An ad agency in Colombia has created pro bono TV commercials in an effort to convince guerrilla rebels to disband—and it seems to be working. More »
Juan Manuel Pineda has been through so much trauma it could make you cry just thinking about it. But thanks to some generous strangers, his luck has turned for the better, and he recently achieved his dream of performing in a rock show onstage. More »
A non-profit group of LA cyclists is trying to shut down the streets to cars once a week, allowing people to reclaim the streets. More »
Through the Federation of Black Cowboys, black teens have the opportunity to ride horses and learn about black heroes of the Wild West on a ranch in the middle of New York City. More »
The American Museum of Natural History recently unveiled a unique creation: a tapestry made entirely from spider silk. More »
To make it easier to deal with his chemotherapy and radiation treatments, a seven-year-old boy learned to imagine himself as a superhero. Now, there's a comic book featuring his adventures to help other sick children. More »
After losing his newborn son, Stuart Sharp hit rock bottom—and then bounced back to compose a brilliant symphony for the London Philharmonic. More »
In New Orleans, a group of doctors and volunteer organizers realize that the local musicians have given so much to the city—so why not give something back to them? More »
For the first time in 70 years, British singer Vera Lynn is at the top of the UK music charts. More »
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. More »
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. More »
Meet Yosemite Bob, a Yosemite park ranger who shares his love of nature through Twitter and other modern technology. More »
Warren MacLeod carved the "Sconestone" out of an African soapstone—and now he's sent it off on a global mission of kindness. More »
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. More »
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. More »