People Turn-up Kindness During Govt Shutdown

Over the last two weeks Americans have seen the worst in partisan politics, but the government shutdown has also triggered the generosity of ordinary citizens. Americans have stepped in to fill some of the needs that the government normally fulfills. From Colorado to Atlanta, Arizona to Florida, let's take a look at America at its best.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 October 45 Views

Ellen Show Gives Waitress Big Reward For Picking Up Military Members' Tab

The bill was $27.75, her reward for paying it was far greater. Sarah Hoidahl, a New Hampshire waitress, even though she is a single mom living on tips, bought lunch for two National Guard service members who were furloughed recently in the government shutdown. The Guardswomen posted the kind note they received from Sarah on Facebook from which thousands of people were inspired -- including the Ellen Show producers.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 October 34 Views

Wisconsin Man Builds His Dream, a Planetarium in His Backyard

Disappointed when he took some boy scouts to gaze at the stars but clouds quickly obscured them, a Wisconsin man decided to open his own planetarium using the money he earned while working at a local paper mill. Frank Kovac built the planetarium himself -- a huge spherical structure in the backyard -- and painted 5000 stars, each with the correct brightness, resulting in a spectacular replica of the entire northern night sky.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 August 44 Views

Talking GOOD: Woman Gives 10,000 Smiles to Sick Kids

Casey Baynes understands on a very personal level that no child wants to feel like they're different. At a young age, teachers told Casey that her dyslexia would make academics more difficult. Despite the obvious challenges that come with a learning disorder, Casey had very high expectations for herself and worked hard to reach and then exceed them. She received her Associate's degree before graduating high school and went on to become Towson University's youngest Master's Degree recipient at age 20.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 August 47 Views

Man Turns to Police and Finds Help Instead of Committing Another Crime

A man taught to hate cops his whole life turned to them to keep from committing a crime, and was stunned at their response.

By Jim Stout

31 March 36 Views

Marriage Proposal is First Thing She Hears After Cochlear Implant (WATCH)

If hearing for the first time isn't amazing enough, just check out what she heard after receiving a cochlear implant...

By Jim Stout

23 March 42 Views

Former Gang Member Morphs Into Lawyer Who Helps Troubled Kids

A former gang member who was arrested 13 times has become Atlanta's hottest lawyer, proving that youth are not the lost cause some think.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 March 45 Views

Give a Prisoner an Abused Dog and WATCH What Happens, Karmic Connection

Prison inmates can connect with abused dogs probably better than anyone. A new documentary shows how this connection can change two lives at the same time

By Jim Stout

19 February 41 Views

Two Million Used Pill Bottles From the U.S. Are Saving Lives in Africa

A charity is shipping two million used pill bottles from the U.S. to Malawi where a lack of any containers endangers health.

By Jim Stout

18 February 36 Views

Community Wants a Statue of the Man Who's Waved to Them for 50 Years

Neighbors have started a petition to have their town erect a statue of "Bunny," a man who's waved to passersby for 50 years.

By Jim Stout

16 February 39 Views

Officer Talks Distraught Woman Off Ledge of Towering Bridge (LOOK)

A California motorcycle cop talked a woman back from the edge of a bridge, 200 feet above San Francisco Bay.

By Jim Stout

15 February 40 Views

Paralyzed at Columbine, Shooting Victim Forgives Mother of Gunman

A woman paralyzed in the Columbine school shooting has publicly forgiven the mother of one of the shooters.

By Jim Stout

15 February 37 Views

82-year-old Vet Sends Thousands of Care Packages to Soldiers as "Spam Czar"

It means a lot when any soldier receives a package from the U.S. loaded with treats to remind him of home. 82 year-old Don Downer has sent more than 1,400 such packages to American troops deployed overseas and was honored in Maryland recently as Howard County's Volunteer of the Year.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 December 39 Views

Masked Hero to the Rescue Daily at Tokyo Subway Station

A 27-year-old Japanese shop-assistant dons a superhero disguise in his spare time in order to help strangers maneuvering the dimly lit stairs of a Tokyo subway station which has no escalators or lifts. For three months, Tadahiro Kanemasu has used his green suit, with silver trim, to protect his identity as he helps the elderly and people lugging heavy bags or stollers.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 August 39 Views

At 105, Feisty Edythe Has 36K Facebook Fans and Still Drives

At 105 years old, Edythe Kirchmaier is still as smart and engaging as anyone who's 65. She is the oldest user on Facebook and for her birthday she asked for 105,000 Likes on the page of her favorite charity. Her Facebook friends already number 36,000 and they made her wish come true, tallying more than 124,000 Likes for the medical nonprofit Direct Relief.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 August 40 Views