Would-be Robber Breaks-down, Store Clerk Gives him Pizza

An apparent attempt to rob a Papa John's pizza restaurant in Montana's capital went awry when the would-be robber started to cry. A man entered the restaurant and gave the cashier a note demanding money. He later broke down and confessed he was doing the deed for his wife and child. The cashier showed great compassion and cooked him dinner.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 January 57 Views

Powerball Winners Give Back to Nearby Community

The Dearborn, Mo., couple who won a share of the largest jackpot in Powerball history plan to use their money to help a nearby community. Mark and Cindy Hill said they are helping Camden Point with new ball fields, firehouse and treatment plant.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 January 75 Views

Merry Pranksters Buy Pizza Delivery for Cold Street People

A pair called the Serial Pranksters on YouTube decided to turn their mischief-making into doing something good. It was so much fun making a prank that also feeds people in need! they said, after delivering a pizza to a couple on the sidewalk.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 January 65 Views

Hero Uses Own Money to Buy Groceries for Those Who Can't Afford to Shop

Named an everyday Hero, Don Hanlon achieves that with a simple, but generous gesture. He walks in the doors and says, What do you need? Once each month for ten years Don has been talking trips to Sam's Club with people who are dealing with domestic violence and homelessness.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 January 57 Views

Susan Sarandon, 50 Cent Among Stars Honoring CNN Heroes in Gala Award Show

Heroes, not celebrities, will be honored tonight in a red carpet gala as the sixth-annual CNN Heroes award ceremony airs LIVE from Los Angeles. Celebrity presenters, who will read the incredible stories of each of the ten heroes, include Susan Sarandon, Viola Davis, Glee's Jane Lynch, David Spade, and Modern Family's Rico Rodriguez. Each of […]

By Jeanne Goddard

02 December 63 Views

Hero of the Year: Nepalese Woman Frees Children Who Live With Incarcerated Parents

Pushpa Basnet, a Nepalese woman who runs a home for children so they don't have to live behind bars with their incarcerated parents, was named the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year on Sunday night. She was in her twenties when she started a home in Kathmandu where children can receive education, food, medical care and a chance to live a more normal life.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 December 56 Views

Cop Gives Out Ticket Wrapped in $100 Bill to Broke Motorist

A policeman pulled over Hayden Carlo, 25, in Plano, Texas for an expired registration sticker. Carlo said he's been struggling to support his wife and two small children and had to choose between registration for his car and food for his children. The officer handed him a citation but when Carlo opened it, he broke down in tears.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 December 57 Views