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When Charmian Wright, a veterinarian with 30 years of experience, heard reports of horses getting hurt during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, heading out to help was the obvious choice for her…

The U.S. divorce rate dropped for the third year in a row, reaching its lowest point in nearly 40 years, according to data released Thursday…

Election Day in the United States finally came to a long-awaited close last night as Americans chose who would be the 45th president. Some of the other names on ballots across the country, however, will be recorded in the history books as “firsts” in their fields…

Nura Afia is a well-known Muslim beauty blogger and now, she’s also an ambassador for CoverGirl.

Every Thursday, Najib and his friends Sadiq Naqibullah and Farzad Bashir walk 30 minutes each way from their neighborhood in eastern Kabul to spend an hour learning how to skateboard.

A North Dakota judge refused to authorize riot charges against award-winning journalist Amy Goodman for her reporting on an attack against Native American-led anti-pipeline protesters.

United Kingdom conservationists are jumping for joy over the births of two critically endangered newborn black rhinos.

This Romanian shelter doesn’t believe in euthanizing dogs just because they aren’t perfect – that’s why they not only take in abandoned pups, but they also give them a set of wheels as well.

Bionic Yarn, an eco-friendly company whose co-founder and creative director is multi-talented entertainer and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams, has figured out a way to look good while still doing good for the planet.

The UK is designating an enormous amount of space located around a few of its British overseas territories as protected areas, ending commercial fishing around the islands and ensuring preservation of marine life in the area.

Hundreds of nuns trained in Kung Fu are biking the Himalayas to oppose human trafficking…

Big news, everyone: G.I. Joe has traded in his weapon for a yoga mat.

Through USA Swimming’s Make a Splash program, Cullen Jones, 32, and other elite swimmers have traveled to more than 40 cities around the country, giving free lessons and promoting water safety.

Hundreds of Native Americans and allies from across the country have been camped near the Missouri River to join the protest against The Dakota Access Pipeline.

New public pianos will be bringing the sound of music to Worcester's streets in four different locations downtown over the next couple weeks.

With her victory in the 100-meter freestyle, Simone Manuel became the first African-American woman to capture an Olympic gold medal in swimming.

Many Muslims attended church in France this Sunday to show compassion for slain priest, Father Jacques Hamel, and solidarity with their Catholic compatriots.

This company wants to help you bathe guilt-free, with bath products that save water and opt out of plastics altogether.

Regular gatherings known as “Walks for Peace” have become weekly routines in parts of Boston including Dorchester, Charlestown and Mattapan.

The United Methodist Church (UMC) elected its first openly gay bishop Friday evening, a major step towards LGBT equality for America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination.

Last year when Brazil was hit with a Zika outbreak, Todd Wichmann dropped everything to develop an organic mosquito repellent.

D.C.'s increase in the minimum wage, a major victory for organizations like D.C. for $15 and Fight for $15 campaigns, drew praise from President Obama.

Solar roadways are coming to the most famous highway in the United States — Route 66…

After Orlando, faith leaders are starting to take ownership of religious homophobia.