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First Asian Country Rules in Favor of Same-sex Marriage
Taiwan has just become the first Asian country to begin the process of legalizing same-sex marriage.
The nation's highest court, the council of grand justices, ruled...
Rising Rate of Female Immigrant-Owned Businesses Adds Billions to U.S. Economy
Quietly flourishing in diverse fields, female immigrants, which make up 20% of all entrepreneurs, have become an economic powerhouse in the U.S.
This Village is Set to Become England’s First Carbon-Neutral Community
Even though Ashton Hayes only has a population of 1,000 people, it's had a big impact on communities around the world.
Watch Kitten Escape Pet Store Enclosure to Play With Puppy
This kitten couldn't stand having anything between him and the puppy next door, so he broke out of his stall and into the little dog's for a play date.
(CORRECTION) First Native American Woman Federal Judge
CORRECTION: Using a February 16, 2016 United Press International article as the main source, we incorrectly dated this story. The Senate confirmation actually took...
Why One CEO is Paying for College for His Workers’ Kids
(CBS News) For Boxed chief executive Chieh Huang, a nearly empty parking lot at his company's Atlanta warehouse prompted some soul-searching.
“I noticed there weren't...
This Bicycle With Roll Cage Could Save Your Life in Collisions With Cars
In a collision between a 40-ton semi and a bicycle, it’s pretty obvious who’s going to come out on top. But a new bike...
Self-Taught Man Builds Amphibious Motor Home Able to Drive Into Lakes (WATCH)
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We don't see flying cars yet, although they are in production, but you can own a fleet of fantastic vehicles that can drive right...
Chinese Tycoon Plans Million Dollar Lunch for Poor People in New York
One of China's top millionaire philanthropists is throwing a luncheon for a thousand poor people in New York City during which each one will receive...
Ga. Plans Tunnels as Safe Road Crossings for Bears
Georgia transportation officials are planning to add a half-dozen bear tunnels beneath a highway in what will be a first-of-its-kind project for the state....
The Power of Selflessness: 6 Asians Who Lift the Lives of Millions
An Indonesian mountaineer who faced death threats while battling illegal loggers and a Bangladeshi lawyer who fought to keep old rusty ships from being...
9-Year-old Silenced By Politicians Has Changed School Lunches Forever
A blog started by 9-year-old Martha Payne of western Scotland document in photos the daily lunches she was being served in her public primary...
Basketball Phenom Jeremy Lin is “Lin-spiration”
All his life they told him he wasn't big enough for basketball. Now, the Asian economics major from Harvard, having been cut by two...
$170,000 Violin Returned to Boston Music Student After Being Left on Bus
Christmas came early for a Boston music student who was reunited with the US$170,000 violin she forgot in the overhead compartment of a regional...
World Landmarks Light-Up With ‘End Polio’ Message in Final Push to Eradicate Disease
What do the Trevi Fountain in Rome, India’s Charminar monument, and the New York Stock Exchange building have in common? Each of these iconic...
$6,600 in Shredded Cash Restored by “Jigsaw Expert”
Taiwan's Justice Ministry offers a free forensic service for repairing damaged cash, which is lucky for Lin, the man who accidentally shredded $6,600 last...
A Whale of a Ship Arrives to Help Clean Up Gulf Oil Spill
Gulf of Mexico cleanup crews working to block millions of gallons of oil from reaching land may soon have a giant on their side,...
Nike Teams to Wear Recycled Plastic Bottle-based Jerseys in World Cup
We've just concluded what might have been the most environmentally friendly Olympics to date. During the next global sporting event, the FIFA...
Top Ten Innovations You’ve Never Heard Of
Here are the Top Ten Innovations from 2009 that will lead us, with chin up, into the next decade. From new technologies that strip...
New Sun-powered Stadium Opens This Week for World Games
When the 8th World Games open in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a new solar-powered stadium designed not only to...