Life

Princeton receives 1455 Gutenberg Bible from philathrophist
Historic Bible included in 2,500-strong book collection donated to Princeton by generous alumnus

Kayla Mueller did not want boyfrend to risk life saving her
Kayla Mueller's Syrian boyfriend Omar Alkhani desperately wanted to save his girlfriend, even planning on lying to the Islamic State about their relationship status just to get her out. But Mueller refused to let Alkhani risk his life for her.

Reflection: Could fasting be for you this Lent?
Fasting humbles us, can be an expression of repentance, and is a way of growing in godliness.

Target touches life of teen in search of a job with simple act of kindness
The employees from the Target branch in Raleigh, North Carolina brought a whole new meaning to the term customer service when they helped a teen pick out a tie and practise his speech as he prepared for a job interview.
109-year-old Australian man knits sweaters to save baby penguins
Australia's oldest man Alfred "Alfie" Date is 109-years-old, but he is still doing his part to protect some of the world's most vulnerable creatures - penguins!

Postal worker saves old man's life after noticing he failed to collect his mail
People are often too preoccupied with their own lives and daily struggles that they often miss the plights of others. But postal worker Ashley Sullivan is different.

Coming 'out' in school help LBGT youth become better adjusted adults - study
Coming out in adolescence leads to lower depression, better self esteem among young adults
Alabama begins granting marriage licenses to same sex couples; some judges still resist
Alabama becomes 37th state in the US to legalize gay marriage but legal issues muddle implementation

Unicorns exist according to the Bible, expert claims
Creationist group claims that Bible made several references to a single horned animal or "unicorn"

Missing flight MH370 update: Family of victims insist plane disappearance wasn't an accident
For his part, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that he hopes Malaysia fully investigates the incident and makes peace with the families.

Feminist reportedly aborts baby because he was male: I couldn't bring a monster into this world
A feminist decided to abort her late-term unborn baby because he was male, saying she could not bear the thought of bringing "another monster into this world."

Why people settle with 'Mr Right Now' instead of waiting for 'Mr Right'
Settling for the first person to come along might have an explanation, researchers say

Bethany Hamilton pregnant: Due date for baby boy in May or June
Shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton has revealed that she is expecting her first child â a baby boy.

Is the perfect time for prayer 3am?
David Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church in Linden, Florida, suggests that praying through the night might be a great time for offering petitions to God.

Mother of Down syndrome baby denies making husband choose her or the baby
When a New Zealand man living in Armenia discovered that his newborn son Leo had Down syndrome, he was intent on raising his son no matter how difficult it might be. So when his wife wanted to give the baby up for adoption and threatened to leave him if he didn't agree, Samuel Forrest bid his wife goodbye.

Man who spent 12 years in vegetative state thought no one would ever love him
For 12 years, Martin Pistorius spent his life in the hospital, trapped in a vegetative state while his mind was active. He recalled painful moments when people visited his room and talked like he was not there, and he even heartbreakingly thought that no one would ever love him.