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Leonardo DiCaprio Gives $3 Million to Help Double Nepal's Tiger Population

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to the World Wildlife Fund for a bold initiative to help Nepal double its wild tiger numbers by 2022 - the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. The grant is the first award following the Christie's 11th Hour Charity Auction, created by DiCaprio, which raised a record $38.8 million for conservation in a single night.

Foster Child Surprises TV Anchor Who Helped in Adoption

Fourteen-year-old Ke'onte is full of life and laughter — largely because of his new parents. But his happiness is also thanks to a television news anchor who featured the boy's story in Dallas, Texas, not just once, but twice, after a failed adoption brought disappointment.

One-of-a-Kind Racing Car Simulator Cheers Kids in Hospital

A generous gift is making life more enjoyable for children at UNC Children's Hospital. It's a video game built with the same materials as real race cars. The lime green racing simulator won't be found in any arcade; Mark Smith designed it specifically with patients like Dylan in mind.

Portlanders Gather to Remember Iconic Street Performer Who Died

Portlanders are remembering a man who for five years played music, did magic tricks and smiled at cars from a sidewalk corner bordering the city's Hawthorne Bridge. Rain or shine, and always dressed in a white tuxedo and Mickey Mouse ears, Kirk Reeves could be seen entertaining passers by. The city came together for a memorial under the bridge Sunday and fans are raising money to place a marker on the spot where he performed daily.

101-Year-old Woman Gets Her House Back Thanks to Author Mitch Albom

Last fall, Texana Hollis, 101, was evicted from her Detroit home after almost 60 years. A Good Samaritan from church took her in, while others tried to find funding to get her foreclosed home back. Unfortunately the building was in bad condition and condemned as not fit to live in, especially for the wheelchair bound great-grandmother. But, now her house is being given back to her – in better shape than ever – thanks to Detroit resident Mitch Albom, the best selling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and his charity for the homeless, S.A.Y. Detroit.

Real Batman Hero Unmasked as Hero for Sick Kids

A Baltimore man spent a lot of his own money to dress up as Batman, even customizing a black sports car exactly like the comic book character. But, this Batman isn't interested in fighting crime. He visits sick children in hospitals, handing out Batman toys and books to up-and-coming superheros who first need to knock-out cancer or other life-threatening foes.