Puppy Saves Life of Sleeping Boy Unaware of Diabetes Threat
The force is strong between Luke and his Jedi Labrador—strong enough to have saved the boy's life last week.
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Inspiring Story About An Amazing Mentor and the Kid He Teaches
The winner of Philadelphia's "Big Brother of the Century award," Tom McElvogue, has been a mentor to many kids over the years. This one was very special.
So Beloved Was This High School Janitor They Made a Hero Plaque
The plaque memorialized one of the school's most storied people, a man whose dedication to teachers, students and staff earned him praise and admiration.
Kindness is Booming in Montana
Not only did the Helena auto mechanic stop to help a stranger on the highway whose car was in need of major repair, he and his girlfriend drove to town several times, purchased the parts, completed the repair and topped off her fluids all for no charge.
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.
CEO Helps 3 Moms See Hero Sons Honored in Paris, Lends His Jet
The moms of 3 Americans who thwarted an attack on a train in France had no way to get to their sons' Legion of Honor ceremony, until a CEO stepped up.
Former Prisoner of North Korea Builds University for his Former Jailers
Decades after being imprisoned by North Korea on espionage charges, Dr. Kim Chin-Kyung is opening the first privately funded university in that country as a way to increase dialogue with the closed-off country.
Hero Brothers Pulled Boy, 4, Out of Burning SUV
Firefighting brothers John and Joel Rechlitz arrived on the scene within minutes of the accident which flipped the SUV on its side. A group of good Samaritans were already at work, struggling to free the family from the blazing vehicle — but it took guts and a combined 29 years of firefighting experience to save the life of the 4-year-old boy trapped inside by his car seat.
Miami Banker Gives $60 Million to Employees to Say Thanks
After selling a majority stake in his Miami bank, Leonard Abess Jr. took $60 million of the proceeds and gave it to his tellers, bookkeepers, clerks, everyone on the payroll. All 399 workers on the staff received bonuses, and he even tracked down 72 former employees. The bonuses -- based on years of service -- amounted to tens of thousands of dollars, and in some cases, more than $100,000.
Honest Airport Worker Lands Handsome Reward
Robert Lewis peeked into a bag to find "$266,000 worth of individually wrapped diamond rings and wedding bands." He turned the sack over to police, and for his honesty he received a $10,000 reward. (AP)
One Man Tries to Spur an Urban Revival with Tulips
"Durwin Rice leads a drive to change the image of Troost Avenue, a racial and economic dividing line in Kansas City, by planting millions of flowers."
Billionaire Offers to Buy Island for Refugees Pouring into Europe
An Egyptian billionaire wants to buy an island in the Mediterranean and create jobs there for up to 200,000 refugees.
Wolverine Star Surprises 9-yo Boy Suffering From Incurable Illness (WATCH)
Hollywood couldn't have written a better script: Watch this young boy with cystic fibrosis see his superhero idol appear out of a phone call.
Woman Crazy for Turtles Ends Slaughter of Giant Leatherbacks
What was once a turtle graveyard is now one of the largest leatherback nesting colonies in the world, thanks to a woman who grew sick of sea turtle carcasses littering the ground and launched a crusade to help end the slaughter of the gentle giants.
Workers Salute a "Brother's" Funeral With Epic Machine Display
Canadian utility workers gave one of their own an amazing bucket truck salute, lining the road as his funeral procession passed by.
Fighter Gives Up Stardom to Bring Dignity to the Pygmy People
Professional cage fighter gives up the spotlight and becomes unlikely humanitarian hero to oppressed group in Africa.
Strangers Create MACK-nificent Funeral Procession For Boy Who Loved Trucks
Strangers rolled into town for an hour long procession of big rigs, fire engines, and 4-wheelers to honor a little boy who loved trucks.
Thousands Volunteer To Become Firefighters In Washington State
Washington state leaders, overwhelmed by wildfires, were stunned when 3,000 people suddenly answered their call for volunteers.
Americans and Briton Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive Legion of Honor
Three Americans and a Briton who tackled a gunman on a high speed train have been given France's highest award, the Legion of Honor. A Frenchman is also honored.
Humans of New York Raises $2M for Humans of Pakistan Living in Bondage
The photographer behind "Humans of New York" wanted to raise $100,000 to help people trapped in "bonded labor" in Pakistan. His fans gave him $2mil instead.
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