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New Diplomacy Dawns in Cuba as U.S. Embassy Reopens After 54 Years
Fifty-four years ago, the United States broke diplomatic relations with Cuba, and three young Marine guards completed a final duty in Havana: lowering their country’s...
Energetic Shelter Dogs Get Second Chance in Wildlife Conservation Jobs
For these pooches, their “wild” lifestyle could actually help save wildlife.
Shelter dogs with high-energy can sometimes be less adoptable than their more docile counterparts,...
“Get Down, You Fool!” Lincoln Survives as Only US President to Come Under Enemy Fire
151 years ago this weekend marks the only time a U.S. president ever came under enemy fire. It was in Washington, DC, during the...
Oregon Students To Receive Two Years of Free College With Their Diplomas
High school seniors in Oregon are getting a graduation present from their state leaders that’s just too big to fit into an envelope.
Oregon is...
Peruvian Sisters Carve Gourds into $800 Works of Art
While most of us see a squash or a pumpkin the Canto sisters see an epic story, a great adventure — and ultimately, an...
US and Cuba to Reopen Embassies, Begin New Chapter in Diplomacy
A half-century after breaking off relations, the United States and Cuba will restore full diplomatic ties and reopen embassies later this month.
U.S. Secretary of...
NASA Device Finds 4 Buried Victims in Nepal by Detecting Heartbeats
Four men trapped under 10 feet of bricks, mud and other debris were rescued in Nepal thanks to a heartbeat detection device developed by...
Bride Surprised WWII Groom Wearing Gown Made of His Parachute
Before eco-designing with recycled materials became a “thing”, there was Phyllis Hill. She and her husband James recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary unveiling once...
Surprise! Museums in the U.S. Outnumber Starbucks and McDonald’s–Combined
Here's a marvelous reason to admire America.
There is more along Route 66 than just strip malls and chain restaurants. It turns out, there are...
Her Student Debt Was Paid in Full After A Bank Heard Her Family Story
After a former college student shared her heartbreaking family story on CNN last month, her student loans totaling $54,000 were completely wiped off the...
We Stumbled Upon a Lincoln Lovefest at Ford’s Theater 150 Years After His Death
The most fortuitous thing happened while I was entertaining an out-of-town friend in Washington, DC yesterday, driving her around to see the cherry blossoms...
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, Sarasota, Florida is probably the happiest metro...
Adam Levine Meets Boy w/ Down Syndrome Backstage, Gets Down on Floor
Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine showed his humanity last week after he made a dream come true for a little boy with Down...
Teen with Autism Meets His Idol Bill Nye the Science Guy
Nothing makes Michael de Groot more excited than being a scientist. His bedroom is full of science experiments and his idol has always been...
Boxer on Mean Streets of DC Hands Out Christmas Cheer (WATCH)
Home and family mean everything to Buddy L. Harrison, but his Southeast Washington, DC neighborhood does not always look like a valued part of...
She Overcame Her Past to Become a Marine and Mentor to Abused Girls
Growing up in 13 different foster homes and the pain of physical and sexual abuse left Tina Thomas feeling empty and incomplete. But Tina...
Oldest ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Retires at 95, Loved Serving Her Country
Rosie the Riveter is one of the most iconic symbols of women empowerment today, but it dates back to World War II when women...
Thousands Attend Opening of First Memorial for Disabled Veterans in DC
First envisioned in 1997, and funded by $80 million in private donations, a new memorial was dedicated yesterday in Washington, DC, to honor past and...
Volunteers of All Faiths Join Assisi Friar, Bring Joy to Poor Kids
In America today, something truly amazing is going viral -- a new spirit of unity and giving.
In that rising spirit, hundreds of volunteers are...
New App Lets Patients Show Gratitude to Nurses, Doctors
A new free service has launched that allows people to send notes of thanks to their doctors, nurses, and other health care workers via a website.
UCSF...