Canadians Can Now Use Frequent Flyer Miles To Pay For College
HigherEdPoints lets people swap their Air Canada frequent flyer miles for certificates to pay for tuition, fees and loans at 70 colleges and universities.
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11 Species of Chameleon Could Save Rainforest-Bonus: Watch One Pop Bubbles
The discovery of 11 new species of chameleons will let environmentalists harness their charisma to save Madagascar's rainforest.
Beat This: Watch As Australian Solves Rubik's Cube in Less than 6 Seconds
An Australian wins the Rubik's Cube World Championship by solving the buzzle in a matter of seconds, but couldn't break the record.
Poem's Twist Ending Gives Bar Patrons Whole New Perspective on the Words
A poem found posted in a London bar uses a clever writing trick to turn into a second poem with a completely different meaning-one that will make your day.
NFL's First Female Coach Hired by Arizona Cardinals
Jennifer Welter makes history as the first woman coach for an NFL team coaching inside linebackers during training camp and preseason.
Sweet News From US Beekeepers: Colony Numbers At 20-Year High
Beekeepers have changed the ways they're managing their hives and there are now more honeybee colonies than at any time since 1994.
Two Teachers Praised as Heroes in Lafayette Movie Theater Shooting
Two teachers are being recognized as heroes for their response during a tragic shooting inside a Lafayette movie theater July 23.
Outdoor Cinema for the Homeless Offers Great Escape in Films
A charity is treating one city's homeless population to movie nights this summer. They were served a meal and helped choose the film for the next screening.
Coast Guardsman Swims a Mile in Dark and Rough Seas to Save Fishermen
A Coast Guardsman swam more than a mile in freezing waters, through high seas and darkness, to save four shipwreck survivors and bring them to shore in Oregon.
Photo of Shelter Pups Hugging Lands Them Home Together, Just In Time
Aside from being adorable, this photo may have actually saved the lives of the two adorable pups pictured in it.
Good Samaritan Pays Grocery Bill for Firefighters Having a Hectic Day
When firefighters repeatedly rushed out of a grocery store on emergency calls, they came back to find someone had paid for their groceries and left a note.
15 Big Companies Launch Plan to Hire 100K Youth from Poor Neighborhoods
A new coalition of large companies are teaming up to boost job training for youth in low-income neighborhoods and help them get hired for 100,000 good jobs.
Beaming Education From Space to World's Poorest, Remote Places
A company is using satellites to deliver free data to the whole world, where four billion people still don't have Internet connections.
'Playgrounds' Designed for Seniors Help Keep Them Active, Sharp
Playgrounds built for seniors are helping older folks in Spain stay physically and socially active, and mentally sharp. Now, 50 are set to be built in the US.
Update: Homeless Piano Player Reunites With Son, Heads to Rehab
A homeless vet, Donad Gould became an overnight sensation after playing a street piano. He hoped his son would see the viral video and find him—and he did.
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.
I Found My Long Lost Identical Twin on YOUTUBE
After seeing someone who looked just like her in a movie trailer, a woman writes the actress and discovers they were identical twins separated at birth.
Stranger Changes Child's Life Posting This Photo of The "Sidewalk Scholar"
After a woman shared a photo of a boy studying beneath a streetlight, donations of money, school supplies and even a scholarship have poured in for the child.
Behind Bars Barista Training a Boost for Women's Prison Inmates
Female inmates in New Zealand have been learning how to make the perfect coffee behind bars during barista training from coffee company Peoples Coffee.
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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