http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/man_returns_home_after_receiving_artificial_heart/?source=rss A man who received an artificial heart through surgery is back and home and doing well, he said. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma 2010-10-19T20:26:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/federal_agency_spurs_people_to_adopt_older_wild_mustangs_with_a_new_incenti/?source=rss A federal agency is hoping older wild mustangs rounded up from the range will find new homes with a program that will offer stipends to owners who adopt them. Environment, Wildlife, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington D.C. 2009-04-26T11:47:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/youths_trip_to_tanzania_turns_into_calling/?source=rss It all started with a Tulsa woman's promise seven years ago to take one of her grandsons on a safari to Tanzania. World, Human Rights, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, Tanzania, North America, United States, New York, Oklahoma 2009-03-30T09:22:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/couple_brings_christmas_cheer_to_needy_w_video/?source=rss A non-profit organization, run entirely by a couple from inside their home, brings Christmas to families every year who might not experience the holiday without a little help. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma 2008-12-23T11:54:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/skies_to_be_swept_for_alien_life/?source=rss The switch has been thrown on a telescope specifically designed to seek out alien life. Science, Space, Regions, Africa, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Dijbouti, Dem. 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Science, Technology, Feel Good, General Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma, Oregon, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-09-26T10:51:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/cocaine_use_by_workers_drops/?source=rss Crackdowns on drug traffickers by Colombia and Mexico are credited with a drop in cocaine use by U.S. workers, according to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. World, Politics, Health, Feel Good, Regions, South America, Colombia, North America, Mexico, United States, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-08-13T12:21:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/okla_pair_wins_1058_million_powerball_prize/?source=rss Don Harvey's long-haul truck had almost 2 million miles on it when its engine died this week. Now, he's planning to ride the road in style, after winning a $105.8 million Powerball ticket with his wife. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-07-04T12:34:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/route_66_motels_stamped_historic/?source=rss Neon-lit motels along Route 66, once considered tacky, have now been officially stamped as historic landmarks. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-06-18T11:10:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/donor_gives_winning_lottery_ticket_to_habitat_for_humanity/?source=rss An anonymous donor is giving a ten-thousand dollar lottery ticket to the Tulsa chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-04-20T13:30:03+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/buried_1957_plymouth_to_be_unearthed_in_okla/?source=rss Organizers of a coming out party for a brand new 1957 Plymouth Belvedere could use some help. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-01-23T15:14:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tulsa_teen_cooks_up_plan_to_aid_darfur/?source=rss Gena Pollack grimaces when she talks about the violence against women in Darfur. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2006-12-27T12:33:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rules_signed_expanding_health_insurance_program/?source=rss New rules expanding a program to help small businesses provide health insurance for their employees are now in effect. Health, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2006-10-15T11:14:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/zero_energy_home_enters_affordable_range/?source=rss A for-profit home builder has constructed a house priced under $200,000 that, in an average year, costs nothing to power or heat. Top Headlines, Popular Articles, Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Oklahoma 2006-06-01T22:55:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/usda_releases_funds_to_restore_wetlands_in_20_states/?source=rss Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner has announced the availability of $5 million in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) for restoration activities in 20 states. Environment, Land, Water, Regions, North America, United States, California, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington D.C. 2005-08-02T19:07:00+00:00