Instead of Evicting City Farmers From His New Land, Owner Sows Amazing Goodwill
When a real estate developer bought land that a band of urban farmers were using, he opened his wallet and goodwill sprouted in an amazing way.
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Obama Gives Medal of Freedom to Outstanding Leaders
President Barack Obama recognized the accomplishments of actors, activists, scientists and humanitarians by awarding each one a Presidential Medal of Freedom in a White House East Room ceremony yesterday.
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.
Autistic Savant Draws Amazing Detailed Buildings After Viewing Them Once
Stephen Wiltshire is an autistic savant. He is also an extraordinary artist, able to draw an entire city skyline in detail (and perfectly counted windows) after seeing it only once from a plane.
Shelter Dog Saves Puppy's Life-And Both Get Adopted in Show of Thanks
There are many heroes in animal rescue and sometimes that hero can be another dog - saving himself while saving another.
Poland Honors Woman who Saved 2,500 Jewish Children from Holocaust
A woman is honored in Poland for her part in a secret organization that rescued thousands of Jews from certain death by smuggling them out of the country in baskets and ambulances. Though tortured, the Catholic lady wouldn't talk to her captors.
From Miner to Superhero, then a Cold Beer
In my 10 years in the service I have never seen or heard of anything like this. He is an absolute lifesaver. He turned his car around sped up to the truck and climbed inside it to pull the hand brake.
Hero On Right Track Saves Elderly Couple Stuck at Railroad Crossing
An Iowa man, Chris Ihle, 38, noticed a big, old Pontiac car stalled on the railroad crossing, and then he heard the train whistle. He sprinted toward the car and arrived just in time to push, saving the elderly couple inside.
Hero Homeless Migrant Rewarded After Rescuing Drowning Woman in Rome
After a homeless illegal immigrant leaped into the Tiber River to save a drowning woman in Rome, he was rewarded by officials and given residency status.
Muslim Hero in Paris Supermarket Attack to be Given French Citizenship
A hero Muslim employee from Mali who helped hide hostages in a walk-in refrigerator at a Jewish supermarket during last week's Paris attacks will be awarded French nationality in a ceremony on Tuesday.
Kansas Policeman Buys Diapers, Shoes for Mom Who Shoplifted for Her Kids
A compassionate police officer in Kansas bought clothing and shoes, diapers and supplies for a desperate mother caught shoplifting for her children.
Fifth Train Attack Hero Speaks Out For the First Time
The French hero just released from a hospital after he was shot confronting a gunman on a train, talked about it, and the American who helped save his life.
Turkish Tech Firm Does Something Epic With $27 Million From Its Sale
Sometimes, hard work really does pay off. For a group 100 loyal employees at a recently sold Turkish Tech company, it resulted in the surprise of their lives.
NFL Names Man of the Year Award for Good Works Off the Field
Carolina Panthers football player Thomas Davis is one of the best linebackers in the NFL football league, but his work off the field is what earned him this year's Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Two Teachers Praised as Heroes in Lafayette Movie Theater Shooting
Two teachers are being recognized as heroes for their response during a tragic shooting inside a Lafayette movie theater July 23.
4 Heroes Given Carnegie Medal for Extraordinary Bravery Saving Lives
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored them and 14 others with medals commending their bravery and quick thinking.
Man Uses Lottery Winnings to Buy Billboards to Help Save Women's Lives
A 79-year-old Milwaukee man decided to use all his $200,000 winnings to rent billboards that remind young women to pay attention to their health.
Gambler-Turned-Treehugger Spends Fortune To Restore Florida Forests
An American who made his fortune in gambling and real estate has devoted his riches to restoring Florida's longleaf pine forests and teaching kids to love the land.
Illinois Teen Pulls Woman From Path of Moving Train
A high school student from West Frankfort, Illinois is being hailed a hero after pulling a grandmother off the railroad tracks in the path of an oncoming train, saying, ""I had an obligation to help."
Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor
An ability to make a special connection with traumatized and immigrant children has earned a Texas educator the title of 2015 National Teacher of the Year.
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