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This special report, released on the one year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti, commemorates the significant outpouring of generosity from donors across America and takes a closer look at how charities put donations to use.

On January 12th a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti's capital, Port-Au-Prince and caused massive devastation to the city. The death toll is expected to be well in the thousands and a

Find out what Angelina Jolie, Bono, Lance Armstrong and Michael J. Fox have in common besides being famous.

As we commemorate the tenth anniversary of this tragedy, it is warranted that we take a look at the charities that established 9/11 funds and how they are performing today.

There are more than 1,000 charities competing for donations to continue their efforts to promote awareness and to cure breast cancer. How is a donor supposed to distinguish between them all?

The declining economy is taking a toll on many families who are finding it difficult or impossible to pay their bills and keep food on the table. Find out which charities offer programs to help those facing a financial crisis.

If you are compassionate about helping veterans, injured soldiers and their families, then consult our list of military-related charities before you write a check.

5 stars. The review just below this one is wrong on so many levels. First off, 90% of AAVA's rescued animals are in foster homes of volunteers, most of whom have full time jobs and families. All sick dogs or cats pulled from the shelter are nursed back to good health, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated by a veterinarian for every possible ailment prior to being offered for a...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted late Wednesday to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Justin Grimm threw his last pitch, the Texas Rangers were trailing the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the kind of pitchers' duel the College World Series hadn't seen in three decades, Matt Boyd was just a bit superior to Aaron Slegers.

NEW YORK (AP) — Some memorable lines spoken by the late James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in "The Sopranos":

5 stars. I'd like to share a letter written by a fellow board member of the Center for Respite Care. He died in 2011, shortly after writing this letter. RD

"My name is Alonzo Cockrell. My life would appear to be as normal as anyone else. I grew up in College Hill and graduated from Aiken High School, where I played the trombone and also played football. I was married for 17 years and have two be...

WASHINGTON (AP) — After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to dramatically toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to citizenship to millions living in the country illegally.