Motorists Form Human Chain to Pull Trucker Back From Brink (WATCH)
When a big rig crashed on icy roads, leaving its driver suspended over a cliff, other motorists hastily formed a human chain to try to save him.
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Three Women's Rights Activists Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, activist Leymah Gbowee of Liberia and rights activist Tawakkul Karman of Yemen share the honor of being awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday. They were chosen for their nonviolent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work.
Greek Islanders to Get Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Saving Refugees
Greek Islanders who've risked their lives and sacrificed their livelihoods to save thousands of refugees are being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Firefighter Rescues Twice, Pays Power Bill for Family- 'It Just Seemed Right'
This Detroit firefighter went beyond the normal heroics of saving lives with a powerful gift that came from a burning desire to help a family.
Biker Saves Abused Dog on Side of Road, Gains a "Co-Pilot"
This biker turned around to rescue an abused and abandoned dog on the side of the road and now has a ready riding buddy.
Teen Girl Lifts Truck Off Her Father, Saves Family From Fire
A teenager found superhuman strength to lift a pickup truck off her father and drive the broken, burning vehicle away before it destroyed the family's home.
Tributes Pour In For Dog That Helped NY Firefighters Heal After 9/11 -Watch
Firefighters paid their final respects this week to a dalmatian that helped their company heal in the aftermath of losing 7 colleagues on 9/11.
Drunk Aussies Hilariously Foil Robbery By Stealing Getaway Keys -Watch
These two intoxicated Australians staggered into action when they saw an apparent robbery unfolding in front of them.
Homeless Woman and Her Dog Stop Burglary, Receive Thousands for New Home
Thousands of dollars in donations have poured in to buy this homeless woman a trailer after she and her dog thwarted a burglary.
Busboy's Deed is So Impressive It Earns Him $26,000 in "Tips"
Strangers donated $26,000 to a 50-year-old man who clears tables at a restaurant but even in poverty doesn't take what isn't his.
988 Mile Walk, a Field of Dreams for Determined Cerebral Palsy Golfer
D.J. Gregory's parents were told he would never walk. But with their constant encouragement, D.J. became the master of his cerebral palsy, and last week, at age 30, he triumphed, achieving his dream of walking with underdeveloped lungs and twisted legs every hole of the entire PGA tour -- 988 miles in 11 months.
Getting Back On Course: Golf Pro Serves Wounded Veterans
After golf professional Jim Estes met some wounded veterans, he was moved by "tremendous guilt". "I started thinking about how these young kids have been so traumatized. I kept thinking that I couldn't live with myself if I didn't do something to help their lives. It was just something that touched me, and I knew I had to get involved."
Wildfire Evacuation: Doctors, Nurses Stay Behind To Rescue Animals
These medical folks worked around the clock to treat animals from cats to kangaroos injured in a fast moving Australian wildfire.
NFL Names Three Good Men as Finalists For Man of the Year
Excellence off the field scores three NFL players nominations to be Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Nurse of 44 Years Finds Out She DID Make a Difference in Patients' Lives
A patient felt there was something familiar about her nurse, and realized they had been on opposite sides of the IV 25 years earlier.
Crew Frees Two Deer Tangled in Wire and Own Antlers (WATCH)
It took at least six people to free two white-tail bucks that had locked antlers and gotten themselves tangled in wire.
Kids Wrap Lamp Poles With Free Coats to Keep Homeless People Warm
Little girls spent the day dressing lamp posts in winter coats for the homeless to take.
Officer Saves Choking Pelican, Takes Photo of What Was Stuck in Throat
Animal Service Officers couldn't believe what this poor pelican tried to eat all at once.
Actor Jamie Foxx Stars in Real Life Rescue After Fiery Truck Crash
After a car crash outside his California home, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx rushed out and cut the driver from his burning truck.
Police Dog Death Rallies Community to Raise $30K for Bulletproof K9 Vests
A community has rallied to buy new bulletproof vests in honor of a German shepherd hailed for saving lives in a shootout last week.
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