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From military veteran to humanitarian
Many veterans want to continue to serve after they've left the military, and some turn to humanitarian work to recover that sense of purpose.
Training monkeys to assist people with severe disabilities
Through the Helping Hands program, capuchin monkeys are trained and placed in homes where they help those with disabilities....
Faith-based influence in South Sudan
American Christians were instrumental in ending Sudan's civil war. Now some are worried about their continued influence in South Sudan. ...
Japan's earthquake victims begin to rebuild
Victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan face a daunting task of rebuilding the country....
Why Teach for America works
Twenty years after the program started, Teach for America is still producing teachers. The program could hold clues into how to improve the US education system in general....
Egypt's nostalgia and ancient civilizations
Egypt's archeological sites are open again, after the recent protests. Now archaeologists are trying to get the tourists back, too....
Iowa politicos try to sell Pollock's "Mural"
Politicians are trying to force the University of Iowa to sell Jackson Pollock's painting "Mural" for some $140 million....
BP oil spill and ongoing health problems
Gulf Coast residents are experiencing a host of health problems, and the BP oil spill may be to blame....
Ocean noise may threaten dolphins, whales
Human activity is raising the noise levels in the ocean, which could threaten the lives of dolphins and endangered whales. ...
Environmental groups sue the EPA to save species
Laws protecting endangered species and regulating pesticides could drastically change because of a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency....
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