Homeless Man Turns Life Around, Gives Book Reviews Instead of Begging
He may look like a roadside panhandler, but this formerly homeless man now promotes books and uses the money to feed the homeless.
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Prince Harry Grows A Beard, Hunts Down Rhino Poachers in Africa
Britain's Prince Harry is spending the summer helping protect endangered rhinos and elephants against poachers.
Humble South African Golfer Comes Out of Nowhere to Win British Open on Mandela's Bday
Louis Oosthuizen at 2008 PGA, by Bob Stapleton CC licenseSouth Africa's Louis Oosthuizen, who had missed the cut in all his three previous Opens and was a 200-1 outsider before the tournament started, won the British Open Sunday on the 92nd anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth.
The Moment a Girl Could Suddenly Hear Was Highlight for Richard Branson (WATCH)
Some moments can change everything – and also leave an indelible mark on those who witness those moments. "I have been fortunate to do some very exciting things in my lifetime. But helping a young girl to hear for the very first time was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had," said […]
Dog Saves Baby Elephant's Life, Becomes His Best Friend (WATCH)
A dog and baby elephant are inseparable and their friendship has saved the lonely little pachyderm's life.
Rhino Horns Get Pink Dye Injection to Ward off Poachers
A pink dye that renders horns useless and sickens humans is keeping poachers away from rhinos in Africa.
Lives Changed as Charities Give Away More than 400,000 Hearing Aids
A woman cries, children smile, and old men hug everyone around them as they experience the joy of hearing once again – some, for the first time. (WATCH)
Love of Books Lifted Homeless Man From Streets, Now He's Written One
The Pavement Bookworm who turned his life around by selling books instead of begging has now written a book about his life.
Ordinary People in Convoy of Trucks Quench Thirst in South African Drought
Launching Operation Hydrate just a month ago, ordinary folks have delivered more than 6 million liters of water to grateful towns in South Africa.
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