Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital

Clowns complete with red noses and tutus sung Carnival songs to sick children on the pediatric ward of a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the ...

ABC News - 5d

A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...

ABC News - Mar. 2

A fool's journey: Notes from a clowning workshop

Underneath layers and layers of socialization, we each have a clown willing to risk heartbreak for joy.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

A fool's journey: Notes from a clowning workshop

Underneath layers and layers of socialization, we each have a clown willing to risk heartbreak for joy.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital

Francis pays tribute to ‘miracle of tenderness’ after doctors report slight improvement in his condition. Pope Francis has issued a message from his hospital bed thanking medical staff and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Children Try to Cheer Pope Francis During His Hospital Stay

Dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows at the Gemelli hospital to offer wishes for a quick recovery.

The New York Times - 20h

WATCH: This family of musicians wants to spread love with their brand of soul music

The Curtis Family C-Notes is a funk and soul band composed of Maestro and Nola Curtis along with their five talented children.

ABC News - 4d

Study finds ingredient in slushies made kids sick

Doctors in Europe are now saying kids under eight shouldn't drink slushies after a study found one of the ingredients sickened children. One of the authors of the study, Dr. Ellen Crushell, joined ...

CBS News - 2d

Neymar under fire for missing game after Carnival

Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week.

ESPN - 5d

Pope thanks volunteers for "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick

Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.

CBS News - Mar. 9

'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'

People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.

BBC News - 1d

Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed

Parents are once again able to bring their children to join them in the UK, after months of being separated.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Neuroscience Discovered a Clever Trick for Squeezing More Joy Out of Everyday Pleasures

Entrepreneurs can’t make the world less crazy, but they can squeeze more joy out of everyday things with this simple trick.

Inc. - 3d

Rio Takeda takes a 2-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA tournament in China

Rio Takeda of Japan shot a 3-under 69 to hold a two-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of Hainan

ABC News - Mar. 8

Courts failing children of divorcees, says lawyer

Shalaleh Barlow says legal rulings on "alienating behaviour" take too long and are harming children.

BBC News - 3d

Gene Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will

The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.

BBC News - 1d

More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding

There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.

CBS News - 6d

Manslaughter probe at Lucy Letby hospital expanded

Cheshire Police expands its investigation into what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

BBC News - 3d

'Geordie joy' and 'Labour's war of words'

Monday's papers have images of Newcastle United fans and players celebrating their League Cup victory.

BBC News - 6h

Why hospitals are increasingly treating patients at home

There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed ...

CBS News - 6d

Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital

On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas, hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak.

NBC News - 2d

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as recovery continues

Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday.

CBS News - 1d

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as recovery continues

Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday.

CBS News - 1d

Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn

Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.

BBC News - 5d

Howe joy as Newcastle end 'years of hurt'

Eddie Howe hailed his Newcastle history makers as they ended 56 "years of hurt" with a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday."We were desperate to try and win the trophy after ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Wales bring in Roberts and Wainwright for England

Wales bring in Joe Roberts and Aaron Wainwright as two changes for the Six Nations finale against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

BBC News - 3d

A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly

ABC News - Mar. 7

Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says

Pope Francis has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Pope Francis' prognosis has been 'lifted' on 25th consecutive day in hospital

Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.

ABC News - 6d

Wendy Williams taken to hospital from her assisted living facility

Wendy Williams was taken by ambulance from an assisted living facility in Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan to a nearby hospital.

ABC News - 6d

Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills pilot, 2 hospital workers

A medical transport helicopter crashed Monday in Mississippi, while carrying two hospital workers and a pilot, officials said.

CBS News - 5d

Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight

The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.

ABC News - 4d

Pope enters fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on positive trajectory

Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectory

ABC News - 2d

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

ABC News - 14h

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.

NBC News - 17h

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay

The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.

CBS News - 11h

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay

The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.

CBS News - 11h

Tabitha Brown on new children's book and her growing empire

Social media sensation Tabitha Brown, known for her viral vegan cooking videos, is expanding her reach once again. She is now releasing a new children's book, "Hello There, Sunshine," inspired by ...

CBS News - 5d

Tabitha Brown on new children's book and her growing empire

Social media sensation Tabitha Brown, known for her viral vegan cooking videos, is expanding her reach once again. She is now releasing a new children's book, "Hello There, Sunshine," inspired by ...

CBS News - 5d

Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital

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