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The naked stone is on exhibit at the Natural History museum through next spring

The classic American tale of a woman who grew up poor, became queen of the stage and even owned the Hope Diamond

The one-minute composition, which dates to the 1830s, was found on a piece of paper about the size of an index card at a museum in New York City

Some 250 volunteers transported more than 2,000 books

Dominic April fell in love with forging after his career in the military came to an end in 2015. Now operating a blacksmith studio near Quebec City, he hopes to help other veterans dealing with PTSD find creativity and purpose.

In Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., work is underway on a modular home construction centre that local leaders say will help the community meet housing and employment goals.

Atlantic salmon returns were at their lowest level ever this year, say researchers, who are nevertheless refusing to give up hope that the population can rebound.

Mar del Plata, Argentina :: Crew work alongside a pastor who has plans to improve children's futures.

On a cold, wet and grey November morning, Islanders gathered with umbrellas in hand around the cenotaph in downtown Charlottetown.

The Calgary-based team beat Hamilton Forge FC in a 2-1 nail-biter at home on Saturday, in front of a sold-out crowd of over 7,000 fans at Spruce Meadows.

Schools combine SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software with 3D scanning and printing to enrich student learning

Lisa Gatzke-Kopp, professor of human development and family studies, recently was named president-elect of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. The presidential role spans three years, over which she will serve as president-elect, president and past-president, each for a one-year period.

Project Namana is OM Madagascar's microfinance project designed to empower the marginalised people in the city.

Utter brokenness begins to yield to heavenly hope in 102 young hearts during OM Moldova’s summer camp for vulnerable girls.

Oxana works with OM Moldova to change the fate of girls facing neglect and exploitation, sharing their past and offering hope for their future.

After living in Ireland for eight years, a family sees their dream of planting a church come together.

OM’s Hope of Israel outreach team shares God’s love in Israel by supporting churches, passing out literature, engaging with locals and worshipping in the streets.

An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family.

OM workers minister to drug addicts and women in prostitution on a Tel Aviv street.

The Hope of Israel outreach team visits Yoqneam, a biblical city without a church.

170 volunteers from various countries in Central America shared the gospel and saw many lives changed during Easter in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.

Workers committed to bringing God’s love to Eucalipto, Guatemala, are confronted with a sad reality for many living in the community. But hope is rising.

OM Ships’ Logos Hope is back in the water after 90-day dry dock marathon but more work is needed to sail again.

After eight months of maintenance and improvements to prepare the vessel for future service, Logos Hope sets sail from Subic Bay, Philippines.

OM Ships partners with Christian ministries and celebrates four years of service for Logos Hope.

After a successful dry dock in Hong Kong, OM Ships’ vessel Logos Hope is en route for a two-port visit to the Philippines from the end of May.

OM Ships International celebrates five years of God’s faithfulness through the ministry of Logos Hope around the world.

From 21 July - 19 August, Logos Hope brought the hope of the Gospel to over 50,000 people who visited the ship in Incheon, South Korea.

Kuching, Malaysia :: The Logos Hope family celebrates Easter day together onboard.

The world’s largest floating book fair welcomes its five millionth visitor as the tour of Asia comes to a conclusion.

A story of one OM worker’s struggle, triumph and hope.

OM Malawi opens a new school to help educate children in need.

Chiyembekezo School is aptly named. Meaning “hope” in Chichewa, the school brings hope to orphans and vulnerable children in Ntaja, Malawi.

As OM reaches out to bombing victims, the team meets families struggling to come to terms with the reality of their devastating experience.

Church planting and Business 4 Transformation go hand-in-hand in Ukraine.

OM Ukraine Odessa invites children with autism and their families to a two-day summer camp.

A welder's life is renewed in Kaharlyk, Ukraine through a new business opportunity with OM.

An OM writer spends a week in North Africa sipping café crème and learning about friendship evangelism.

Logos Hope's Visitor Experience deck creatively engages people with the gospel as local volunteers make the language and cultural barriers obsolete.

With a team of 6 people, OM Peru recently went on an outreach to an area called Alto Piura.

Walvis Bay, Namibia:: The Vice President of Namibia officially opens Logos Hope as she visits the country.

Walvis Bay, Namibia :: Logos Hope's volunteers rebuild a flimsy church and encourage the grieving pastor and congregation.

An overview of the Caucasus region and a call to participate.

For the first time, the training "Churches, Channels of Hope" on HIV and AIDS was given in Spanish, 2-8 of May, 2011 in Costa Rica.

Valverde Vega Sarchí is filled with sadness after suffering a 7.9 earthquake in September, but even amidst the sadness are a few smiles.

People in Talamanca, an indigenous reserve of Costa Rica with a history of witchcraft, share their problems with OM workers and receive hope in Christ.

One young teenager with HIV receives physical help and education from OM while learning about Jesus, his ultimate source of hope.

Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., made her first policy pitch on the campaign trail Saturday: A new federal program to boost teacher pay.