Seeing-eye Poodle Saves Owner From Toxic Gas Leak
A seeing-eye dog in Alabama has been hailed as a hero for saving her owner's life during a gas leak. The poodle would not stop bothering Jones until she finally left the house.
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Hero Dog Pushes Boy Out of Path of Speeding Truck, Taking the Brunt
A brave German Shepherd puppy was badly injured after he pushed a boy out of the path of a runaway truck and took the impact himself. Eight-month-old Geo has been hailed a hero by his adoring family after he averted tragedy on a family walk in Clacton-on-Sea, England.
Cat Returns Home 6 Months After Hurricane Sandy
It's a miracle for a couple whose cat bolted out the door six months ago after Hurricane Sandy forced the family to flee their New Jersey home. No one can detail the cat's amazing journey, but the feline somehow managed to travel eight miles to find his Toms River home.
Pit Bull Hailed Hero, Saves Family and Pets From Fire
A family of five lost everything in their Oklahoma home in a fire Tuesday but they survived and escaped with just minutes to spare thanks to an old pit bull named Baby. The dog would not stop barking and pouncing until the woman woke up to see the danger getting closer. Not only did Baby save the family, she went back into the house to gather up the other five dogs still inside, dragging them out one by one.
Amazing View of Fireman Rescuing a Dying Kitten
Watch fireman Cory Kalanick rescue an unconscious kitten from a burning house filled with smoke and nurse the tiny animal back to life. The bird's-eye video was shot on the HD HERO3 and posted on YouTube by the GoPro camera company.
Rescued Stray is Hero After Hearing Neighbor's Cry for Help
While Arizona resident Bonnie Dodson was watching TV, her lab mix, Chips, started crying and crying. He was crying because the man next door had fallen on hot stones and was calling for help when he could not get up.
Tornado Survivor Finds His Missing Dog Buried Alive Under Rubble
Jon Byler Dan, survived the devastating tornado that struck Washington, Ill., by hunkering down in the basement clutching his four children – ages 8, 5, 2½ and 1½. But an important member of the family was still in harm's way. Before the storm, as debris started to hit his house, he tried to coax the family dog, Maggie, downstairs but the skittish animal refused to leave her kennel. In the devastation that followed Maggie was gone and presumed dead.
Donations Mean New York's 'Hero' Guide Dog Will Stay With Blind Owner (UPDATE)
A hero guide dog and his blind owner who survived being run over by a New York City subway train drew enough private donations on Wednesday to keep the two together despite the dog's impending retirement.
Dallas Cowboy Football Star Battles Domestic Violence
Jason Witten, the Cowboy tight end superstar, is seeking to break the cycle of family violence by encouraging male mentors to volunteer, and through his SCORE Foundation that actively supports domestic violence shelters.
How to Use Your Coffee Break At Work to Meditate
Let's face it: 30 minutes in the morning isn't gonna happen today. Why not try meditating at work instead? You don't even have to close your eyes to do it.
UPDATE: Brother's Last Wish To Leave $500 Tip Turns Into $47,000 Fund for More Tipping
Remember Aaron's Last Wish, the video showing his family giving a waitress five hundred dollars, as a last remembrance of their brother? Well, that cash was raised online from friends and family to fulfill Aaron's request to leave an awesome tip… like $500 on a pizza. Yesterday NPR reported, Three weeks later, the family has collected nearly $50,000 and three lucky servers have been surprised with $500 gratuities. The Collins family members are posting videos as they spread the good cheer. Here is the latest.
Queen Invites 10,000 Random British Subjects to Palace Picnic and Concert (w/ Video)
Two of the final events of the 4-day UK celebration marking The Queen's 60-year reign were staged for 10,000 UK citizens chosen in a public lottery. The day began with a picnic in the palace gardens where guests collected hampers of food prepared by palace chefs. It ended with an evening concert spectacular featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John and an amazing lighting and fireworks display using the Palace as a stage prop. (Videos)
One Million People Pack D.C. With Energy, Optimism
Spirits were high among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators flocking to Washington for Monday's inauguration, where they braved chilly temperatures and heavy security to witness the ceremonial start of President Obama's second term.
Primate Park Protects Exploding Population of Pesky Monkeys (Video)
Primate Park Protects Exploding Population of Pesky Monkeys (Video)
Burt's Bees Founder Buys Enough Land in Maine to Open National Park, Finds Common Ground With Hunters
The state's sportsmen were outraged when the conservation-minded founder of Burt's Bees bought up more than 120,000 acres of Maine's fabled North Woods, but fter initiating a face-to-face dialogue with some of her biggest critics, Ms. Quimby wants to set aside 30,000 acres to be managed like a state park, with hunting and snowmobiling allowed.
After Ten Years, Goose Renews Longtime Bond With Woman
A San Diego woman first formed a bond with a Chinese goose at Miramar Lake 20 years ago. After a 10-year break, she went back to the lake to see if he was still there. As soon as she pulled up in the car she said she recognized 'Blanco'. She got out of the car and said, Blanco? His telescoping neck shot up in the air and it was like they'd never been apart.
Sweet Deal for Girls After Lemonade Stand was Closed for Lack of Permit
Three girls whose lemonade stand was shut down by the police in Midway, Georgia, for not having a business license and food permit, were offered a prime location to reopen in the tourist-rich state park of Jekyll Island. Officials even built the girls a new lemonade stand.
Central Park is Still Neat, Even on a Gray Day (Video)
It doesn't have to be a sunny day to enjoy NYC's Central Park. It's a neat place even on a grey Winter day... Here's a video submitted by a WS user.
Moms Reign as Top Role Models in Survey of Canadian Girls
An encouraging new survey has found that mothers are regarded as the top female role models in the lives of six in 10 Canadian girls. Furthermore, most of these young people, aged 10 to 17, were unlikely to identify other types of women they hoped to emulate — pop stars or others.
Twitter Helped Belfast Woman 'Find Missing Mum'
Twitter and the kindness of strangers brought home an Irish mom with dementia, after her daughter decided to post her photo when she'd gone missing.