Overseas Airlift
In the largest international dog rescue effort in history, 36 Golden Retrievers were transported from the streets of Istanbul to new homes in America.
(UPDATE) Saudi Prince to Give 10,000 Cars and Houses to Needy Families
The businessman who vowed to give his $32 billion fortune to charity will start by handing out 10,000 homes and 10,000 cars to needy families in Saudi Arabia.
Restaurant Invites Only the Homeless for 5 Nights of Dining in Baltimore
Most eateries bank on restaurant week to bring in cash, but Baltimore's Tabrizi's restaurant is shutting its doors to welcome homeless folks to dine all week for free.
'M' is for 'Maria', Who Will be Missed After Four Decades on Sesame Street
After 44 years, the actress who played 'Maria' on Sesame Street, is leaving the beloved PBS children's show.
Tsunami Boy Found Wearing Ronaldo Jersey in 2004 Now Signed by Club
A six-year-old tsunami survivor rescued wearing a Cristiano Ronaldo jersey eleven years ago will follow in his football hero's footsteps.
Police Fight Crime in Chicago by Coaching Youth Baseball
Police officers in Chicago are stepping up to the plate to coach at-risk kids and build trust through America's favorite pastime.
Neighbor Sends Surprising Bill for Car Damaged by Toddler
Parents of a 3-year-old boy in the U.K. who damaged a neighbor's car got a costly repair bill—with a twist.
News Competitors Put Aside Rivalry to Stand In During Anchor's Funeral
After the sudden passing of a beloved broadcaster, a rival TV station offered to staff the newsroom so more of his colleagues could attend the funeral.
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