Letterman Honored With Twain Prize Last Night -and Yes, They Joked About His Beard
At an award ceremony Sunday, a star-studded cast of David Letterman's friends paid tribute to him at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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UPDATE: Afghan Girls Twice Denied Visas Just Won Silver Medals
These Afghan girls never thought they were going to be allowed into the United States – then on Tuesday, they were given silver medals.
When Man Discovers Sea Lion Loves to Fetch, He Plays With the Critter For Two Hours
John Arovosis was delighted to discover a sea lion at his local aquarium that will spend hours playing fetch.
U.S. Marines Rush in to Save Seniors Stuck in Burning Building, All 190 Residents Are Successfully Rescued
Soldiers on a nearby Marine outpost were not ordered to help during a fire at a senior center – they simply jumped into action.
Starbucks to Open Their First Ever American Sign Language Store
Starbucks's first American "Signing Store" will be run entirely by people who are fluent in ASL, American sign language, and opened in DC in October.
Church Raises $100K Through Month-Long Fast So They Can Pay Off Student Debt for 34 Grads
After they raised over $100,000 from a month of "financial fasting", this church used it to pay off local student loan debt.
Oprah Winfrey Steps Up to Aid DC Homeless Women in Big Way (WATCH)
Oprah surprised a Washington, DC charity with a huge announcement and a donation that would make Tom Cruise jump on her couch again.
Chef José Andrés is Up to Good Again: He and His Charity Will Feed Furloughed Feds During Shutdown
The kitchen will be serving up free hot meals to all furloughed workers and their families starting tomorrow on Pennsylvania Ave.
Girl Builds Mobile Shelters Because 'Nobody Should Sleep Outside'
Hailey is handy with an electric drill, and homeless folks in Bremerton, Washington are glad. The nine-year-old is building them mobile sleeping shelters.
Obama's Got Game Joking at White House Correspondents' Dinner (WATCH)
Hollywood celebrities, political bigwigs and journalists shared dinner and laughs last night at the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Conan O'Brien hosted the evening but the highlight of the night was the 20 minutes President Obama joked about himself, the second term, Republican leaders, and even Jay-Z.
Boys II Men Singer Helps Man Who Works At US Capitol, Yet Sleeps On Streets
Boys II Men singer raises more than 21,000 in a few days for a homeless man who is working in the U.S. Capitol cafeteria.
Regulators Crack Down on Annoying Telemarketers, Robocalls, Spam Texts
The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules that allow phone companies to utilize new technology to block auto-dialed calls and spam texts.
White House Takes Action on Antibiotics in Food With 150 Private Companies
The White House it teaming up with 150 private companies and groups to rein in antibiotics in the food supply.
JetBlue Stocks Vending Machines with Free Books for Kids in Need
Kids hungry for some food for thought can thank JetBlue for stocking vending machines in a Washington D.C. neighborhood with 100,000 free books.
Awww: Total Number of Endangered Pandas Just Grew By One (UPDATE)
It's twice the cuteness with rare, twin panda cubs born over the weekend at Washington's National Zoo.
Energetic Shelter Dogs Get Second Chance in Wildlife Conservation Jobs
Shelter dogs with high-energy can be considered less adoptable, but a program has found a way to save them by putting their unique traits to good use.
S is for Sculpture: Father Teaches Alphabet And Inspires Street Art
A father using street names to teach his daughters the alphabet inspired an animal street art movement in Washington, DC.
WATCH: Epic Series of Fumbles In NFL Play Synced to Wacky Song
Four fumbles in a single play is hilarious to watch, but mix in "Yakety Sax" and it looks like a Benny Hill skit.
And the Happiest City in the United States is…
Which big cities in America have the most people who are thriving? According to the 2014 Well-Being Index, there are ten that are probably the happiest metro areas in the country.
Peruvian Sisters Carve Gourds into $800 Works of Art
A pair of sisters spent years learning their craft that turns pumpkins, squash and other gourds into $800 works of art.
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