Ottawa shelter harassed by protesters receives over 10,000 donations ...

After a difficult weekend dealing with harassment from anti-vaccine mandate protesters, an Ottawa shelter has some go...

Free bus travel for under-22s in Scotland begins

As a new free public transport scheme begins, BBC Scotland looks at how it will work.

16-year-old rescues 2 boys who fell into icy lake in Pennsylvania

Not all superheroes wear capes! Some play ice hockey. "He was screaming for help. His friend tried to help him and he...

Observant mail carrier helps save elderly woman in NH

A mail carrier in New Hampshire is being praised for helping save an elderly woman.

Australia to spend a record $35 million to protect koalas

Australia will spend a record $50 million Australian ($35 million US) over the next four years to boost long-term pro...

Former NFL star Jerome Bettis returns to Notre Dame 30 years later to...

The Hall of Fame running back has returned to Notre Dame to complete his business degree, 30 years after his final fo...

Government backs bill to promote use of British Sign Language

Campaigners including actor Rose Ayling-Ellis are calling for BSL to be made a recognised language.

Bay Area comic book shop offers free copies of 'Maus'

Comics Conspiracy donated dozens of copies after Tennessee schools removed the book.

The 100-year-old volunteer with no plans to stop

Meet Beryl, the 100-year-old volunteer who is still making drinks at Ealing Hospital.

Hudson family celebrates return of stolen dinosaur

Rexy the dinosaur's disappearance sparked outrage for many in town. His return this week has prompted celebration. 

A couple renovating a 115-year-old building discovered two 60-foot-lo...

What started out as a couple's renovation project to convert a historic building into a bar has turned into an effort...

Xiomara Castro becomes Honduras' first female president

Xiomara Castro was sworn in as Honduras' first female president Thursday in the capital, Tegucigalpa.