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Environment
Leonardo DiCaprio Puts $200 Million Behind an Effort to Save 100 Endangered Species
Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bezos Earth Fund are putting $200 million toward recovering 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries.
Environment
Amur Leopard Cub Born at Cleveland Zoo Is First in 144-Year History
Amur leopard cub born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo marks the first birth of the endangered species in the zoo's 144-year history.
Animal Rescue
Firefighters Use Airboat and Drone to Rescue Dog Swimming in SF Bay
Dog swimming SF Bay is rescued after firefighters used a drone and airboat to bring the missing pet safely back to shore.
Parenting
Granddaughter Walks Through the Door With the Great-Grandson They Had Only Met on FaceTime
Tony and Carol’s priceless reaction was captured when Stephanie surprised them with Jackson, the great-grandson they had only met on FaceTime.
Neighborhood Heroes
Montana Boy, 14, Lassos Drowning Man From the Yellowstone River on First Throw
Montana boy lassos drowning man after a 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast uses his skills to rescue a stranger from the Yellowstone River.
Inspirational
Japanese Surgeons Mark 34th Year of Free Cleft Surgery Missions in Vietnam
Japanese medical volunteers have spent 34 years providing free cleft surgeries in Vietnam, transforming the lives of children who need care.
Heartwarming
Sister Gives Birth on Wedding Day – Then Surprises Bride By Naming Baby After Her
A bride cried tears of joy after her sister gave birth on her wedding day and revealed that the newborn baby had been named in her honor.
Environment
18 Donkeys Have Helped Keep Spanish National Park Free of Wildfires for 9 Years
18 donkeys in Spain's Doñana National Park are helping prevent wildfires by grazing on dry vegetation that can fuel dangerous blazes.