News & Features Archive

• September 20 2009

  Boy Wonder Physician Hunts Modern Medicine’s Holy Grail

  After school, 16-year-old Akrit Jaswal spends time on his favorite hobby: trying to find a cure for cancer. Read More

• September 07 2009

  Holocaust Children Unite to Celebrate their 100-Year-Old Hero

  In 1939, a British stockbroker went on a mission to rescue 669 Jewish Czech children from certain death at a concentration camp. 70 years later, his "children" have made a journey back to thank him. Read More

• September 01 2009

  Quadruple Amputee Dances at World-Famous Juilliard School

  Although Kiera Brinkley is a quadruple amputee, her disabilities have never stopped her from dancing. And recently, she had the opportunity to show off her skills with a performance at the world-famous Juilliard School. Read More

• August 31 2009

  Two Campus Cops Solve Infamous Dugard Kidnapping Case

  As the grisly details of the Dugard kidnapping story emerge, one element has gone largely unnoticed: the heroic acts of two members of the University of California Berkeley police force, which led directly to the arrest of Dugard's captor. Read More

• August 30 2009

  Katrina-Devastated School Gets $2 Million Donated Stadium

  New Orlean's Carver High School and its football field were both destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. Now, the school's athletic director and coach are working to bring back school spirit with the establishment of a new $2 million stadium, funded by donations. Read More

• August 24 2009

  Chef Gives Up Prestigious Restaurant Job for Soup Kitchen

  Eight years ago, Tim Hammack was working as a chef at Napa Valley's prestigious Bouchon Bistro—but he traded in the high tips for a far more fulfilling job at a soup kitchen. Read More

• August 20 2009

  8-Year-Old Sells Original Story to Raise Money for Animal Rescue Groups

  To help save the lives of abandoned pets, animal lover Joshua Bayer has written and self-published a 10-page story, and will send all of the proceeds to animal rescue groups. Read More

• August 17 2009

  Man Turns Dumpster Diving Into Act of Charity

  Dumpster diving may seem a bit gross, but a Kenyan teacher is finding treasure in the trash, which he uses to help his homeland. Read More

• August 11 2009

  Young Woman Goes from NYC Model to Adoptive Mother of Three within a Year

  Two years ago, Jessica Hanna was a model and hairdresser in New York City. Now, thanks to a strange set of circumstances, she's the proud mother of four children—one biological, and three adopted. Read More

• August 05 2009

  Soldier’s Son Fulfills Family Promise Made at Iwo Jima

  64 years ago, an American soldier made a promise to his Japanese hostage to keep his family photographs safe, and return them to his family one day if possible. The soldier never managed to locate the family—but decades later, his son finally fulfilled the promise. Read More

• August 03 2009

  Homeless Men Build Ship to Sail Around the World

  In memory of the priest who helped them realize their potential, a group of homeless men in Poland are building a ship that they plan to sail around the world. Read More

• July 28 2009

  Oliver Percovich Unites Afghani Kids Through Non-profit Skateistan

  Typically, males and females are strictly segregated from mixing together in Afghani culture. But thanks to Australian Oliver Percovich, Kabul children from all backgrounds are creating a common bond—on wheels. Read More

• July 21 2009

  Bank Employee Busts Multi-Million Dollar Scam

  Everyone knows the importance of customer service. But a bank manager in Midland, Michigan went above and beyond the call of duty by putting a stop to a scam against one of his bank's elderly customers, protecting other victims from losing millions. Read More

• July 20 2009

  Teenager Zac Sunderland Completes Solo Sail Around the World

  At the age of 17, Zac Sunderland has just become the world's youngest person to ever complete a solo sailing expedition around the world. Read More

• July 19 2009

  Jason Becker: The Amazing Musician with ALS Who Composes with His Eyes

  By the age of 20, Jason Becker was already a guitar legend—but after being diagnosed with ALS, he lost his mobility and was told he would have just several years to live. 20 years after that awful diagnosis, this inspiring man is still going strong and creating beautiful music. Read More

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