One State's Temporary Gun-Removal Law Shows Promise to Prevent Suicides
Out of the 762 temporary gun-removal cases since 1999, there's a strong possibility that dozens of lives were saved from suicide attempts.
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Check Out the 10 Most Compassionate American Cities in 2016
Is your city one of the top 10 most compassionate locations in the US this year?
Woman Hailed for Inventing Foldable Paper Bicycle Helmet
This paper 'honeycomb' EcoHelmet can be manufactured, carried, recycled, and distributed as easily as it can protect the wearer from injury.
Pessimism May Be Bad for Your Heart
This 11-year study found that those who ended up dying of coronary heart disease were more pessimistic than the average baseline.
Scotland Considers Legally Enshrining 'Right to Food'
With more citizens having problems with their benefits, this policy would make it the government's obligation to provide affordable food for the hungry.
French President Announces Plans to Close All Coal Power Plants by 2023
During the UN's annual COP22 climate change talks, President Hollande announced the country's plan to close all coal-fired power plants by 2023.
3rd Grade Teacher's Call and Response Lesson is Inspiring Millions (WATCH)
Jasmyn Wright gave her little students an inspiring lesson in overcoming adversity – and its memorable message is being shared all over social media.
Subway Passengers Come Together to Prepare Anxious Man For Job Interview
When a nervous man got into a panic about being late for his job interview, his fellow subway passengers opened their hearts and purses to help.
Hundreds of Strangers Escort Dying Dog For Final Walk on Favorite Beach
Walnut the 18-year-old whippet had one more walk left in him for Porth Beach – and these strangers weren't going to let him do it alone.
Sympathetic Cop Replaces Boy's Stolen Game Console With His Own
9-year-old Aidan Munroe was devastated after someone stole his Xbox and games from his home – so Officer Brandon Smith replaced it with his PS3.
New Jersey to Become First State That Bans Declawing
Animal welfare organizations have already opposed the practice for years – so now, New Jersey is stepping up for felines everywhere.
Alaska Airlines Makes History With First Bio Fueled Commercial Flight
The Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Washington D.C. on Monday was powered with a blend of bio fuel, cutting the flight's carbon footprint by 70%.
Tiny Super Magnets Could Be the Future of Drug Delivery
These super crystals can now be injected into a patient's blood stream and directed towards tumors using magnetic fields.
Homebound Veterans Get Virtual Reality Visits to WWII Memorials in DC
If a veteran is unfit for travel due to age or disability, this nonprofit comes to their bedside and allows them to visit the WWII memorial one last time.
Professor Insists Young Mom Bring Her Newborn Son With Her To Class
Because Dr. Josie Ryan cares about her students' futures, she didn't want this young mom to spend time worrying in class with an infant at home.
Video Game Chief Pays $15M for Protection of 7,000 North Carolina Acres
Tim Sweeney has just established the largest conservation easement held by a private citizen in the history of North Carolina.
iPad Game Is Surprisingly Effective in Treating Children with Lazy Eye
Because so many American children have lazy eye, this research team came up with an iPad app that had surprisingly successful results.
Levels of Mercury in Atlantic Tuna Rapidly Declines
A new study documents a dramatic drop in the mercury content found in Atlantic bluefin tuna, mirroring the decline in US emissions.
Massachusetts Voters Pass Historic Animal Protection Law
Massachusetts just banned contained spaces from being used to house livestock due to the harsh impact it has on the animals' physical and mental wellbeing.
New Zealand Town Builds Underpass for March of the Penguins
This sweet little birds will now be able to safely travel from their nests to the coast without the danger of tourists or traffic.
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