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. More »
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. More »
As many of us know, the Internet can often contribute towards our lack of sleep—but thanks to some innovative and cheap new courses, it can also provide a cure. More »
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. More »
Chris Stewart was almost decapitated two years ago in a horrific racing crash, but now he's back behind the wheel. 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 »
A recent study found that for women who were focused on weight loss, seeing a photograph of a high calorie dessert could actually help them stick to their commitment. More »
If you're one of the lucky few who can cope with going to bed at midnight and waking at six with no ill effects, there may be a medical explanation: scientists have recently discovered a rare gene called DEC2, whose carriers are able to cope with less sleep than the average person. More »
While any baby's first birthday is a cause for celebration, this ceremony is an extra-special case: born 11 weeks ahead of schedule and weighing just two pounds, no one had expected the premature infant to survive. More »
The pesky plant may finally have the chance to redeem itself for all its bad deeds: according to a 10-year series of studies done on rats, kudzu extract could be the key to curbing alcohol addiction. More »
Physician Dr. Stephen Curtin claims to have come up with the perfect eyeglasses for anyone with vision focusing issues (which, after a certain point, is nearly all of us). Unlike the bifocals or trifocals that optometrists typically recommend, Curtin’s unique glasses, called TruFocals, provide a mechanically adjustable lens. More »
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. More »
Meet Yosemite Bob, a Yosemite park ranger who shares his love of nature through Twitter and other modern technology. More »
A Vermont man struck upon a bright idea by offering a "pay what you want" taxi service. Since launching the service, he's always been rewarded with a good fare. More »