77K views · 350 reactions | Theres a ton of news that happens every day outside of Washington. Anderson Cooper takes you there on Anderson Cooper Full Circle, which is returning with a new home and a new time. WATCH weeknights at 5p ET starting on Oct. 1st, only on CNN.com and CNN’s mobile apps. | CNN | Facebook

Top 5 CNN Hero Quilen Blackwell and his nonprofit transform vacant lots on Chicago's South Side into flower farms — training and empowering at-risk youth to grow, harvest, and sell the blooms. Who will be this year's CNN Hero of the Year and receive $100,000 to continue their inspiring work? Go to CNN.com/Heroes right now to vote. You get 10 votes a day, every day through November 30, to help the Heroes who inspire you the most. | CNN