Feeling Blue? Share A Laugh With Archbishop Desmond Tutu
When he chuckled at a conference last week, the world was a happier place. And when he spoke, he reminded us all how little moments can have a big impact.
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9 Months Pregnant, An African Woman Risks It All And Heads To Europe
Tatiana Kanga paid a Moroccan smuggler $1,290 so she and her toddler daughter could ride in a rubber boat, 14 harrowing hours from Africa to Europe.
Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace
It's unclear when peace talks that were mentioned earlier this week might occur. Warplanes have been hitting areas under Houthi control Thursday.
'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says
"This is possibly the spark that's going to ignite change, real change, in this city, and with the Baltimore Police Department," says former Commissioner Leonard Hamm.
Anti-Test 'Opt-Out' Movement Makes A Wave In New York State
Activists say that about 175,000 students refused to take federally mandated tests last week.
Comcast, Time Warner Push For Merger Approval Amid Opposition
Company officials met with regulators who are considering whether to back the proposed $45 billion merger. A group of senators say the deal should be rejected, calling it anti-competitive.
Fruit Growers Try Tricking Mother Nature To Prevent Crop Damage
In Michigan's orchard country, extreme heat and cold can mean disaster for fruit growers. Now some are using a new twist on old technology to fool trees when sudden, unexpected weather changes occur.
Visiting The Everglades, Obama Takes Swipe At Climate Change Deniers
"Climate change can no longer be denied," Obama said. "It can't be edited out. It can't be omitted from the conversation. And action can no longer be delayed."
New Orleans Bans Smoking In Bars, Restaurants
Lighting up in casinos is off-limits, too. The smoking ban stems from a law passed earlier this year.
Acclaimed Australian Wellness Blogger Says She Made Up Cancer Claims
Belle Gibson's claims that she cured her terminal brain cancer solely through diet and lifestyle spawned a wellness empire, an award-winning app, a recipe book and a large online following.