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Teen donates 800 Christmas presents to the hospital she spent her childhood in

16-year-old Lydia Brown has been donating presents to kids at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center for four years in a row.

A dog's paw is held at the vet as a person with gloves checks their vitals.

Only 200 people in the US are certified as a 'veterinary social worker.' Here's why their work's essential

As pet loss takes a serious emotional toll on millions of Americans, a growing field of veterinary social workers is emerging.

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10K strangers respond to woman's request for Christmas cards after announcing she has terminal cancer

“After finding out last week that this is probably going to be my last Christmas, I am looking for ways to make it super special,” the 47-year-old mom of three shared in a now-viral Facebook post.

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Gracie Abrams just released a new song about mass shootings. All proceeds will go to reducing gun violence

Gracie Abrams, known for hits like “That’s So True” and “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” is tackling a new subject in her latest single: gun violence.

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Betty Reid Soskin, oldest US park ranger, dies at 104. This is what she believed was her greatest contribution

Betty Reid Soskin spent her life preserving Black history, women’s stories, and overlooked voices in the country’s national park sites.

Dolly Parton stands in front of a wall of children's books with her arms outstretched

Over the last 30 years, Dolly Parton has donated more than 270 million books to children in need

Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library as a tribute to her father, who never learned how to read.

Scientists are building a 'Noah's ark' of animal cells on the moon

Smithsonian scientists are working on a lunar vault that will cryopreserve animal cells from Earth’s most endangered species.

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This Florida program reduced preterm births by 30%. Could it be a model for other states?

According to the March of Dimes, preterm birth and low birthweight-related health complications cause 37.5% of infant deaths nationwide.

An African elephant pours dirt over its head

Elephants are saving African forests — by trampling through them

Although the behavior may appear destructive, it is anything but.

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Scientists discover 'ghost' marsupial species in Australia. It's related to the kangaroo

An exciting fossil discovery unearthed a new species of kangaroo relative in an Australian cave system.

A group of 19 Buddhist monks in orange robes walk barefoot along a road in the United States, a dog at their side

Buddhist monks (and their rescue dog) meet with Americans on 2,300-mile trek across the country

The Peace Walk began in Fort Worth, Texas, and will end in Washington, D.C. Along the way, the monks are meeting with and being cared for by local communities.