Listed here are current charity news stories from various news sources including Google and The Times, plus videos from YouTube. Listings are updated daily.

02/03/2012 10:30 PM

Charity Does an About-Face - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal Charity Does an About-Face Wall Street Journal The breast-cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure, faced with harsh criticism from some supporters, has backtracked on a policy that would have cut off future funding to most Planned Parenthood affiliates. But the effects of the public spat, ... Cancer charity's effort to privately defund Planned Parenthood backfiresThe Hill (blog) Komen cancer charity abandons plans to cut breast-screening grants to Planned ...Washington Post Charity reverses Planned Parenthood stanceFinancial Times all 6,088 news articles »

02/03/2012 09:09 PM

Navy Vets Charity Scammer Hiding in New Mexico? - ABC News

ABC News Navy Vets Charity Scammer Hiding in New Mexico? ABC News (Ohio Attorney General) View Full Caption The United States Marshals Service said it has uncovered fresh evidence suggesting the alleged charity scam mastermind who called himself Bobby Thompson may be hiding in New Mexico. "We've developed some really ... and more »

02/03/2012 11:56 AM

Charity co-founder pleads guilty in NY Torah fraud - Wall Street Journal

msnbc.com Charity co-founder pleads guilty in NY Torah fraud Wall Street Journal AP NEW YORK — A Jewish charity co-founder who claimed he traveled the world as a "Jewish Indiana Jones" to rescue Torahs has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. Menachem Youlis entered the plea to mail and wire fraud charges on Thursday. Maryland charity executive dubbed the 'Jewish Indiana Jones' pleads guilty to ...Washington Post Torah Charity Fraudster Admits Outrageous LiesCourthouse News Service all 235 news articles »

02/04/2012 04:45 AM

Charity joins search for missing Hull man Stuart Gilson - BBC News

BBC News Charity joins search for missing Hull man Stuart Gilson BBC News Volunteers are joining a police search for a 21-year-old man who went missing a week ago after a night out. Stuart Gilson was last seen on CCTV leaving Hull city centre on Saturday. He was reported missing the next day. Hundreds of people have taken ... and more »

02/03/2012 08:19 PM

Reyes gets dreadlocks shorn for charity - MLB.com

MLB.com Reyes gets dreadlocks shorn for charity MLB.com The energetic shortstop also turned the mandatory haircut he had to get into a charity event. Reyes used his platform on MLB Network to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida. Reyes' hair has been packaged and authenticated by Major League ... For Marlins, and Charity, Reyes Cuts His HairNew York Times (blog) Jose Reyes' dreadlocks to hit auction block for charitySun-Sentinel Marlins' Reyes cuts off dreadlocks for charityFS Florida all 101 news articles »

02/04/2012 01:07 AM

Charity chairwoman paid for work not put out to tender - WalesOnline

BBC News Charity chairwoman paid for work not put out to tender WalesOnline by Martin Shipton, Western Mail THE chairwoman of a charity at the centre of a storm over irregular payments to its chief executive has confirmed she was herself paid thousands of pounds of public money by the body for work that was not put out to ... Awema race equality charity inquiry concerns raisedBBC News all 11 news articles »

02/04/2012 07:50 AM

Billikens don't always accept charity - STLtoday.com

Billikens don't always accept charity STLtoday.com SLU guard Kwamain Mitchell (right) delivers a pass under pressure from Xavier's Tu Holloway during Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Billikens won 73-68. (AP Photo) In the past couple of weeks, the St. Louis University basketball team has shown ... and more »

02/02/2012 02:04 AM

IMPD charity to benefit from some Super Bowl 2012 busts - Indianapolis Star

New York Times IMPD charity to benefit from some Super Bowl 2012 busts Indianapolis Star For a modest donation to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's favorite charity, some Super Bowl visitors who get pinched for petty crimes this weekend can make things right. The Marion County prosecutor's office is offering out-of-towners ... Donating to Charity May Keep Some Super Bowl Visitors Out of Jail93.1 WIBC Indianapolis Super Bowl 2012: Charges Dropped For Criminals Who Donate To Charity During ...Huffington Post all 1,972 news articles »

02/04/2012 07:32 AM

Charity accepting grant applications - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum

Charity accepting grant applications Bucyrus Telegraph Forum TOLEDO -- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Toledo is accepting applications for two types of local grants -- community development and economic development grants -- made available through funding from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. and more »

02/03/2012 02:57 PM

Charity icon's path includes heroin, hooking - OCRegister

Charity icon's path includes heroin, hooking OCRegister Lauri Burns of Mission Viejo is a super multi-tasker and success story. The founder of Teen Project, http://theteenproject.com/, also runs a thriving tech business, Sole-Lutions Engineering. 50% off! $60 Worth of Catering for $30 at Out of The Park ... and more »