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Emma and Bryn Parry

Couple Creates Charity to Help Britain's Wounded Troops

Hope for Heroes Inspires Thousands to Help Too

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South Korean vacationers take advantage of fair weather at Haeundae beach in Busan, south of Seoul (File photo)

South Korea Creates Council to Help Improve Image Overseas

International survey shows country's brand value is low; government takes measures to improve reputation abroad

USS New York

New US Warship's Bow Contains Steel from World Trade Center

USS New York's bow contains 7.5 tons of steel from Twin Towers targeted during September 11 terrorist attack

Garden pest

GM Crops Dominate US Farms, but Organic Increasing

Why most US farmers choose modified crops -- and why some don't

Americans Working Longer Hours - 2003-10-08

Bush administration proposal could threaten premium pay for some overtime work

Rooftop farming

Roof Top Gardening is a Growing Trend in New York City

Advocates say it's good for both consumers and the environment

Program participant at Winter Growth

US Government  Says No Social Security Benefits' Increase This Year

More than 52 million older Americans depend on Social Security for all or part of their retirement income

New England Patriots' Wes Welker (R) vies with Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Adam Hayward (L) during NFL International Series game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25 Oct 2009

Pro American Football Returns to Britain Amid Talk of More Games

New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off on hallowed turf of London's Wembley Stadium, Sunday

Australian customs vessel returnsthe two anti-whaling activists to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's ship, 18 Jan 2008

Quotas Cut as Scientists Warn That Southern Bluefin Tuna Stocks Close to Collapse

Australia, which is responsible for about 40 percent of the world's catch, must cut its take by almost a third

Back On My Feet running club

Running Club for Homeless Grows on US East Coast

'Back on My Feet' running club started in Philadelphia and it now has branches in Baltimore and Washington, DC

According to the WHO smoke kills one person every six seconds

Less Tobacco Smoke Means Fewer Heart Attacks

Study finds smoking bans are effective

Gold Prices Impact 'Festival of Lights'

Economic recession also affect Diwali buying, jewelers say, in general, pieces are smaller, whether gold, platinum or diamonds

A girl in Ghana now has transportation to school thanks to Bikes for the World

American Bikes Get New Life Overseas

Bikes for the World sends donated bikes to countries where they are needed

Birds circle Christopher Columbus Statue in Columbus Plaza in Washington (file photo)

US Celebrates Columbus Day

Federal holiday marks anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival to Americas

Futuristic bubble structure oozes out of traditional Beijing courtyard house

Futuristic Addition Adorns Traditional Beijing Courtyard Home 

Up-and-coming architect finds striking solution to problem of preserving old buildings in China

Lappé questions whether scarcity of food is the real cause of hunger worldwide

Diet Activists in 'Food Fight'

Groups disagree over pressuring people to improve their eating habits