The National Zoo will be shutting its doors to the public starting today but don’t worry, the Zoo says it plans to keep feeding and caring for the animals.
After Player’s Death, High School Football Team Cancels Season
A high school football team in Portville, New York, has voted to cancel the remainder of its season after the death of one of their teammates following a helmet-to-helmet collision during a game earlier this month.
3-Year-Old Calls 911, Saves Mom’s Life
3-year-old Guy Fritzsche, of Mesa, Arizona,was honored with the Good Samaritan award on Thursday by the city of Mesa, for saving his mother’s life earlier this month.
Judge Rules Same-Sex Couples Can Marry in New Jersey
A New Jersey judge ruled that the state is violating it’s own constitution by not recognizing same sex marriage.
Real Estate Developer Starts Softball Team for the Homeless
Joe Carabello, a successful real estate developer in Denver, Colorado, came up with an idea one late-summer day in 2010: a weekly softball game for the homeless. Joe Carabello started noticing the large number of homeless people in his old neighborhood in Denver, while riding his bike in 2010. He especially noticed the significant…
6-Year-Old Raises $400k for Sick Friend
When 6-year-old Dylan Siegel found out his best friend, Jonah Pournazarian, had a rare liver disease, he went to his parents and told them he wanted to raise money for Jonah.
Teen Rescues Man From Sinking Car
Peter Schioppo broke the back window with his fist, and dragged a stranger out of the car and to safety.
Dying Father Walks Daughters Down the Aisle
A beautiful story of a Father’s love.
13 Injured in Chicago Mass Shooting
The week both began and ended with mass shootings. One in DC and now one in Chicago.
Pope Francis: Catholic Church too ‘Obsessed’ With Social Issues
Pope Francis believes it is time for the Catholic Church to find a new balance, with the focus being less on social issues and more on “healing the wounds of it’s faithful.”
8 Confirmed Dead, Over 12,000 More Displaced — But is Colorado’s Tragic Flooding Getting the Press it Deserves?
After initial media coverage of the flooding, Colorado’s disaster has virtually disappeared from the headlines. But why?
“Oh Sweet Lorraine” The Love of His Life Died, but a Love Song Was Born
How a small studio helped give life to one of the most touching love songs ever written.
BREAKING: Army Maj. Nidal Hasan Found Guilty of Fort Hood Shooting Rampage
The 2009 attack at the Texas military base killed 13 people and wounded 32 others.
Faith Jegede Tells Us What She Has Learned From Her Autistic Brothers
Faith Jegede says, “The pursuit of normality is the ultimate sacrifice of potential.”
Bradley Manning Sentenced to 35 Years for Military Leaks
Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, who was convicted of the largest military leak in the history of the US, was sentenced to 35 years in military prison.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Signs Bill Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill Monday which bans conversion therapy for minors.