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Why Barbara Bush started Global Health CorpsBarbara Bush, the daughter of former President George W. Bush, welcomes the sixth class of Global Health Corps fellows for two weeks of training. The Global Health Corps places young professionals and recent college graduates in fellowships with health organizations in the United States and Africa for a year of service.
Goldie Hawn: What's she doing in Brazil?Goldie Hawn and supermodel Linda Evangelista were among the celebrities that showed up for an AIDS research and prevention fund-raising gala in Rio de Janeiro. Goldie Hawn was among 300 people who attended the $2,500-a-plate black tie gala.
Pivot TV wants its audience to 'do something'The new cable channel will offer entertainment that aims to amuse and to inspire social change. "TakePart Live," for example, is devoted to "decoding" the news, including online involvement by viewers.
Gina Lollobrigida jewels estimated at $3 million to be sold for charityGina Lollobrigida jewels: The Italian actress plans to sell 22 jewels in an auction to raise funds for stem cell research. Gina Lollobrigida says it's time to give back.
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