Kansas Policeman Buys Diapers, Shoes for Mom Who Shoplifted for Her Kids
A compassionate police officer in Kansas bought clothing and shoes, diapers and supplies for a desperate mother caught shoplifting for her children.
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Woman Crazy for Turtles Ends Slaughter of Giant Leatherbacks
What was once a turtle graveyard is now one of the largest leatherback nesting colonies in the world, thanks to a woman who grew sick of sea turtle carcasses littering the ground and launched a crusade to help end the slaughter of the gentle giants.
Waiter Gets A Beyond-Generous Tip to Pay for Dental Surgery
A Wichita, Kansas diner that has been a hub for kindness and helpfulness changed the life of a smiley waiter who was in dire need of dental care.
Mom Crafts Superhero Capes for Ailing Kids Nationwide
One mother is giving more than 1,700 sick children a reason to smile. Robyn Rosenberger crafts capes to give children with terminal illnesses a chance to feel special – to feel like superheroes. "She doesn't just deliver capes, she bolsters children," one child's mother told TODAY. "It's Robyn that turns them into superheroes."
Americans and Briton Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive Legion of Honor
Three Americans and a Briton who tackled a gunman on a high speed train have been given France's highest award, the Legion of Honor. A Frenchman is also honored.
8 Stories of Cops Being Absolutely Awesome in 2015
From coaching little league to handing out gift cards, these officers made us freeze, put our hands above our heads, and applaud their acts of kindness.
School Police Officer Adopts 6-yo Boy Who Seemed ‘Unadoptable'
Students here are taught from an early age that police officers are their friends. For a lucky foster kid, one policeman turned into more than just a friend.
Elderly Man's Home is Repainted by Strangers After Kids Make Fun Of It
After overhearing passersby say an old man's house should be burned down, a determined railroad worker set out to turn that scorn into something positive.
Teens Rescue 89-yr-old Who Didn't Know Her House Was On Fire
An elderly woman didn't even realize her house was on fire until two teens rushed in to take her to safety.
This is the 10th Summer Warren Buffett Has Donated Over $1Bil to Charity
Warren Buffett's summer tradition of giving continued with a gift of $2.8 billion to foundations that work on global health, scholarships, and poverty.
Two Teachers Praised as Heroes in Lafayette Movie Theater Shooting
Two teachers are being recognized as heroes for their response during a tragic shooting inside a Lafayette movie theater July 23.
Coast Guardsman Swims a Mile in Dark and Rough Seas to Save Fishermen
A Coast Guardsman swam more than a mile in freezing waters, through high seas and darkness, to save four shipwreck survivors and bring them to shore in Oregon.
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