Police Help Blind Novelist Recover Pages Written Without Ink
Part of a novel lost when a blind woman's pen ran out without her knowing has been salvaged with the help of a local forensic police team.
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Kindness Week Proclaimed in Eastern Maine
Through next Saturday, people in Maine's easternmost county are being urged to think positive and be especially kind as the county celebrates what's been proclaimed as Positively Kind Week. Washington County commissioners are encouraging agencies, businesses, religious organizations and people to kick their kindness levels up a notch.
Vast Urban Farm Grows Fish, Food In Old Chicago Meat Plant
On the third floor of an old meat-packing plant is a humid hothouse filled with rows of greens and sprouts, even exotic white strawberries. Nearby, in large barrels swim dozens of tilapia, fish native to tropical regions. The Plant is a leading example for urban vertical farming using old warehouses, where plants and fish are raised symbiotically, with a closed-loop system that uses all waste toward the production of food.
Do Good Mayor Cory Booker Strikes Again, Saves Woman From Fire
The Newark, New Jersey mayor -- already lionized in some corners for his good deeds -- added to his list of praiseworthy actions on last night when he raced into a burning home to help save a woman trapped inside. Cory Booker said he contemplated jumping from a second story window, but escaped down a staircase instead.
Newest Subway Hero: 'Snackman' Casually Breaks Up Fight
24 year-old Charles Sonder got on a New York Subway with a bag of cheddar Pringles chips, and a knack for peace. As the train rolled toward its next stop, a fight between a man and a woman broke out; curses were uttered, and punches and kicks were thrown. At that moment, Sonder moved toward where the man was standing, and parked himself there, calmly munching on his chips.
Strangers Help Pay for Terminally Ill Man's Dream Wedding
While a British couple was saving for and planning their dream wedding, the groom was suddenly diagnosed with throat cancer. All their income had to be funneled toward medical expenses. They could no longer afford a beautiful wedding. When the bride-to-be saw her fiance's health quickly deteriorating, she reached out on Facebook asking for donations. People's generosity was overwhelming.
Ecstasy! Stash of Cheese Doodles Found After 86 Days in the South Pole
After 86 days in the South Pole, Norwegian explorer Aleksander Gamme, approached the final cache he left hidden in the snow at the start of his expedition. Extremely hungry, he hopes to find food, but has no memory of what he stashed there and doesn't expect to find much.
Emerald Bonanza Found By Amateur Diggers in North Carolina Mine
Amateur diggers on a trip to the aging North American Emerald Mine in Hiddenite, N.C., struck gold -- actually, emeralds. The couple had only been in the mine for five minutes before Kevin Barrieault flipped over a rock to find a huge 50.5-carat emerald.
86-year-old Granny Stuns Crowd at Gymnastics Championship (WATCH)
An 86-year-old woman recently stunned the crowd at a gymnastics World Cup meet in Germany, displaying the balance, strength, flexibility and endurance of a 20 year-old during a parallel bar and floor routine.
Dalai Lama Visits Hawaii, Talks up Peace Through the "Power of Aloha"
The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion -- and his trademark humor -- to Hawaii, celebrating the coming together of two native cultures. Similar to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the indigenous culture of Hawaii has its own inherent spirituality. He calls it compassion. We call it Aloha, said one participant at the events. The Dalai Lama's visit marks the launch of a new initiative entitled Pillars of Peace, supported by eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar
Space Shuttle Soars Around DC Monuments in Route to Smithsonian Retirement (Video)
Space shuttle Discovery soared around the Washington Monument and the White House in a salute to the nation's capital Tuesday before landing for the last time near its new museum home.
Neighbors Help Tornado Survivor, Find Wedding Ring in the Rubble
Tornado survivors in Woodward, Okla., are proving that even in the midst of devastation, treasures can be found and hope can be restored. Over the weekend, disastrous, tornadoes tore through the Midwest, killing six. One family barely got away before their house was completely destroyed. Mom had been watching TV with her wedding ring on the table.
474-year-old Painting Stolen by Nazis Given to Owner's Heirs
A painting - nearly five centuries old and worth millions - that was taken by the Nazis in World War II has been returned to the heirs of its original Jewish owner by U.S. officials. Also, the former neighbor of a Dutch Holocaust survivor traveled to the United States to hand-deliver two sets of china, dishes that her family left behind before they were led to Auschwitz.
Boy's Football Lost in Tsunami Turns Up in Alaska
A teenager who lost his home in Japan's devastating tsunami now knows that one prized possession survived: a football that drifted all the way to Alaska. A man, who has a Japanese wife, found the ball with the youngster's name inscribed on it while beachcombing on an Alaskan island.
School Teachers Who Won Mega Millions Lottery, Will Keep Working
Three Maryland winners sharing the record $656 million lottery payoff are remaining anonymous but garnering praise for their intentions to continue teaching school children. They both said, 'I can't give up my kids,' according to lottery officials.
Russian Billionaire Launches Project to Create a Better World
Russia's richest woman, Elena Baturina, is investing $100 million in a new "creative think-tank" devoted to improving the world. Dubbed Be Open, its noble aim is to stimulate innovation and creativity among young designers and improve sustainability while building bridges between Russia and the rest of the world.
Utah Hiker Survives With Broken Leg and No Food
The hunger and pain weren't the worst of Victoria Grover's ordeal as she shivered alone for four days with a broken leg and no food in Utah's rugged wilderness. The toughest challenge the 59-year-old faced was the severe cold which left her suffering with hypothermia as nighttime temperatures dropped to the low 30s in the high desert.
'Welcome Home' Program Inspires U.S. Soldiers for Last Time
Every day for 8 years, US soldiers were funneled through the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport on their way home for their 2-week leaves. Each soldier was greeted with applause and hearty handshakes from strangers who came to the airport just to show their thanks. Last week, more than a thousand of these greeters delivered a thunderous welcome to the 230 troops aboard the final military charter to use DFW airport, ending the unique Texas "Welcome Home A Hero" program.
101-Year-old Woman Gets Her House Back Thanks to Author Mitch Albom
Last fall, Texana Hollis, 101, was evicted from her Detroit home after almost 60 years. A Good Samaritan from church took her in, while others tried to find funding to get her foreclosed home back. Unfortunately the building was in bad condition and condemned as not fit to live in, especially for the wheelchair bound great-grandmother. But, now her house is being given back to her – in better shape than ever – thanks to Detroit resident Mitch Albom, the best selling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and his charity for the homeless, S.A.Y. Detroit.
When Disaster Strikes, CNN Hero Team is First on the Scene With Heavy Equipment
A powerful tornado ripped through West Liberty, Kentucky, last week, making the quaint community look like a war zone. Fortunately, the First Response Team of America was there to help with its specialized fleet of heavy-duty disaster recovery equipment. The team was named CNN Heroes.
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