Holocaust Survivor Indebted to American Troops Donates $1Mil: 'First they saved us. Then … they welcomed us'
83-year-old Bernard Darty has always felt indebted to the US troops who took back Normandy - so now, he is finally giving back.
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Apple to Invest $1B in American Manufacturing Jobs
Tim Cook revealed the tech company's big plan for spurring American job growth in an interview on Wednesday.
First Amputee to Cycle With His Hands in the Race Across America
Even though Andre Kajlich lost both of his legs in 2003, he is still going to try and bike 3,000 miles in 12 days.
Oh, The Strangers You'll Meet Walking Across America for Charity
These college students spent the last six months walking across America for charity - and they met these compassionate characters along the way.
World's Largest Green Bean Casserole to Feed 2,000 Homebound Seniors
The 637-pound casserole broke a Guinness World Record – and now, it's going to be served to the elderly for Thanksgiving.
Instead of a Second Protest, Black Lives Matter Joins Police For a Barbecue
Plans for another Black Lives Matter rally were changed to a community cookout after leaders met with the police chief and liked his idea of building bridges.
9-Year-old Has Given Over 7,000 Donuts to Police Officers
This youngster has been traveling across America so he can cheer up law enforcement teams with one of life's simplest pleasures: doughnuts.
Buffett Ready to Increase Renewable Energy Investment to $30 Billion
Warren Buffett, the $65.6-billion man, proclaimed last week that he would double his US investment in renewable energy to $30 billion.
Drug to Reverse a Loved One's Heroin Overdose Now Readily Available on Walgreens Shelves
The Narcan nasal spray can now be purchased without an individual prescription in over 8,000 Walgreens stores nationwide.
Elon Musk Gets Another Green Light for His Speedy Hyperloop Tunnel From NYC to DC
Another cool project from the revolutionary Tesla pioneer...
Watch What Happens When 13-Year-old Forgets Words to National Anthem While Nervous at the Mic
Lauralie Mufute was disappointed in herself for forgetting the words to the national anthem – but thankfully, she had a compassionate crowd to help her out.
Halloween Candy is Safe, After All
Once again we set out on Halloween to de-bunk the myth that trick-or-treat candy is in need of an x-ray before our children are allowed to dig in. There has never been a single confirmed serious injury from "tainted treats" having been altered by a stranger since fears began spreading among the public in the late 50's.
U.S. Money May Some Day Be Plastic and Glowing to Stop Counterfeiters
The cashier in the sandwich shop was trained to recognize counterfeit money, a necessary skill these days since advanced computers and printers have made the copying of money more common. As she holds the fifty-dollar bill tightly, it changes color in her hands. She looks closely at the eyes of President Grant. They light up. […]
The Grateful Dead Helps to Save Bees and Butterflies Through Jerry Garcia's Legacy
Thousands of Deadheads will now be able to help save bees and butterflies in the name of the late Grateful Dead legend, Jerry Garcia.
Over a Quarter Million Dollars Donated to Help Victims of Western Wildfires
The Western states of Oregon, Washington, Montana, and California have been hit hard by devastating wildfires. With all these outbreaks, personnel and resources in the region are spread thin, but across the U.S. and Canada people have come together to raise more than a quarter million dollars to support the tireless, brave fire crews. In […]
International Space Station Photobombs Solar Eclipse (And Other Stunning NASA Pics)
NASA posted some incredible photos of the great solar eclipse that tracked across America, including a shot of a spacecraft photobombing the eclipse.
Michael Bloomberg Pledges $15Mil to Ensure U.S. Fulfills Paris Climate Accord
The billionaire philanthropist is making sure that the United States will reach its climate goals – even if we have to do it "from the bottom up".
10 Questions You Will Want to Ask Your Grandparents on September 10th
With National Grandparents Day right around the corner, here are 10 fascinating questions you can ask your older family members.
The 10 Jazziest Quotes From Kerouac's "On The Road" - Published 60 Years Ago Today
What are YOUR favorite Kerouac quotes?
5 Amazing Ways People are Aiding Hurricane Harvey Evacuees
Hurricane Harvey might be considered quite a natural disaster – but America has definitely risen to the occasion in more ways than one.
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