Stranger Changes Child's Life Posting This Photo of The "Sidewalk Scholar"
After a woman shared a photo of a boy studying beneath a streetlight, donations of money, school supplies and even a scholarship have poured in for the child.
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Malala Turns 18 Today: She Has Big News for Fans and Syrian Refugee Girls
Today is Malala Yousafzai's 18th birthday and she celebrated by opening a new school for Syrian refugee girls, and sharing a documentary trailer about her life.
World Cup Champs to Be First Women's Team to Get NYC Ticker Tape Parade
The three-time World Cup-winning U.S. Women's Soccer Team is being honored like no other women's team in any sport in the 129 years of NYC parades.
Experimental Malaria Vaccine Slashes Infection Risk By Half
After decades of disappointment, researchers think they're finally on track to unleash the first practical vaccine against malaria, one of mankind's ancient scourges. In the world's first large field trial of an experimental malaria vaccine, 55 percent of the children had less risk of getting the disease over a year than those who didn't get the vaccine.
New Malaria Vaccine Proved 100% Effective in Protecting Against the Disease
A new malaria vaccine has become the first in tests to be 100% effective in providing protection against the deadly disease. The promising results provide hope for a future cure.
China Gives the World a Cheap Vaccine for a Child-killing Disease
An announcement this week confirmed China as a world leader in creating life-saving, inexpensive vaccines for the world. A Chinese manufacturer earned the World Health Organization's stamp of approval for its quality production of the first practical vaccine for use in the developing world against Japanese encephalitis, a disease spread by mosquitoes that kills15,000 children every year and leaves thousands more with brain damage and paralysis.
36 Golden Retrievers Rescued in Istanbul in 'Largest' Overseas Airlift
In the largest international dog rescue effort in history, 36 Golden Retrievers were transported from the streets of Istanbul to new homes in America.
(UPDATE) Saudi Prince to Give 10,000 Cars and Houses to Needy Families
The businessman who vowed to give his $32 billion fortune to charity will start by handing out 10,000 homes and 10,000 cars to needy families in Saudi Arabia.
All Ringo Wants for His 75th Birthday is ‘Peace and Love' From Fans At Noon
Get ready to throw your peace sign up: Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr wants everyone to celebrate his birthday at noon today by saying, "Peace and love."
Lego Spends Millions To Ditch Oil-Based Plastic
Lego's half century of toy dominance was built on petroleum-based plastic. But now the company is investing millions into trying to get rid of it.
Meet the "Bob Marley of Tennis" Who Just Beat a 14-Time Champ at Wimbledon
With signature dreadlocks he hasn't cut in 19 years, underdog Dustin Brown just stunned the tennis world by knocking out the 10th ranked player in the world at Wimbledon.
Neighbor Sends Surprising Bill for Car Damaged by Toddler
Parents of a 3-year-old boy in the U.K. who damaged a neighbor's car got a costly repair bill—with a twist.
US and Cuba to Reopen Embassies, Begin New Chapter in Diplomacy
After 55 years of isolation, the United States and Cuba will restore full diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in each others' countries July 20th.
Wind Turbine Noise Not Linked to Health Problems, Health Canada Finds
A year-long $2.1 million study by the federal government agency, Health Canada, found no link between wind turbine noise and migraines, dizziness, or chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes.
In Heartwarming Moment, Canadians Finish Singing U.S. Anthem After Microphone Fails (WATCH)
At a packed arena in Canada, where Canadian and US NHL hockey teams were set to battle on the ice, the singer's microphone failed during the US national anthem and the music suddenly stopped. That's when Canadians, in a heartwarming moment, picked up the song and finished it.
Make-up Artist Creates Perfect Cartoon Miniatures on Her Face (LOOK)
A make up artist's highly detailed cartoon characters create a foundation of fun.
Meet the Cutting-edge Fashion Designers Doing Good
As consumers are becoming more informed about the pitfalls of mass-produced clothes, fashion-conscious shoppers today want to be able to make responsible choices, and now more than ever they can do so. Vivienne Westwood and brands such as Maiyet, Stella Jean, Edun, and Raven & Lily, along with a growing number of online ethically conscious […]
New Record for Scottish Wind Farms, Power for Nearly 1Mil Homes
In the first three months of 2015, wind farms in Scotland produced a record amount of electricity, enough to power 960,000 Scottish households for a year, according to government data released Thursday.
Japan's Ban on Dancing After Midnight Finally Lifted After 67 Years
A ban on dancing after midnight in Japan dates back to post-World War II, but it finally got a high kick - out of existence.
Bangladesh Slashes Hunger Rates in Half, Becomes Model for Rest of World
A United Nations report says there are nearly 100 million fewer hungry people worldwide since 2012, and Bangladesh is one country leading by example.
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