'Layaway Angels' Appear at Sears
Anonymous "Layaway Angels" have embraced the essence of the holiday spirit by anonymously paying off layaway balances at Sears' stores.
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Woman Returns $100K Found in Restaurant Bathroom (Video)
A Murfreesboro, Tenn. woman who recently found $100K in the bathroom of a local restaurant located the owner of the money and returned it.
Benazir Bhutto Honored During 60th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights
Marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, the UN honored posthumously two individuals for outstanding work in the field of human rights: slain Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto and Dorothy Stang, a nun murdered in Brazil.
Bystanders Thwart Attempted Carjacking (Video)
Everyone knows crime happens. But there are angels and "Good Samaritans" who come to the rescue and revive our belief that most people care -- and care enough to intervene at their own peril. Here is a news report that demonstrates such a truth.
New Berlin Memorial for WWII Germans who Helped Jews
A new memorial center in Berlin pays tribute to the thousands of German who risked everything to save Jews from Nazi persecution and documents the years these "Silent Heroes" kept their Jewish guests hidden from the authorities.
Helping A Stranger for One Year (Video)
A Chicago entrepreneur has gone out of his way to help a perfect stranger get off the street and back on his feet. e set up a website and raised $11,000 to pay for food, housing and medical care for one year.
Marines Credited With Rescue at California Motel Fire
A half-dozen off-duty Marines who raced through a burning motel on Sunday warning sleeping guests that it was on fire were hailed as lifesaving heroes. Everyone escaped the motel, despite no smoke alarms sounding, including one elderly man who required oxygen after he was carried to safety by one of the Marines.
Uganda Civil War Orphan Turns Successful Entrepreneur
One young Ugandan, orphaned by the country's civil war, has managed to support his five younger siblings and pay for their education by setting up his own business in the slums of the capital.
San Diego's Highway Helper (Video)
Stuck on a highway with flat tire or overheated engine? You might get some help from Thomas Weller, who patrols the highways to make sure anyone in need is quickly on their way again. In return, he asks only that they perform a good deed for someone else.
Aussies Save Man From Car's Icy River Plunge
A street sweeper who helped save a driver whose car plunged into a Gold Coast river says he is not a hero. "Undoubtedly, without the help of these three people from the Gold Coast community, that victim would have drowned," he said.
Sheriff Suspends Foreclosure Evictions Against Innocent Renters
Even renters who have not missed a payment have been caught in the foreclosure squeeze nationwide, but now Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has taken a stand saying he would help innocent renters who are playing by the rules but whose landlords are facing foreclosure by protecting them from surprise eviction.
CNN to Give $100,000 to 'Hero' on Holiday Special
This year's Top 10 CNN Heroes were announced last week. Each will receive $25,000 and be honored at a televised All-Star Tribute airing on Thanksgiving night, culminating in the crowning of Hero of the Year.
Foreclosure Angel Buys Back Home for Stranger
While the misfortune of others lured hundreds of bargain hunters to the foreclosure auction, a Dallas woman bought a stranger's foreclosed home... and gave it back to her.
Colombian Guard Helps Hostage Escape After 6 Years
A former Colombian lawmaker kidnapped in 2000 by FARC leftist rebels has escaped with help from one of his captors. The former guerilla will be rewarded by the government and sent with his family to settle in France.
Rip Tide Survival for Father and Autistic Son Adrift at Sea
After a rip current swept Walter Marino and his 12-year-old son, Christopher, out to sea, darkness fell, and the sound of rescue helicopters and boats died away. Despite the danger, Christopher, who has autism, was enjoying himself.
Pay It Forward Kidney Donations Create Chain of Blessings
Inspiring video about one man decided to donate his kidney to a stranger, starting a chain of kidney swaps that changed the lives of 8 people, saving four.
Church Inspired By Anonymous Donation of $3Million Lottery Ticket (w/ Video)
A Long Island church has $3 million more dollars in its coffers after a donation from an anonymous parishioner. He dropped the lottery ticket in the collection basket asking only that their identity be kept secret.
Married 82 Years and Still Inseparable
They've been married a whopping 82 years. He just turned 100. She's 98. They remain inseparable, and an inspiration to their family.
Katrina Hero Continues to Help Families 3 Years Later
Liz McCartney was haunted by images of Hurricane Katrina's destruction so she and her boyfriend decided to move to New Orleans to help families rebuild their lives. She founded St. Bernard Project, which has rennovated homes that were devestated for more than 120 families
Lucky Ducklings Saved
It was a lucky day for nine mallard ducklings that had tumbled through a sewer grate in Liverpool, New York. Lucky for them a local student, Matt Heath got involved. (Syracuse.com has the story)
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