1 hr ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers
Naples non-profit uses water therapy to help Veterans cope
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla -- For many Veterans, the realities of war never go away once they return home.
5 hrs ago | Roadracing World
AMA Pro Racing Buys Its Own Airfence
AMA Pro Racing officials announced today that the company has made an important investment in rider safety and will be taking delivery of a brand new inventory of Airfence for enhancing the protection of riders at GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing events.
9 hrs ago | News 4 Jax
Service dog helps autistic boy
Life is a little easier for a 6-year-old autistic boy and his parents after a service dog begins spending time with their family.
13 hrs ago | SFGate
Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.
Soldiers and sex: Can men evolve?
Editor's note: Pepper Schwartz is professor of sociology at the University of Washington and the author or co-author of 17 books, the latest of which is " The Normal Bar." She is the AARP Love and Relationship Ambassador and writes the Naked Truth column for AARP.org. She is a senior fellow at the Council on Contemporary Families, a nonprofit ... (more)
A safe haven for military pets
Mary Strickler was eagerly awaiting the arrival yesterday of a Chihuahua named Trixie from Norfolk, Va., as the newest addition to her South Jersey home.
House Dems seek changes to JobsOhio oversight
Ohio House Democrats proposed reporting and oversight changes to Gov. John Kasich's private nonprofit job-creation office on Thursday that they said would make it more publicly accountable.
Where your donation dollars go
As you watch the horrific aftermath of the tornado in Oklahoma play out on television and reach into your wallet to make a donation, do you know where that money is actually going? The Red Cross often leads the charge after natural disasters, like the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla., that killed 24, injured more than 200 and wiped out thousands of ... (more)
Top Six Facts Lost in the IRS Scandal
In the furious fallout from the revelation that the IRS flagged applications from conservative nonprofits for extra review because of their political activity, some points about the big picture Consider this our Top 6 list of need-to-know facts on social welfare nonprofits , also known as dark money groups because they don't have to disclose their ... (more)
US criticized over response to Indonesia attacks
The U.S. expressed concern Thursday over increased attacks on religious minorities in Indonesia, but human rights groups accused Washington of downplaying the problem as it looks to forge stronger relations with Jakarta.
Political Leaders, Equality Advocates Decry Va Gop Nominees
Two Democratic legislators and the head of a nonprofit organization advocating for LGBT rights in Virginia held a press call Tuesday to condemn the anti-LGBT records and rhetoric used by the GOP's statewide candidates, specifically Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, candidate for governor, and lieutenant governor nominee E.W. Jackson.
USA lags behind others in paid vacation, holidays
The Center for Economic and Policy Research released a report that says the USA lags behind the richest countries in paid annual vacation and holidays.
Critics rain on PPS plan to omit solar roofs
Portland Public Schools is preparing to spend the first chunk of its voter-approved $482 million construction bond money - but even before the work has begun, it's getting some backlash.
By Monisha Martins - Maple Ridge News Published: May 22, 2013 5:40 PM Updated: May 22, 2013 5:41 PM A former mayor of Maple Ridge who is being sued by the district for operating a golf course in violation of current zoning has pledged to recoup the losses he's suffered as a result of the lawsuit.
Locked up, but still a big help
The Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville has experienced a rash of cancer diagnoses in recent years, with both staff members and inmates receiving the dreaded news.
Scientists Say EF-5 Tornado Hit Moore, OK
By Staci DaSilva sdasilva@kcautv.com Anywhere from 3,000 - 4,000 Gallons of farm fresh milk travel through Burbach's Countryside Dairy every week.
Pizza Delivery to Afghanistan Troops Set Guinness Record
A pizza mission to U.S. military service members in Afghanistan has made the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest pizza delivery.
Official: Treasury played no role in IRS targeting
The Treasury Department's No. 2 official told Congress on Wednesday that his agency played no role in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups.
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area.
2 infants among 10 kids killed in Oklahoma tornado
When a small anti-abortion group in Iowa sought nonprofit status, the IRS asked its board to promise not to organize protests outside Planned Parenthood and demanded to know how its prayer meetings and protest signs... When a small anti-abortion group in Iowa sought nonprofit status, the Internal Revenue Service asked its board to promise not to ... (more)