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 2008 2008-11-17T20:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/doctors_say_marrow_transplant_may_have_cured_aids/?source=rss An American man who suffered from AIDS appears to have been cured of the disease 20 months after receiving a targeted bone marrow transplant normally used to fight leukemia, his doctors said Wednesday. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, Germany, Top Stories, Health Top Stories 2008-11-13T00:07:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/fishing_line_used_to_save_drowning_man_in_wauconda/?source=rss Shawn Prate's rod and reel turned into lifesaving equipment when he went fishing with his son at a private 1-acre pond late Thursday afternoon in Wauconda. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Illinois, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-11-11T11:53:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/electric_shock_east_coast_network_by_2012/?source=rss Australians could soon be able to sign up for an electric car in much the same way they do now for a mobile phone -- even getting a new car for nothing and paying only for the running costs, equivalent to what we now pay for petrol. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, Denmark, Middle East, Israel, Oceania, Australia, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-11-10T11:02:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/youtube_goes_full_length/?source=rss Tired of snippets? Bored with small clips, when you want the whole show? YouTube will soon team up with MGM to offer full-length movies and TV shows through the video-sharing site. Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-11-10T10:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dog_risks_own_life_to_save_kittens_from_house_fire_w_video/?source=rss In Australia, a dog risked his own life to save a litter of kittens trapped in a burning house. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, Oceania, Australia, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-11-08T12:23:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_tea_may_delay_onset_of_type_1_diabetes/?source=rss A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Georgia, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-11-08T10:25:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/a_climate_czar_in_the_obama_white_house/?source=rss Environmental groups see Barack Obama’s presidential victory as a chance to undo the Bush legacy on global warming, and one idea they are discussing is the possibility of a White House "climate czar." World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-11-08T10:25:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/free_surgery_to_fix_smiles/?source=rss More than 300 mainly Burmese villagers living near the border in Mae Sot district had their smiles fixed yesterday. Health, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, South-East Asia, Myanmar, Thailand, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-11-08T10:05:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dallas_county_animal_shelter_receives_outpouring_of_help/?source=rss After months of dwindling donations at the Humane Society of Dallas County, money started rolling in on Thursday from across North Texas. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Texas, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-11-07T14:09:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/wind_power_can_prevent_climate_change_study/?source=rss Wind power could produce 12 per cent of the world's energy needs and prevent 10 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions within 12 years, according to a report. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Africa, Angola, East Asia, China, Europe, Belgium, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-11-03T11:33:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_rural_development_arm_signs_deal_to_help_cut_poverty_in_moldova/?source=rss The United Nations agency tasked with reducing rural poverty announced today that it will spend more than $13 million supporting a programme in Moldova to boost the Eastern European country's farm and horticulture industries. World, Human Rights, Business, Regions, Europe, Moldova, United Nations, Business Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-11-03T11:21:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/argentina_new_movement_to_combat_poverty/?source=rss A new movement formed by a host of political, social, labour and cultural organisations of Argentina launched an action plan Friday to reduce poverty and child mortality and to promote more equal distribution of wealth. World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, South America, Argentina, World Top Stories 2008-11-03T11:09:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/berlin_memorial_for_wwii_germans_who_helped_jews/?source=rss The "Silent Heroes" now have a voice. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, Europe, Germany, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-11-03T11:09:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bednets_pay_off_with_plunge_in_malaria_cases_in_gambia/?source=rss The incidence of malaria in Gambia fell substantially in five years, mainly thanks to strategies protecting pregnant women and children, researchers said. World, General World, Health, General Health, Regions, Africa, Gambia, Health Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-11-03T11:04:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/foreclosure_angel_saves_strangers_home/?source=rss Tracy Pottsboro lost her job and then her home when she couldn't make mortgage payments. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Texas, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-10-27T14:59:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/blind_band_will_be_rose_parades_first/?source=rss The entire student body had been herded into the gym to sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' which was video-recorded for a school project. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, California, Ohio, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-10-25T11:55:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pulitzer_widow_donates_art_45m_to_harvard_art_museum/?source=rss The Harvard Art Museum has received a gift of 31 works of art and $45 million US from Emily Rauh Pulitzer, a former assistant curator and longtime benefactor. Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Missouri, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-10-25T11:45:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/wind_is_energy_gift_for_native_americans/?source=rss Native Americans on the Great Plains are harvesting a new gift these days ... wind power. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, California, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-10-25T11:37:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/greek_dig_unearths_neolithic_household_gear/?source=rss A 6,000 year-old set of household gear, including crockery and two wood-fired ovens, has been found in the buried ruins of a prehistoric farmhouse in northern Greece, officials said Thursday. Science, Archeology, Regions, Europe, Greece, Science Top Stories 2008-10-25T11:25:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_e_minis_new_electric_car/?source=rss The BMW Group is about to become the first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of nearly 500 all electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, General Business, Regions, Europe, Germany, North America, United States, California, New Jersey, New York, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-10-25T11:22:00-08:00