Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmentalist who went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize,…
Photo of the Day: Kermode Bear in Tree, British Columbia
Photograph by Paul Nicklen, National Geographic A mother of two cubs climbs a Pacific crab apple tree to grab its…
Young Wrangler Charges Grizzly to Save Boy
A 25-year-old wrangler likely saved an 8-year-old boy’s life . On July 30, Erin Bolster of Swan Mountain Outfitters was…
Violent Crime Fell 6% Last Year in US, Boosting 4-Year Decline
Despite economic turmoil in the country, violent crime in the United States declined 6.5% last year, according to statistics released…
Men’s Morning Patrols Aimed at Giving Kids ‘Safe Passage’ to School
Curtis Watkins has a simple plan: Make sure that children who live in the troubled communities east of the Anacostia…
Bystanders Lift Burning Car to Save Trapped Biker (Video)
One of the heroes of Monday’s (9/14/2011) dramatic rescue of college student Brandon Wright from beneath a burning car in…
Runnin’ Down a Dream
Meet Sam Fox. Who is he? Sam is a 23-year-old in the midst of an unbelievable, treacherous, and inspiring challenge:…
Inspiring 9/11 Story: A Massai Warrior’s Unexpected Gift to America
In the days following 9/11, many Americans probably were unaware that others around the world made extraordinary gestures toward the…
Ex-Terrorist Bomber Turned Comic Book Hero and Friend to Police
The real life adventures of former al-Qaida-linked militant Nasir Abas have become a new comic book in Indonesia, chronicling his…
End Malaria Day is Here
In the time it takes you to read this post, a child will have been killed by malaria. But by…
Funny Harvard Professor Shows Happiness Comes BEFORE Success
“The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance” TEDxBloomington – Shawn Achor Love this video and love the message!
Photo & Thought of the Day
“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang…