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Gone For a Century, Plant Finally Shows Itself When Conservation Work on 'Ghost Pond' Stirs Up Hidden Seed
For the first time in a century, the ultra-rare species gass-poly grew from the mud of a Norfolk pond, giving hope to conservationists.
New Study Suggests Mouthwash Can Kill Coronavirus in Saliva in 30 Seconds
Cardiff University researchers have found that certain mouthwashes can kill the coronavirus in human saliva in 30 seconds.
An Over-the-Counter Sleep Aid May Help Prevent and Treat COVID-19
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that people taking melatonin fare better when infected with COVID-19.
Destroyed by Fire, Drought, and Dust Storms, These Australian Marshes Needed Only Two Years to Completely Recover
The internationally protected Macquarie Marshes has recovered incredibly well after years of fire, drought, and dust storms.
$800,000 in Donations Flow to Cleveland Women Who Were Held Captive
Donations have poured in from around the world to help the three women found a month ago, held captive for a decade in a Cleveland house. The Cleveland Courage Fund, a tax-free trust, was set up to collect the donations and, so far, $825,000 has come from across the country, overseas, and from Cleveland area businesses and community groups.
Donations Pour in for Newlyweds Who Lost Limbs in Boston Attack
Donors have flooded crowdfunding campaigns set up for individual victims of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon, raising more than $1 million in a matter of days. The campaign for newlyweds who both lost limbs has raised $518,971.
Anonymous Donor Provides $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy Relief
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many Connecticut residents continue to struggle to recover their livelihoods and to provide nutritious food, safe shelter, transportation, clothing, and medical supplies for their families. A philanthropic family from Northwest Connecticut, who wishes to remain anonymous, has stepped in to help.
Santa Rides on Wings of (Blue) Angels to Deliver Gifts to Sandy Victims
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels squadron transformed its C-130 aircraft into a modern-day Santa's sleigh in support of the U.S Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Program, hauling several pallets of toys to children affected by Superstorm Sandy. The Blue Angel crew arrived from Florida in Wrightstown, N.J., where many residents have needed to forestall celebrating the holidays because the hurricane forced upon them more pressing concerns.
NYC Reserving 5,000 Coveted Seats to Macy's Parade for Sandy Storm Victims
This year, front row seats to see the marching bands and massive balloons of the iconic Macy's Day Thanksgiving Day parade will be occupied not by diplomats or corporate titans and their families, but by thousands of New Yorkers hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.
Occupy Sandy: Onetime Protesters Excel in a New Cause (VIDEO Added)
Occupy Wall Street has become a lauded and effective relief organization for victims of Sandy. The social media savvy that helped Occupy protesters create a grass-roots global movement last year is proving a strength as members fan out across New York to deliver aid including hot meals, medicine and blankets.
Virginia Girl Lifts a Car, Breathes Life Back into her Father
Last Saturday a 22 year-old woman performed 'the impossible' when she found her father unconscious having been crushed by his car which slipped off its jack. The former basketball player managed to pick up the BMW weighing a ton and a half and shove it away from her father's body. When she discovered he was not breathing, her skills as a former lifeguard kicked in and she brought his limp body back to life.
Gabrielle Giffords Travels to Top of the French Alps (Photos)
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, still recovering from wounds after being shot last year, traveled high up into the French Alps on Monday with her astronaut husband Mark Kelly.
For Fukushima Families, a Brief Respite from Nuclear Nightmare (w/ Video)
At least 11 kids and their parents, refugees from Fukushima and other parts of Japan, are visiting Oregon this month and living with U.S. host families as part of a grass-roots effort to give them a break from the stress and health risks they had been facing at home.
Helping When You Don't Know How
A pastor had called me and asked if I could visit a man who was in the hospital. He completely broke down and was threatening to shoot his entire family.
New Adult Coloring Book Designed to Inspire Anyone in Recovery
A new adult coloring book provides the perfect creative outlet to help people in recovery focus on the good in their world.
Former Harlem Drug Dealer Graduates From Columbia University On Long Road Back From Prison
At 67, after two prison stints and so many arrests he's lost count, a former drug dealer donned a cap and gown as a graduate of the prestigious Columbia University.
Shark Attack Survivor Now Volunteers at the Place Her Life Was Saved
Maria recovered her ability to walk after she was attacked by a shark – and now she's marching back to the trauma center to help other people just like her.
Woman Goes From Homelessness to Graduating Harvard
Norma Heath is the epitome of perseverance and hard work – and she now has a degree from Harvard to prove it.
Recovering Addict of 13 Years to Compete in World's Toughest Marathon
Todd Crandell was about as low as people can get following the death of his mother – but after his 3rd arrest, he knew it was time for a change.
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