WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found a cosmic supermom. It’s a galaxy that gives births to more stars in a day than ours does in a year. Astronomers used NASA’s Chandra X-Ray telescope to spot this distant gigantic galaxy creating about 740 new stars a year. By comparison, our MilkyContinue Reading
Boston (CNN) — Johanna Crawford was volunteering for a domestic violence shelter in 2003 when she answered a hot line call she will never forget. On the other end of the line was a petrified woman who had just arrived in town after fleeing her husband. She said he hadContinue Reading
Although on opposite sides of the world and 8 hours time difference, The Philippines and Liberia are finding a way to come together. Liberia is still slowly recovering from a civil war that claimed the lives of over 250,000 Liberians. The UN established a peacekeeping mission in 2003 to ensureContinue Reading
It’s finally here – the largest sporting event in the world! Each qualifying nation shows off their finest competitors in a world event to bring happiness and pride to their respective countries. It is the highest honor for an athlete to represent their country in this event. The Olympics isContinue Reading
(CNN) — Brad Ludden is a world-class whitewater kayaker. Throughout his professional career, the 31-year-old has braved treacherous rapids in more than 40 countries and racked up over 100 first descents — successfully paddling a river’s uncharted territory. Despite his success and the boyish good looks that landed him in CosmopolitanContinue Reading
Article from WebMD: When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that count — it’s what you put in your body, too. “Lather, rinse, repeat” may be standard advice, but shampoo and conditioner alone won’t give you the healthy hair youContinue Reading
It’s official–the goats of California are definitely the coolest in the country.These two from Southern California, Goatee and Pismo, fit the bill: The goats have taken to surfing with their owner, Dana McGregor, who takes the pets everywhere–even into the Pacific Ocean. The goat whisperer told the Associated Press he “taught hisContinue Reading
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Just three months ago, Debbe Ebben had no hair. On Saturday night, she was crowned Miss Alaska. Ebben shaved her head in March to raise more than $4,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which donates money for childhood cancer research. She said she did it to letContinue Reading
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, five firefighters donated an unspecified amount of their share of last week’s Mega Millions $640 million jackpot to 24-year-old Vince Cordova, a fellow fireman who is currently battling an aggressive brain tumor. The Albuquerque Station Eight firemen who have decided to donate a part of theirContinue Reading
The health benefits of sex extend well beyond the bedroom. Turns out sex is good for you in ways you may never have imagined. When you’re in the mood, it’s a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune systemContinue Reading