'Flashes of Hope': Changing lives, one picture at a time

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NBC's Ron Mott profiles a national nonprofit organization that photographs children, some facing serious health issues, in an effort to change how they view themselves. Source video from NBC News

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PV For All: Low-Income Housing Residents Going Solar

In northeast Denver, Colorado, a partnership of community stakeholders came together to pilot the first U.S. low-income housing project to take on solar. The partnership itself was a large and diverse collaboration of various interests groups. No less than six organizations were involved in the effort, including:

Northeast Denver Housing Center (NDHC)Del Norte Neighborhood CorporationNational Renewable Energy LaboratoryBella Energy GroundworkDenver Governor’s Energy Office of Colorado.

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Double amputee Pistorius set to run at Olympics

Oscar Pistorius will be competing in the London Olympics in his favorite event, the 400-meter relay, as the first amputee track athlete to compete at any games.

While his selection for the 4x400 relay team was expected, it was a surprise last-minute turnaround by South African sports officials Wednesday that gave the 25-year-old the chance to run at the Olympics.

With the decision, the 25-year-old will become the first amputee track athlete to compete at any games.

"Today is truly one of the proudest days of my life," said Pistorius, a double amputee who spent his entire track career trying to prove he's good enough to compete with the best.

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