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New Berlin Memorial for WWII Germans who Helped Jews

A new memorial center in Berlin pays tribute to the thousands of German who risked everything to save Jews from Nazi persecution and documents the years these "Silent Heroes" kept their Jewish guests hidden from the authorities.

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Helping A Stranger for One Year (Video)

A Chicago entrepreneur has gone out of his way to help a perfect stranger get off the street and back on his feet. e set up a website and raised $11,000 to pay for food, housing and medical care for one year.

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Marines Credited With Rescue at California Motel Fire

A half-dozen off-duty Marines who raced through a burning motel on Sunday warning sleeping guests that it was on fire were hailed as lifesaving heroes. Everyone escaped the motel, despite no smoke alarms sounding, including one elderly man who required oxygen after he was carried to safety by one of the Marines.

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Uganda Civil War Orphan Turns Successful Entrepreneur

One young Ugandan, orphaned by the country's civil war, has managed to support his five younger siblings and pay for their education by setting up his own business in the slums of the capital.

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Immigrant Worker Turns in $7500 Found in Goodwill Shoebox

When she found $7,500 in cash among donated shoes Nov. 7, she immediately turned in the money to her employer. The rightful owner was found and the Bulgarian immigrant has since received at least four checks – one from the family, one from Goodwill and two from private donors moved by her honesty in news accounts.

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500 Families To Receive Free Pre-Thanksgiving Dinners From Restaurant

Kevin Walters is not only known for his business savvy and love for art and music, he has a deep appreciation for the Harlem community and the many nonprofit groups serving the disadvantaged residents there. So the restaurant owner decided this year that he would open his doors to the community and host a Thanksgiving […]

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San Diego's Highway Helper (Video)

Stuck on a highway with flat tire or overheated engine? You might get some help from Thomas Weller, who patrols the highways to make sure anyone in need is quickly on their way again. In return, he asks only that they perform a good deed for someone else.

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Aussies Save Man From Car's Icy River Plunge

A street sweeper who helped save a driver whose car plunged into a Gold Coast river says he is not a hero. "Undoubtedly, without the help of these three people from the Gold Coast community, that victim would have drowned," he said.