How 550 Volunteers Transformed a Filthy, Waste-filled Train Station in India
Gaurang Damani complained so often about the dirt and stench in a Mumbai train station that Central Railway finally let him adopt it. It is now unrecognizable.
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Anonymous Donor Is Moved To Pay Off Mudslide Victim's Mortgage
An anonymous donor has paid off a man's $360K mortgage after reading how Tim Ward lost both his wife and house during last year's Oso, Washington mudslide.
Coffee Lowers Risk of Prostate Cancer, Harvard Study Says
A new study says men who are heavy coffee drinkers are at a much lower risk for prostate cancer. Harvard scientists followed 47,911 men for two decades and asked how much coffee they were drinking. The researchers found that those who consumed six or more cups a day -- with or without caffeine -- were almost 20% less likely to develop prostate cancer. The heavy coffee drinkers were 60% less likely to get the lethal form of the disease. (NY Times)
Touchdown For Cops: Officers Delight Kids In Random Pick-up Game (WATCH)
A Michigan mom's concern gave way to delight as she realized the police officers approaching her son just wanted to play football with the boys, and her video has gone viral.
Black Cat Becomes A Nurse, Tending to Every Wounded Animal
A compassionate cat named Radamenes has become the mascot of a Polish shelter and a devoted nurse to all its patients.
Social Worker Finally Adopts Boy Who Begged Church For A Forever Family in 2013
After a heartfelt adoption plea to a church in 2013, a 16-year-old boy's prayers were finally answered–by a woman who was there all along, his social worker.
POWWOW Diverts 30 Million Pounds of Produce Annually From Landfill to Food Banks
30-40 million pounds of fresh produce were being thrown into landfills at the US border because it was too scarred, too ripe, or too small. Yolanda Soto found a solution.
Mystery Donor Gives Her Diamond Engagement Ring to Couple in Need
A New Mexico woman's engagement didn't work out, but instead of selling her diamond ring, she gave it to a deserving couple dealing with cancer. Video
Sheriffs Pack Patrol Cars With Little Orange Boxes of Sunshine
In Minnesota, Hennepin County sheriff's deputies are patrolling downtown Minneapolis carrying boxes filled granola bars and other goodies to hand out to anyone in need on the streets.
Mystery Donor Pays For Toddler's Life-Altering Facial Surgery
Thanks to an anonymous benefactor three-year-old Kaitlin Nguygen was able to have her facial deformity repaired on Tuesday.
It's Official: NFL Scores Big By Hiring First Female Referee
For the first time, a woman will don the black and white striped uniform for the National Football League as a full-time game official. Meet Sarah Thomas.
'Wheely' Cute Rescue Pups Roll Down 5th Ave in NYC Easter Parade
New York City's favorite canine roll-models are getting ready to take Fifth Avenue in Sunday's Easter Parade, putting their best wheels forward to raise awareness for special needs rescue pets everywhere.
Stopping Your Drama: Eight Principles to Calm the Workplace or Home
Are you getting caught in the middle of relationship squabbles? Do you feel anxiety or fear around the economy, your job, or personal level of success? Such drama always drains your energy and impacts your personal effectiveness. To put an end to negativity and energy drain, a good friend of mine, Marlene Chism has a new book that helps you Stop The Drama.
Cops Buy Them a Car Seat Instead of Slapping Family With a Ticket
When officers were notified that a woman in a car was holding a baby in her lap, they came to issue a citation, but decided to donate a car seat instead.
Surprise Pirate Party Thrown for Boy Who Lost an Eye
After a stray bullet took out the eye of five-year-old Donovan Lyles Jr., a theater group donned matching eye patches to throw him a pirate-themed party.
Paramedic Saves Doctor Who Saved His Life 30 Years Earlier
Two men, who saved each other's lives 30 years apart, reunited in California this week for charity to help save even more lives.
Stray Dogs Instinctively Attend Funeral Of Woman Who Fed Them
A pack of stray dogs instinctively came to a funeral home in Mexico where a woman who had fed them daily was being honored for her kindness after her death.
Cafe Serves Up Second Chances to Homeless Youth in Denver
The Purple Door Coffee shop is considered one of Denver's best—and not just because of the beans. Their "royal" purple doors are open to serving jobs to homeless youth.
Teen Track Star Carries Fallen Opponent Across Finish Line
A junior at West Liberty Salem High School in Ohio brought won a state championship medal in the 1600 meter race, but is being praised for her performance in the race she lost. Meghan Vogel was running around the final turn of the 3200-meter event when she saw a competitor fall in front of her. What happened next offered the crowd gathered for the Ohio Division III girls championship an inspiring glimpse into the heart of true sportsmanship.
Dog Hitches 20 Mile Ride on Side of Ambulance to Stay With Owner
In Texas last month, emergency responders witnessed the touching animal loyalty that perhaps only a dog can exemplify. 20 miles into their race to the hospital, ambulance personnel were alerted that a dog was hanging on to the side of the vehicle.
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