Driller from Denver Becomes Chile Mine Rescue Hero
Specialist Jeff Hart spent the last 33 days on his feet, operating the drill that finally provided a way out Saturday for 33 trapped miners.
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Woman Whose House Burned Down Wins $80,000 In Kentucky Lottery
A woman whose home was destroyed by a fire last month won $80,000 in the Kentucky Lottery a few weeks later. At first, she panicked, believing the ticket had been destroyed by the fire.
Down Syndrome Student Crowned Homecoming Queen
Not only does Rachel Cooperstein have Down syndrome, she participates as a regular cheerleader in the all-inclusive squad at San Francisco's Dublin High School, and was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night -- a title her fellow classmates were thrilled to give her in a secret ballot.
Dalai Lama, Passionate About Science, Advocates at Stanford for Secular Compassion
The Dalai Lama returned this week on his third visit to Stanford University, drawn to the scientific research conducted at its Center for Compassion and Altruism Research, which was partially funded by the spiritual leader. The Center is at the forefront of a growing movement to bring the tools of psychology and neuroscience to the study of empathy, compassion and altruism.
Robber Returns Loot to Homeless Man
A man said he was robbed at gun point in York, Pennsylvania -- but when he told the robber he was homeless, the man gave the all items back, police said.
Man Risks Border Crossing to Help Impoverished Farmers Build a Co-op
Most Mexicans cross the border to find work and send money home to impoverished families, but Jesus Hernandez's reason was different: He was crossing the border so others wouldn't have to. His mission was to help impoverished Mexican farmers by starting a coffee co-op.
Sick Child Leads to Astounding Opportunity for Poor Mexican Farmers (Part 2)
In the small town of Emiliano Zapata, farmers struggle to find a viable way to get their fruit to market. Meanwhile, much of it rots on the ground. A plan to build a processing plant may hold the key to their future -– and a sick child may be to thank. (Part 2 of the Award-winning series, Crossing Lines)
9-Year-old Boy Gets Big Surprise From Car Company for Feeding Homeless
If you have 24 more hours of a year to do something kind, why not go big? One car company did...
Principal Surprises Student With Star Wars Squad and New 3D Arm (WATCH)
This armless 2nd grader was given a new hope for dexterity when Darth Vader and company came to his school delivering a new 3D-printed prosthetic.
Instead of 'Million Dollars in Tickets' Cop Gives Helpful Advice, And His Cap
This young mother expected big fines for expired tags and more, but the cop told her how to fight the tickets, then made friends with her toddler.
Former Students Surprise Their Music Teacher Who Drops to Her Knees in Tears
This surprise reunion of a music teacher's chorus brings her to her knees–and will bring tears of appreciation to your eyes for all good teachers.
America's Oldest-And Most Adorable-Teacher Turns 102 Today, in Classroom Where She's Happiest
Doctors told her she has the heart a 40-year-old woman, but America's oldest teacher is as happy as a teenager. "Granny"-as she is called-turns 102 today.
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