http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-11T13:09:00-08:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/TlCIGUoixHs/ Leslie Lopez isn't even one month yet, and has already had the scare of her life. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida ]]> 2009-11-08T14:07:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/quick_thinking_teen_saves_baby/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/0JN35zzH2OE/ Behind the bar at a local restaurant, Doc Hendley leans in to hear his customer over the band. "You like the pinot? Cool," he says. Environment, Water, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, South-East Asia, Cambodia, North America, United States, North Carolina ]]> 2009-11-07T13:32:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bartender_helps_turn_wine_to_water_in_developing_world/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/FZj6LKYlGfY/ Deputy Kenneth Moon was alone at his station at a county jail facility near Tampa when an inmate attacked him with no warning. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida ]]> 2009-11-05T16:41:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/inmates_come_to_guards_aid_in_jail_attack/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/OZpbaUB1coI/ A New York man is being called a hero, but he says he just did what anyone would have done. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, New York ]]> 2009-10-26T13:24:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/man_rescues_boy_from_burning_building/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/P065vrNWtfs/ As Zack Stephney stepped into the floodwaters last week, history washed over him. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Georgia ]]> 2009-10-07T10:05:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/flood_rescuer_repeats_fathers_heroic_actions/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/Xg8OTvfJaPg/ Male breast cancer survivor Tony Ryan is taking part in a 1,800km charity motorbike ride from Mossman to Brisbane to raise money for Cancer Council Queensland. World, Health, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Oceania, Australia ]]> 2009-10-06T15:44:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/charity_trek_for_male_breast_cancer/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/ZCWx5YrEUgM/ DJ and songwriter Moby has announced plans to donate proceeds taken from three upcoming gig dates in California to charity. World, Politics, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States ]]> 2009-10-06T15:43:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/moby_to_donate_gig_proceeds_to_charity/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/au2cq4lx9Gc/ An annual family boating trip to the Florida Keys took a bloody and life-changing turn for Jordan Thomas. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Tennessee ]]> 2009-08-31T15:41:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/double_amputee_loses_legs_finds_a_cause/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/ndFR0UDHlrQ/ A 17-year-old boy became the youngest person to sail solo around the world with assistance Thursday when his 50-foot racing yacht cruised back into U.K. waters after a nine-month voyage. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-08-27T17:26:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/teen_sails_into_record_books_with_round_the_world_voyage/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/WNYvgTQ7KHQ/ Running man Eddie Izzard has completed his 21st marathon so far, as part of his 1,100 miles around Britain for Sport Relief. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Wales ]]> 2009-08-24T15:03:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/eddie_izzard_completes_21st_marathon/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/TAaUwsMNnnY/ When Washington manicurist Lidia Schaefer returned to her native village in Ethiopia, she was troubled by what she saw: children walking three hours each way to attend classes held not in a school, but under a tree. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, Ethiopia, North America, United States, Washington ]]> 2009-06-14T11:37:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/manicurist_sells_house_car_to_build_school/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/gvSO0QOl780/ A Connecticut family was saved from a house fire by a newlywed who rushed inside through thick smoke while wearing her wedding gown. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Connecticut ]]> 2009-06-01T11:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/conn_bride_rescues_family_from_house_fire/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/KF7oyy6M5Pk/ Most of us hear stories of Airmen saving lives in combat, but a U.S. airman who saves the lives of more than 300 passengers is definitely a story worth hearing. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, East Asia, Japan, North America, United States, California, Illinois ]]> 2009-05-22T10:34:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_airman_spots_aircraft_fuel_leak_at_35000_feet_on_narita_bound_flight/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/3fwqq2TcVn0/ The pair of dogs that brought New York's Major Deegan Expressway to a near-standstill last week have been reunited with their owner. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Reunited Stories, Regions, North America, United States, New York ]]> 2009-05-19T10:13:19-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/heroic_dog_protects_injured_dog_from_oncoming_traffic_both_are_reunited_wit/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/Y3UYfSpIafE/ At age 11, Zach Bonner has already walked farther and done more for charity than many grown-ups. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-05-13T09:03:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/fla_boy_11_walking_to_dc_for_homeless_kids/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/Sq1ZWDHHVbk/ British soldier Phil Packer was told a year ago that he would never walk again, but on Saturday he finished the London Marathon. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-05-12T08:11:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/man_who_wouldnt_walk_again_finishes_marathon/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/KrOipY7YUeQ/ A Papua New Guinea man made a four-day trip to Cairns carrying a six-year-old girl so badly injured her intestines were exposed. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, Oceania, Australia, Papua New Guinea ]]> 2009-05-01T07:25:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/four_day_journey_to_cairns_saves_girls_life/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/vKFcGXEeMS4/ Two deputies and a good Samaritan saved a man whose car swerved off into a canal by smashing out the windows and bringing him to safety, the Sheriff's Office said today. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida ]]> 2009-03-15T10:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/deputies_and_witness_rescue_man_from_west_boca_canal/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/DUAtEAeQmBM/ With his hands red from the cold, Zach Sizemore reached for another case of water and headed up the driveway of a stranger. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Kentucky ]]> 2009-03-02T11:39:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/boy_scout_hero_w_video/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/uqcz/~3/ft6w0SsEUyk/ A man from Greater Manchester has spoken about being rescued near the Bermuda Triangle after being lost at sea for 40 days. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Reunited Stories, Regions, Africa, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda, Europe, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-02-24T11:10:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pair_rescued_in_bermuda_triangle/?source=rss