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/decline_in_dead_zones_efforts_to_heal_chesapeake_bay_are_working/?source=rss Efforts to reduce the flow of fertilizers, animal waste and other pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay appear to be giving a boost to the bay's health, a new study that analyzed 60 years of water quality data has concluded. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Virginia 2011-11-10T05:52:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_plow_hearthr_campaign_to_reforest_americar_reaches_goal/?source=rss The Plow & Hearth(R) Campaign to Reforest America®, a yearlong reforestation effort launched by the company last October has reached its goal of donating one million trees to be planted in locations across the country. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia 2009-10-25T01:28:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_homeless_couple_marry_in_dream_wedding/?source=rss The groom wore a black tuxedo, a damask-rose pink waistcoat and tie, and an ear-to-ear smile. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Virginia, Washington D.C. 2009-05-09T12:03:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mystery_donors_give_45_million_to_colleges1/?source=rss A mystery is unfolding in the world of college fundraising: During the past few weeks, at least eight universities have received gifts totaling nearly $45 million, and the schools had to promise not to try to find out the giver's identity. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia 2009-04-25T00:59:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/obama_signs_wide_ranging_conservation_law/?source=rss President Barack Obama signed legislation on Monday expanding and protecting US public parks and wilderness areas from oil and gas development, billed as the largest US conservation measure in more than 15 years. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, California, Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia 2009-04-01T10:23:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/endangered_leopards_birth_suprises_all/?source=rss At the National Zoo in Washington this week, the surprise birth of not one, but two clouded leopard cubs is giving new hope to an endangered species. Environment, Wildlife, Regions, East Asia, China, North America, United States, Virginia, Washington D.C. 2009-03-27T14:11:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_vaccine_developed_for_preventing_uncommon_cold_virus/?source=rss Common colds typically cause a week of sneezing, aches and pains and then fade away leaving only a sore nose and a few used sick days behind. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, East Asia, China, Hong Kong, North America, United States, Virginia 2009-02-15T10:46:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/gates_foundation_donates_to_health_connectivity/?source=rss Charitable causes are getting hit hard these days, but the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, formed by the eponymous Microsoft founder and his wife, announced Thursday the donation of nearly $14 million. World, Human Rights, Health, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Arkansas, California, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington 2008-12-26T09:18:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/toddler_lost_in_the_woods_saved_by_two_puppies_who_kept_him_warm_w_video/?source=rss A couple of puppies are being credited for helping save the life of a Virginia toddler ... Three-year-old Jaylynn Thorpe was found over the weekend after he had been lost in the woods for 21 hours. Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Virginia, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-12-09T10:34:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/librarian_leaves_22_million_to_her_colleges/?source=rss A retired Virginia school teacher and librarian who died two years ago left more than $2 million to split between the universities she attended, the schools announced Tuesday. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, North Carolina, Virginia, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-11-30T10:23:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/free_reusable_bags_at_whole_foods/?source=rss Whole Foods Markets, from New Jersey to Virginia, began giving away one free reusable bag per customer yesterday to encourage shoppers to "BYOB" -- Bring Your Own Bag. 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Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Regions, North America, United States, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia 2007-10-10T02:30:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/turkey_noahs_ark_anomaly_gets_a_new_image/?source=rss Three high-tech companies have joined technology in the search for evidence that a 980-foot-long feature on Turkey's Mt. Ararat might be what's left of Noah's Ark. Science, Ancient Discoveries, Space, Technology, Feel Good, Regions, Europe, Turkey, North America, United States, Texas, Virginia, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-09-24T10:43:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/theater_classes_help_docs_bedside_manners1/?source=rss New evidence suggests that a bit of theatrics can help doctors become better caregivers. Health, Regions, North America, United States, Virginia, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-09-09T12:07:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/for_some_exercise_jogs_spirituality_running_can_nurture_body_and_soul_in_a_/?source=rss Like many runners, the Rev. Charles Henderson of New York City runs to shed pounds and stay fit. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Arkansas, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-06-20T12:28:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/nemos_secret_clownfish_use_snappy_trick_to_make_weird_sounds/?source=rss Movie magic gave a human voice to the hero of 'Finding Nemo.' Environment, Wildlife, Regions, Europe, Belgium, North America, United States, Florida, Virginia, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-05-18T12:34:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/madagascar_creates_millions_of_acres_of_new_protected_areas/?source=rss The government of Madagascar has established 15 new conservation areas encompassing a total of 2.65 million acres (about a million hectares) on the East African island famed for its unique wildlife. Top Headlines, Popular Articles, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, UK Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, Africa, Madagascar, Europe, United Kingdom, England, North America, United States, Virginia 2007-05-05T12:08:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_first_caffeinated_soap_that_helps_you_wake_up/?source=rss Too lazy to get up from bed in the morning to make yourself a coffee? Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Virginia, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-04-23T11:59:01+00:00