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Strangers Write 125,000 Loving Letters to Breast Cancer Patients - How You Can Join Their Mission
It takes very little effort to write a letter of encouragement to someone who many need it - which is why this charity is asking you to write one too.
Humble Popcorn Seller From Texas is Now the 'People's Prime Minister of Australia'
Peter Dutton isn't just an American popcorn seller - thanks to a mistaken identity, he has been dubbed "The People's Prime Minister of Australia".
Celebrations Erupt After Dramatic Rescue of 12 Boys From Submerged Cave 2 Miles Deep
Over the course of the last 18 days, the world has been holding its breath over this rescue mission – but as of today, there is finally a happy ending.
These Tales of Kindness From the World Cup Are the Best Examples of Humanity at its Finest
The World Cup is always a perfect example of how humans can get along – regardless of their race, abilities, or sports preferences.
Trump Becomes First President to Meet With North Korean Leader, Gets Pledge for Disarmament
"The past does not have to define the future," said Trump during the historic press conference. "Yesterday's conflict does not have to be tomorrow's war."
Israeli Doctors Help Deaf Palestinian Kids Hear For First Time
16 Palestinian children can now hear for the first times in their lives thanks to several Israeli doctors working towards international peace.
These 18 Developed Countries Have Passed Policies to Cut Carbon Emissions; New Study Says It's Working
New research shows that the efforts of countries representing 28% of the world's carbon emissions are successfully cutting CO2 levels.
Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink, Thanks to a VERY Famous Canadian
Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian hockey fan on the other side of the pond.
Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Send Pizza to US Counterparts Affected by Shutdown
In a gesture of international solidarity, Canadian air traffic controllers are ordering pizza deliveries for their American neighbors.
World Bank Doubles Funding to $200 Billion to Fight Climate Change
The impressive sum is actually double its original 5-year financial investment plan that it set in 2015.
Nations Unite to Create World's Largest Marine Reserve in Antarctica
Antarctica's Ross Sea will become the world's largest protected marine sanctuary with 600,000 square miles safe from human interference.
Putin Unveils Red Army WWII 'Victory Monument' in Israel
Russia's President Vladimir Putin joined Israeli leader Shimon Peres to unveil a Victory Monument in Israel honoring the contributions of the Red Army to the victory in the Second World War. Israel's President Peres said the memorial, which includes giant wings that are made of white stone, symbolized a profound feeling of gratitude to the Russian people who helped saved the world from Nazism but lost 30 million of their own people in the struggle.
Statue Of Liberty Opens To Disabled Visitors for First Time
126 years to the day since the copper lady was first unveiled in New York City's harbor, and after a year-long renovation, the Statue Of Liberty is set to receive visitors once again inside her crown. A Sunday ceremony marked the reopening of the statue's crown and new access to a lower observation deck for the first time to visitors with disabilities.
US Wrestlers Honored by Iran's President and Fans, Easing Tensions at Nuclear Talks
American Diplomats found rare common ground with the Islamic Republic at a recent round of nuclear negotiations, noting Iran's victory in the freestyle wrestling World Cup in Tehran. U.S. wrestlers competed, including the 2012 Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs who was cheered on wildly by wrestling-crazy Iranian fans.
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