A Homeless Teen Named National Science Prize Finalist is Given Housing and Help
A marine biology student at a NY high school learned she was named a finalist for the $100K Intel Science prize just days after her family moved into a homeless shelter.
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8-Year-Old Entrepreneur Builds Online Fortune Selling Marbles
Harli Jordean found his true passion before most other entrepreneurs -- at eight years old. While his friends are playing computer games, he is busy liaising with suppliers, buying stock and handling orders for his internet marble empire.
Teen's Video About Death Inspires Millions One Week After he Succumbs to Heart Condition
Millions know his name now. After cheating death three times, Ben Breedlove, 18, finally lost his life on Christmas day, but not before leaving a moving last message recorded for YouTube telling of his near-death experiences and how at peace he finally felt with his fatal heart condition.
American Girl, 12, Builds 27 Homes in Haiti
In three years, Rachel Wheeler raised more than $250,000, which helped build brand new earthquake-proof homes that have given shelter to 27 families that were still living in tent cities after Haiti's earthquake.
Teen Surprises Parents and Brother with Parade for the Soldier's Homecoming
US Marine Matthew Rodgers just wanted to surprise his parents by coming home a little early for Thanksgiving. But a bigger surprise awaited him: His sister threw him a parade. For municipalities, such events can take months to plan. It took the Gaithersburg, MD teenager and her friend fewer than 10 days.
Homecoming Queen Kicks Winning Field Goal (w/ Video)
Brianna Amat, the first girl to make the varsity football team at her high school in Michigan, was called onto the field during halftime -- while she was still in her uniform -- and crowned Homecoming Queen. Less than an hour later, she made a 31-yard field goal, helping her team win the game 9-7.
High School Students Build Farmer's Market In Rural Food Desert
Bertie County, North Carolina is the poorest county in the state, with residents who are largely obese and have no access to fresh food. It's also home to some design students came up with the idea of building a pavilion in which farmers could sell produce
'Hero' Boy Mourned Whose Bracelet Campaign Raised Thousands for Others With Cancer
A grieving mother has paid tribute to her hero son, who died of brain cancer after raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for others with the disease.
20 Amazing High School Science Fair Projects
Many bright teen aged students these days are coming up with science projects that would even be awe-inspiring as a college thesis. From exploring the effectiveness of cancer treatments to revolutionizing the disposal of plastics, these students prove you don't have to be an adult to have amazing, world-changing ideas about science.
Teen Hero Given Full Scholarship After Saving Man's Life in Missile Attack
A 17 year-old became a model of coolness under fire following an August 20 attack on an Israeli town. Using knowledge gained from a book she'd read when she was 12, she saved the life of a man left for dead by utilizing scraps of material found in the wreckage.
Artists Help Boy, 12, Curate Major Art Show for Bullying Cause
A superfan of all things art in Los Angeles, Cooper Berella, wanted one thing only for his 12th birthday -- to be able to curate an art show for his favorite cause.
Racing Team Helps Boy Fulfill Dream: A New Bionic Hand
A 14-year-old British boy born without a hand is getting his wish after writing to the boss of his favorite Formula One racing team, Ross Brawn, who had previously been a student at the boy's school. The high-tech bionic hand costs £30,000, and the boy's family had nowhere near the money to purchase the advanced equipment. His plucky letter moved Mr. Brawn to action.
Young Baseball Fan's Act of Generosity Caught on TV
TV cameras were focused on two boys who tried to catch the same ball at an Arizona Diamondbacks game. The gesture of kindness displayed afterward surprised the broadcast announcers in the booth. The boy's generosity was paid back tenfold, as the baseball club rewarded him for his good deed.
Teen Inventor Conquers Invasive Kudzu Vine
Jacob Schindler spends his days battling -- and defeating -- kudzu, an invasive plant native to Asia that has overrun millions of acres of land throughout the Southern United States. His school science project led to the discovery that injecting helium at the root of the menacing vine effectively kills it.
Thousands Honor 9-Year-old's Memory with $331,000 to her Charity
One month before she was fatally injured in a car crash last week, Rachel had made it known that all she wanted for her 12th birthday was donations toward her goal of raising $300 to bring clean water to African villagers. After she died, the donations poured in beyond any expectation.
Firefighters Finish Roofing for Homeowner Who Fell, Neighbors Join In
After a man fell from his roof, the rescue squad returned to his home to finish the repairs he'd started, so his family had less to worry about.
Overcoming a Disability, Young Artist Raises $220,000 for Charities
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors outstanding young do-gooders in America each year with a $6,000 cash prize and $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice. One inspiring winner is a young artist Jeffrey Hanson, living with a genetic condition that causes severe loss of vision. He has raised $220,000 for charities so far.
School Wins $100,000 for Recycling
A small Catholic school was presented with a check for one hundred thousand dollars during an an unforgettable assembly celebrating recycling. The 150 students at St. Pascal School performed beyond expectations collecting more than 300,000 containers of recyclables during a 3 month period. They beat out every other school in the country to win the title and generous check.
4-year-old Painter Debuts in New York Gallery (Video)
Aelita Andre is a Russian abstract painter who has already been compared to Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Jackson Pollack -- and she is just four years old. Her parents both paint as a hobby and from the start gave her all the canvas and tubes she needed to express to her heart's content.
Boy, 9, First to Fly Solo in a Hot-air Balloon
A boy of nine has become the youngest trained pilot to fly solo in a hot-air balloon. The New Mexico boy floated for 29 minutes, landing perfectly after two years of training, showing maturity well beyond his years.
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