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Iraq War Vet Writes Music To Heal Comrades - But Says He's No 'Hero'

We call them heroes, but there is a sense among many of today's vets, and those who deal with them, that the public often has not embraced war veterans in a manner they can bear. Now, one ex-soldier, after having attempted suicide, is reaching out through his original music and making a difference for warriors who've returned home. Iraq War vet Jason Moon rejects the hero label, but still considers himself a warrior. So he is using his songwriting and musical talents to look back to see who among his comrades remain in trouble.

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After Concussion, Man Becomes Musical Genius

When Derek Amato crashed headfirst into the hard bottom of a pool, he was scared about what he might have done to his brain. But amazingly, the accident brought Amato an unexpected gift: it turned him into a musical savant. Amato now plays the piano like a virtuoso, making up melodies from the patterns of black and white blocks that stream across his brain in endless succession.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 June 76 Views

Ottawa Bus Passengers Sing for Silenced Driver

Passengers on Ottawa buses were breaking into song Friday to show their support for a silenced singing bus driver. The transit sing-song was organized by passengers who were upset when driver Yves Roy was told earlier this month to stop belting out songs along his route.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 November 47 Views

During All the Bad News, Music Video Brings Smiles Back to Diners

The Jive Aces made this music video about bad news media reports bringing down customers in a diner. Their music brought smiles and happy thoughts back to patrons.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 April 85 Views

President Obama Honors 15 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

Today, President Barack Obama named fifteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor. The Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Mr. Obama described the annual awards as one of his favorite duties.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 February 42 Views

Crowd Comes to Rescue When Mic Cuts Off for 8-Year-old

When the microphone failed during her stellar rendition of the national anthem last week, the crowd came to her aid, jumping in without missing a beat. Watch the video.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 January 41 Views

This Man Strums Next to New York's Homeless So They Earn More Money

To reduce the stigma surrounding the homeless community asking for money, Chris Leamy sits right down next to them and plays tunes on his guitar.

By Tiffani Spengler

23 August 41 Views

Musician and Recording Artist Create Virtual Choir with People Across 20 Countries

This virtual choir has united over 200 singers from different countries in order to celebrate what makes us united through song.

By Flora Sumrall

21 August 44 Views

Bob Dylan Awarded 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature

Beloved folk musician and poet Bob Dylan has earned the Nobel Prize for literature following a 54 year career in lyricism and prose.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 October 79 Views

Students Serenade Choir Teacher for the Last Minutes of Her Life

Following the heavenly sound of her students' voices outside her house, Ms. Walker was comforted in her final minutes on Earth.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 October 47 Views

This is Not a Drill: Rolling Stones Release New Snippet From Upcoming Album

If you were fond of Bigger Bang, then you won't regret listening to the sixty seconds of rock and roll off of their latest studio album.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 October 56 Views

Jon Bon Jovi Opens Charity Restaurant in New Jersey

Jon Bon Jovi opened his Soul Kitchen yesterday, a pay-what-you-want restaurant in Red Bank, NJ with no prices on the menu. The establishment will be serving gourmet style food to any hungry locals who need a good meal and who can pledge volunteer hours in return.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 October 39 Views

This Version of 'Over The Rainbow' Played on a Theremin Will Soothe Your Soul (WATCH)

The original song is beautiful enough – but check out this cover performed by a Canadian musician with a theremin.

By Tiffani Spengler

30 September 58 Views

Flash Mob Teaches Shoppers to Tango in the Market

On a blustery day in Darlington market, English video artist Anton Hecht brought a flash mob of one to teach the people there to dance the tango. It was a great day, and we really saw a new side to the people, who were great about getting involved, Hecht told the Good News Network.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 January 55 Views

Flash Mob of Child Musical Prodigies Wows Crowd in Paris

In a random act of culture, Parisians in the lavish shopping mall Beaugrenelle were treated to young musical prodigies suddenly performing the prelude to Carmen by George Bizet. As crowds gathered, a chorus joined in to finish the performance, singing the famous Toreador.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 December 54 Views

Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday With Flash Mob of Chimney Sweeps (WATCH)

Fans dressed as Cockney chimney sweeps helped Dick Van Dyke celebrate his birthday yesterday with a surprise flash mob in Los Angeles.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 December 51 Views

Beautiful Christmas Music Flash Mob Surprises the Smithsonian (WATCH)

Starting with a single cellist, and swelling to 120 musicians, the U.S. Air Force Band surprised holiday Smithsonian visitors with its first-ever flash mob.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 December 51 Views