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Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

Cody Sullivan received a standing ovation when he received his college certificate.

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A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.

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A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.

A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

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Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.

Microsoft announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that CEO Steve Ballmer will be retiring.

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A new coalition of Japanese tour operators is trying to seize on the country's waning interest in killing wild cetaceans.

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Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.

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A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues.

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New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

Lisa Jackson will serve as the computing giant's VP for environmental initiatives.

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In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.'

The EPA has unveiled a plan to limit carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants. Here's a look at what the rules could mean.

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Ryan Nicodemus discusses how and why he and Joshua Fields Millburn left successful careers, ditched most of their stuff, and set up shop in a Montana cabin.

Cousteau announced a partnership with AdvisorShares Investments to leverage the might of Wall Street to finance solutions of global problems.

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