Woman Helps Pet Owners in Poverty and Her Program is Now in 28 States
A lot of attention is paid to helping pets get adopted—but one woman saw a need to help furry ones who already had homes.
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KFC Stands Up For Transgender Woman Who Was Fired
Last week in Virginia, a transgender woman was given a job at a local KFC restaurant –and then had her heart broken within an hour as she was fired for being trans-gender. The corporate headquarters of KFC soon stepped in and offered her a new job and fired the manager who discriminated against her. WANT […]
Record Number of 2015 Organ Transplants is 'Testament to Generosity of Americans'
Organ transplants performed in the United States for the first time exceeded 30,000 in a single year, according to a report from the branch of the US Department of Health and Human Services that oversees national organ transplantation policy. "This landmark achievement is a testament to the generosity of the American public to help others […]
Humane Trend as More Major Food Companies Choose Cage-Free Eggs
With more restaurant chains and food companies going cage-free, a long history of caging chickens as a conventional production method is coming to an end.
German Shorthaired Pointer Wins Best in Show at Westminster (WATCH)
A German shorthaired pointer named C.J. won Best in Show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York on Tuesday, besting nearly 3,000 dogs.
Veteran Homelessness Has Been Ended in Virginia, First State to Do It
By incorporating the principles of ‘Housing First', Virginia has become the first state in the U.S. to be certified as effectively ending homelessness among veterans.
4 College Kids Changed History By Sitting Down, 56 Years Ago Today
Today, on the first day of Black History Month in the US, some pretty savvy college kids made history 56 years ago, by not getting up from a lunch counter.
Visionary Ranchers Help Conserve Nebraska's Sandhills - And Save a Way of Life
The Switzer Ranch, owned and operated since 1904, could not support future generations on the land, so the family had to get creative. Through ecotourism operations and an annual Prairie Chicken Festival, the ranchers realized the immense importance of acting to conserve the Sandhills of Nebraska and their native life.
Rights to Song "Happy Birthday to You" Finally In Public Domain
A settlement has been reached in a U.S. lawsuit with Warner/Chappell Music over the copyright to "Happy Birthday to You" that will put one of the world's most recognizable songs in the public domain, according to court papers filed last week. A Chief U.S. District Judge in Los Angeles ruled that Warner/Chappell, and its music […]
Great Job, US! Charitable Giving Hits an All-Time High
Americans gave $358 billion dollars to charity in the last year, breaking the record for most donated in one year.
How An Angel Tree Gift Changed One Boy and 1000s of Lives
Country star Jimmy Wayne got interested in music when a kind stranger gave him a guitar for Christmas. Now an adult, he help other kids in need during the holiday.
Reese Witherspoon, Miss Piggy Light White House Christmas Tree With Obamas (Watch)
Barack Obama, his two daughters, and Michelle switched on the National Christmas Tree with some help from actress Reese Witherspoon and the musical guests. Miss Piggy also made a special appearance reading "The Night Before Christmas" with Michelle Obama. Watch some highlights below…
Long-Term Transportation Bill Passed by US Congress, First In A Decade
The US Congress achieved something that has been unattainable for more than a decade, passing a transportation bill that funds roads, bridges, and transit.
Minnesota Refugee Agencies Inundated With Donations And Offers to Help
Minnesota has an unusual refugee problem — too many people volunteering to help.
Plastic Shopping Bags Made of Corn and Biodegradable
With the new reality of $70 (US) crude oil, the plastics industries are turning to corn and fast-growing switchgrass to manufacture everything from carpet to car parts. Bio-degradable and reusable shopping bags made of corn will break down in a landfill â€" or home composter â€" within four to 12 weeks.
Good News on Jimmy Carter's Cancer As He Continues Building Homes for Needy
Former President Jimmy Carter got a positive doctors' report and went right back to work helping build a house with Habitat for Humanity volunteers.
Retired Couple Helps Thousands of Veterans Get Work, And We Can Too
They were approached by a Marine looking for work and that encounter inspired them to setup a job board that has helped thousands of veterans find work.
Obama Wants to Dump the Constant Testing of No Child Left Behind
President Obama has given standardized tests a failing grade and wants to limit their use in classrooms to no more than 2% of students' and teachers' time.
New Detroit Auto Factory Will Help Ex-Convicts Build New Beginnings
A new $30 million auto parts plant will build safety components for cars while helping former inmates rebuild their lives with new jobs.
Most Bernie Madoff Victims Will Now Get All Their Money Back
Seven years after Bernie Madoff defrauded his investors out of billions, the majority of his scam victims are going to get the rest of their money back, according to officials.
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