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Nat’l Give Something Away Day: New Delivery Service Helps Move Donations
Ever find yourself with bags full of stuff you want to get over to your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, homeless shelter, or other charity,...
New U.S. Plan for Solar Power Will Light Up Low-Income Homes
The White House has unveiled a new solar power initiative that promises to expand solar energy to slow-income communities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and...
“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...
Disability Pride Parade Tomorrow in New York City is First One Ever
At noon on Sunday, July 12, New York City’s first ever Disability Pride parade will commence at Madison Square Park, traveling down Broadway to Union...
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...
The House That Hemp Built: Moldproof, Fireproof and Eco-Friendly
These contractors are taking the term “going green” quite literally. As part of an emerging trend here in the U.S., many buildings are incorporating the...
National Parks Partner With Subaru to Get Landfill Trash to Zero
Three of America’s iconic landmarks are leading the way toward eliminating landfill waste from all national parks. As part of their centennial celebration, Yosemite, Grand...
Hundreds of Strangers Help Innocent Man After 24 Years in Prison
No amount of money could ever make up for 24 years of wrongfully imprisonment, but the financial support of hundreds of strangers can go a long...
400 Bikes Donated to Community After Charity Bike Theft
After dozens of bikes were stolen in Rochester, New York a community group experienced an outpouring of support from neighbors who donated 400 bicycles...
California Residents Slash Water Use, Exceeding All Expectations
The weather may be getting hotter, but Californians are exceeding the state government’s expectations by conserving a record amount of water. The State Water Resources...
Homeless Piano Player Stuns Viewers; Video Lands Him an Audition (WATCH)
What started out as a novelty on the sidewalks of Sarasota, Florida, may end up helping a homeless man get off the streets. It all...
More “Homeboys” Can Bake, Sew, Begin Ex-Gang Lives, Thanks to Grant
Making the decision to leave a gang isn’t easy—finding a way to integrate yourself into the workforce with a family to support is even...
Napster Co-Founder Invests $600 Million in Public Health
A billionaire entrepreneur is making it his mission to help solve some of the world’s biggest health problems. Napster co-founder and former Facebook president, Sean...
High End Distillers Join the Fight Against Food Waste
Makers of high-end spirits are buying overripe, misshapen, and undersized fruit directly from farmers across America, doing their part to reduce food waste. From California...
Watch Obama Sing Amazing Grace at Pastor’s Funeral
During an emotional eulogy at the funeral for a pastor killed in the church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, President Obama broke into song,...
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