Elton John may be famous for smash hits such as "Tiny Dancer" and scores for films such as "The Lion King," but he’s also made a name for himself in HIV/AIDS activism. The singer-songwriter established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in the United States and the United Kingdom to support HIV prevention programs, efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with the disease, and care and support services for people living with the condition.
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Excerpt: Betting my last dollar on a horse
I was thirty-seven years old. (In 1971). I had no job.
New services promise online life after death
Your husband, an avid gamer and techie, dies of a heart attack, leaving his vast online life – one you don’t know much about – in limbo.
Yusuf, formerly Cat Stevens, brings good vibes
It was the hottest ticket in town. Colin Farrell was there. So were Michelle Branch, Josh Groban and Chris Isaak — the latter accompanied by his manager’s dog, Rodney.
Amputees in Liberia find hope in football
On a dusty pitch in the middle of the capital of Monrovia limbless young men play football as though their lives depended on it. They are members of the Liberian National Amputee Football Team and for the most part, victims of the war. Some participated in cruel acts against civilians during the fighting and face a daily struggle to live with both their disability and the past.
Coast Guard searches for missing migrants off Florida
The search continued Thursday for survivors of a boat authorities suspect was used for human smuggling that tipped over off the east coast of Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard said
Soldier’s dad: ‘He took matters in his own hands’
The father of a U.S. soldier accused of killing five fellow troops at a stress clinic in Iraq says it wasn’t combat stress that made his son kill
Analysis: Pope’s own PR team resurrects ‘Hitler Youth’ uproar
The Middle East may be the most hyper-sensitive piece of real estate on earth, where no more than a stray word or gesture can trigger an explosion. JERUSALEM (CNN) — The Middle East may be the most hyper-sensitive piece of real estate on earth, where no more than a stray word or gesture can trigger an explosion
Elizabeth Edwards discusses tragedies, strengths
CNN’s Larry King sat down with Elizabeth Edwards on Tuesday to discuss her new book, her personal tragedies and the power of resilience. Here is a portion of their interview. LARRY KING, HOST: It’s a great pleasure to welcome to “Larry King Live” — known her quite some time now, always great seeing her — Elizabeth Edwards.
Man Utd check on Rio ahead of Wigan game
Manchester United are waiting on the fitness of England international Rio Ferdinand ahead of their vital trip to Wigan Athletic on Wednesday night. Ferdinand missed Sunday’s 2-0 Manchester derby victory which left United needing just four points from their remaining three games to wrap up a third Premier League title in a row. He is battling a calf strain with his replacement against City, Jonny Evans, also carrying a hamstring problem