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Microsoft IT Academy empowers students to face the challenge of the 2009 Imagine Cup and realize their potential through technology.

First grantee conference to explore science, technology, engineering and math education and grow network of champions

Museum Hermitage Amsterdam is a symbol of Philips' 111-year historical affiliation with Russia

The World Health Organization and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures in four key areas so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters, including the risks from climate change.

OnStar Joins Lawsuit to Protect Its Customers from Receiving Unwanted Calls

People Encouraged to Take Basic Preparedness Steps for Hurricane and Flu Seasons

DHL is once again offering the DHL Innovation Award which gives young logistics scientists the opportunity gain attention for their practical logistics solutions.

Television actor Dean Cain and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait team up with Microsoft's Browser for the Better campaign in which each completed download of Internet Explorer 8 results in a donation of eight meals to Feeding America.

Shell agreed to settle a court case in New York related to allegations in connection with the Nigerian military government’s execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and others in 1995, making a humanitarian gesture to set up a trust fund to benefit the Ogoni people.

Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits Are Invited to Apply for Grants to Help Survivors of Domestic Violence

Report Identifies "Expectations Gap" and the Need for More Support at Home as Major Factors in the Rising Tide of High School Dropouts

Reforms To Lobby Restrictions Are A Welcomed First Step, Says ACLU.

Audi of America will again team up with star quarterback Tom Brady and the non-profit organization Best Buddies International as the Title Sponsor and Official Vehicle of the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, a charity bike ride in support of people with intellectual disabilities.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the swearing in of Carol J. Horning as its new Director for Guyana. Acting Administrator for Latin America Deborah Kennedy-Iraheta administered the oath of office to Ms. Horning.

Holmes will examine the recent past of industry and government investments in the technologies, policies, finances, and national strategies for air travel with a future look into air transportation systems.

Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire shared his personal experience with a season-ending sports-related eye injury at The Vision Council's Vision Summit in Washington, DC.

Here’s a real sunshine story! Starting in June 2009, for every SUNNAN solar powered lamp sold in IKEA stores worldwide, one lamp will be given to UNICEF to light up the life of a child.

CEO Ellen Kullman Updates Investors on Growth Opportunities in Increasing Food Productivity, Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels, Protecting Lives, Growing in Emerging Markets

TED Fellows program brings outstanding, world-changing leaders to participate in TED community

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced the successful first flight of a B-52 Stratofortress upgraded with Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT), a modification that equips the legendary B-52 with 21st-century situational awareness and mission flexibility. The aircraft made the 3.5-hour flight on May 21 from the Boeing Integrated Defense Systems facility in Wichita.