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Widow leaves millions for opera, birds
Mona Webster divides bulk of estate between the Met, U.K. nature charity
Kenyan girls given a chance to dream
A school, partly funded by UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie, gives girls from the Kakuma refugee camp a chance at a better life.
Pepsi pays to 'refresh' communities
Soft drink maker pledges at least $20 million to fund consumer projects
Madonna promises light for Malawian village
‘I know you work in darkness, I will bring you electricity,’ says singer
Nonprofits get help from rookie lawyers
In recession, law firms pay new hires to work for public good
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