4 U.S. States Show Decline in Obesity For First Time in 10 Years
High percentages of American adults suffer from obesity, but this new health study shows that there may be hope on the horizon for expanding waistlines.
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Bushes Pen Touching Letter to Obama Sisters: We'll be Rooting For You
With Malia and Sasha Obama preparing to move out of the White House, another famous pair from a American First Family offered some kind words and great advice.
Survey Shows What Americans Were Most Happy For in 2016: The Cubs, and End to the Election
Despite the ugly election, a poll showed that 70% of Americans still considered themselves to be happy in 2016–mostly because the campaigning was over.
Congress Votes Overwhelmingly to Restore Everglades
The House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $7.8 billion project to restore the Florida Everglades and undo a half-century of human impact.
These 7 Major U.S. Cities Achieved Double-digit Drop in Burglary Rates
In a positive trend that began in the late 20th century, murder rates have declined significantly in many US cities, but so, too, have burglary rates. Is yours on the list?
Abortions Hit New Low in U.S.
According to new data released Wednesday, the number and rate of abortions in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in decades. The study of data from 47 states by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the rate in 2013 was 12.5 abortions per one thousand women, ages 15 to 44— down five […]
Watch Tom Hanks, Springsteen, Ellen, and De Niro Receive Medal of Freedom Awards
Check out some of the highlights from this year's Medal of Freedom Award ceremony featuring artists, actors, innovators, and athletes.
Jon Stewart's First Thoughts About the Election May Surprise You (WATCH)
Jon Stewart mostly stayed out of the presidential campaign, but a new interview gave him the opportunity to, once again, provide his thoughtful perspective.
Happy 150th to Yosemite Park!
The giant sequoias that tower hundreds of feet into the sky inspire more than a million people to visit Yosemite every year. They also inspired President Abraham Lincoln to sign an unprecedented piece of legislation on June 30, 1864, in the midst of the Civil War. The Yosemite Grant protected these Northern California trees, as well […]
Photo of the Day - Happy Independence Day, USA
Independence Day for America is marked every year by fireworks and merriment, just as John Adams had hoped it would be. 238 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress, led by John Adams, voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence.
Number Of Hungry US Kids Drops To Lowest Level Since Before Recession
The number of Americans struggling to get enough to eat last year showed a big decline, says a new report that revealed good news–especially for children.
Veterans Treated by Community Health Centers Increases by 43%
Over 1,500 Veteran Association approved community health center locations help improve access to care for veterans across the country.
Former Politician Surprises Wisconsin Teachers by Funding All Classroom Requests for Entire State
As hundreds of Wisconsin teachers kicked-off the school year, they found every one of their requests fully funded by a well known politician.
FDA Finally Bans Antibacterial Soaps Containing Triclosan and 18 Other Chemicals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that will ban many commonly used consumer antiseptic soaps.
Watch Nic Cage Choke Back Emotion, Meeting Coast Guard Heroes to Thank Them for Hurricane Work
Nicolas Cage was in Alabama filming his new film and stopped by to thank first responders – he got emotional, calling them heroes with giant hearts.
Most Vets Don't Qualify For Dental Care, So Dentists Are Giving It For Free
A mobile dental center with volunteers has gone the extra mile for 4,000 veterans who didn't have dental care benefits.
SeaWorld Ends Captive Breeding of Orcas at All its Parks
SeaWorld plans to end its orca breeding programs at all its parks and the audience performances for its last generation of killer whales.
100-Year Return of Rare Sierra Nevada Red Fox to Yosemite Nat'l Park
Excited Yosemite National Park officials yesterday reported the first confirmed sighting of a rare Sierra Nevada red fox in the park in nearly 100 years. The Sierra Nevada red fox of California is one of the rarest mammals in North America, likely consisting of fewer than 50 individuals.
Cadillac Ranch Patron Remembered
The Texas multimillionaire art prankster who paid people to plant 10 Cadillacs in the Texas dirt in the 1970s as "a monument to the American Dream" has passed away.
Dance Company Includes People in Wheelchairs and Busts a Beautiful Move
Beyond performing quality moves, Infinite Flow is about uniting the world to dance together—wheelchair or not.
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