Crossing Guard Jumps in Front of SUV to Save Child
A substitute crossing guard helping elementary kids stay safe at a San Anselmo school dove in front of a moving car to save a young boy from being hit.
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Tuskegee Airmen Join Obamas for White Houseâ Screening of New Lucas Film About the Black Aviators
President Barack Obama and the First Lady invited Star Wars Director George Lucas and a few of the cast members from his new film, Red Tails, to the White House Friday for a movie night. But the guests of honor were a few of the original Tuskegee Airmen, the black WW II aviators whose story -- brought to the big screen thanks to Lucas's own money -- is opening in theaters on January 20.
30 Secret Heroes of American History Revealed in New Book
Secret Heroes: Everyday Americans Who Shaped Our World, by Paul Martin, is a remarkable collection of stories that spotlight 30 unknown champions, explorers, inventors, and innovators who were forgotten in the pages of American history textbooks. Instead of George Washington, we learn about the tailor who saved his life…twice.
Redecorating Bedrooms for Sick Kids Fulfills Passion for Iowan
An Iowa woman working in public relations found a passion for redecorated bedrooms for sick kids. "She wanted to help, not only children with illnesses but also those injured in accidents or dealing with disabilities."
No Arms, No Legs, No Worries (Video)
Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs, but today he is a motivational speaker traveling the world bringing hope to millions. In these inspiring excerpts he speaks about the importance of Perspective, Vision and Choices, which helped him go "from a life without limbs to a life without limits".
Rapping Flight Attendant Has Fun With Pre-Flight Announcements (Video)
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant, 40-year-old David Holmes, uses a rap rhythm & rhyme to get people to listen to his pre-flight announcements. He has become an airline celebrity since people began posting YouTube videos of his cabin raps.
Soldiers Team Up With Shelter Dogs in Operation Heroes & Hounds
Operation Heroes & Hounds gives injured or traumatized members of the U.S. armed forces the chance to work with shelter dogs. Using a positive, playful approach called The Loved Dog method the program makes a difference in the lives of homeless animals, while the soldiers get a chance to rebuild their self esteem, sense of purpose, and lives as civilians.
21 Extraordinary Acts of Heroism: Carnegie Medals Announced
21 people were named Wednesday by the Carnegie Hero Fund to receive the Carnegie medal, given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others.
Japan Grateful to 'Fukushima 50' Heros Working to Keep Nuclear Disaster at Bay
Like white knights, dressed in their hazmat suits, a band of 180 men have volunteered to continue working in extreme conditions, to help keep strangers safe from nuclear radiation at the Fukushima plant.
Libya's Rebellion Spawns A Trio Of Unlikely Heroes
It's only been a week since Libya's second-largest city, Benghazi, fell into the hands of pro-democracy rebels. But already the uprising has its own pantheon of heroes. Among them are a human-rights lawyer, an air force pilot who wouldn't bomb his own people, and a balding, middle-aged oil executive.
Israeli Extends Helping Hand to Sick Palestinians
After his brother was murdered by Hamas, Yuval Roth turned his loss into a way to promote peace. He and his organization, On the Road to Recovery, transport sick Palestinians into Israel so they can receive quality medical care.
Hundreds Rush to Help Victims After Stage Collapse: "A Hero Every Ten Feet"
Gov. Mitch Daniels joined with officials to publicly grieve at a memorial service today on the site of the tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse that killed five on Saturday. They also praised the reactions of hundreds of ordinary citizens and off-duty rescue workers who rushed to help the victims.
Woman Turns Rescued Shelter Dogs into… Rescuers!
CNN Hero Wilma Melville founded the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, and has since given hundreds of rescued shelter dogs a new life -- as rescuers. They have since deployed at major disasters on 9/11, in Haiti and the Japan tsunami.
Affection Forged on 9/11 Leads to "Fireman's Funeral" for Indigent Angel
A group of New York firefighters have always credited bookkeeper Josephine Harris with saving their lives after the World Trade Center attack. Nine years later they would return the favor, as a final salute.
Thousands of Firefighters Climbed Stairs Around the World to Honor NYFD on 9/11
On Sunday, 343 firefighters from across Texas donning their heavy coats and gear gathered in downtown Dallas to honor the lives of New York firefighters who died on 9/11. They climbed 100 flights of stairs at Dallas's Renaissance Tower to commemorate the lives of 343 from the New York Fire Department who died saving others on that day.
CNN Names Top 10 'CNN Heroes' for 2011
CNN announced its Top 10 CNN Heroes for 2011, while opening online voting that will determine the winner of the $250,000 grand prize. All ten heroes will be featured on the 5th annual celebrity-filled award gala airing in December. These ten will each receive $50,0000 to continue their world-changing work.
Bystanders Lift Burning Car to Save Trapped Biker (Video)
A 21-year old motorcyclist who collided with a BMW on the campus of Utah State University was lying unconscious beneath the burning wreckage when bystanders rushed to help.
Ode to the Crazy One: Apple's Co-founder Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
The world lost an island of genius yesterday when Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple died at age 56 of pancreatic cancer. There is no better tribute to Mr. Jobs than the script from a famous Apple TV commercial. Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently...
A Coffee Angel for Cancer Patients Inspires Detroit
Every Thursday morning around 10:30 Dan walks into a Starbucks in Metro Detroit, takes out a list and proceeds to order dozens of drinks. The number depends on who is in the Michigan Cancer Center for chemotherapy treatments. Since his father's death in 2007, he keeps going back and buying coffee. Now, Starbucks fans are donating to the cause.
Super Bowl Pizzas Give US Troops a Taste of Home
10,000 Uno's pizzas will be delivered to U.S. troops overseas in time for Super Bowl Sunday, thanks to the Evans family of Illinois who started Pizzas4Patriots in 2008. Supporters of the operation want to send soldiers a taste of home, including the shipping company DHL Express, which delivers the pizzas for no charge.
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