The U.S. has moved from fifth (in 2010) to first in the rankings of most charitable nations, according to the United Kingdom's Charities Aid Foundation survey.

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The U.S. has moved from fifth (in 2010) to first in the rankings of most charitable nations, according to the United Kingdom's Charities Aid Foundation survey. Some 65% of Americans donate money to charity, while 43% volunteer their lime; 73% have helped a stranger. The...