Students Wait in Line for Autographs - From School Janitor
Dozens of second-grade students waited in a long line for Mr. Steve to sign their yearbooks. He's not a teacher or principal, but their beloved custodian.
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Deputy Dies Hours Before Son's Graduation, Officers Stand in His Place
When a deputy died in the line of duty hours before his son's graduation, fellow officers stood in for him as the teen bravely showed up to his diploma.
NFL Team Signs Youngest Player Ever, Makes 9-yo's Wish Come True
Cleveland Browns fans had something to cheer about when their team signed a boy in a wheelchair to a one-day contract, and spent the day making him smile.
Sons & Grandsons Haul Paralyzed Dad Into Grand Canyon for Trip of Lifetime
An Ohio family set out to show the world that people can do anything, despite great obstacles. They took on the mighty Grand Canyon with a 1-wheel chair.
Son's Last Wish Discovered in Journal, Parents Fulfill it in Africa
After his tragic death, parents find their son's journal and a touching description of what he would do as president. They're making it come true in Africa.
Spritely 100-Year-old Pianist Still Wows NYC Diners Without Missing a Beat
100-year-old Irving Fields still plays for diners at the Park Room in NYC on weekends, even writing songs about them, while never missing a beat.
Tiny Ball Players Dress Like 'Elsa' to Be Tough AND Pretty (Awesome Photos)
A team of tiny tomboys dressed up as Elsa from Frozen for their team's tee-ball photos prove that girls can be anything they want to be.
Dad's Touching Anti-Bullying Song for Daughters is Now a Global Inspiration
A father of three has turned a negative into a positive after his little daughter was bullied at school, creating a music video that says it all–Love Yourself!
Vegas Cabbie Honored for Returning $300,000 in Cash Left on Back Seat
Las Vegas cab driver Gerardo Gamboa found $300,000 of someone's poker winnings left in a paper bag in his taxi Monday, but made sure every penny was returned to the rightful owner. He was rewarded graciously by his company.
(UPDATE) Poker Player Gives $10K Reward to Vegas Cab Driver who Found His $300,000
Remember we reported last week about the Las Vegas cabbie who returned $300,000 in cash left in his car? His boss had rewarded his honesty by naming him Driver of the Year and giving him $1,000 and a dinner for two at a restaurant. Now, CNN reports that the gambler who lost the cash has given him a $10,000 bonus.
Justin Bieber Visits Impoverished Las Vegas School, Donates $100,000
On Friday, teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber played a special Christmas concert and donated $100,000 for the east Las Vegas elementary school nationally-renowned for providing its needy students and families with food, clothing, health services and the occasional rent check.
Las Vegas Principal Goes Door to Door Hoping To Beat The Odds
Nevada has the lowest high school graduation rate in the country. But now a multi-million dollar federal grant is helping one district turn its schools around. Host Michel Martin speaks with a principal who spent last Saturday knocking on the doors of students who dropped out, encouraging them to come back to school.
Turning Graffiti into a Public Art Education Program
Philadelphia's mural art project has changed the face of the city from grim and gloomy to colorful, cultural and spirited. As a bonus, the kids who have joined the program to paint the run-down walls of urban buildings racked up a 100% record of graduating from high school.
Rescued Pit Bull Named TatorTot Saves Boy 4 Days After Adoption
Christi Smith saved a pit bull pup from certain death at the hands of Animal Control. Four days later, the dog repaid her by saving her son's life. The rambunctious dog was hours away from being euthanized, but Christi had her doubts about adopting this untrained 9-month-old mixed breed. She ultimately decided to foster the dog, changed his name from Gator, and tried to housebreak it while finding someone else to adopt it. Her misgivings completely evaporated on the fourth day.
Hong Kong Harbour Swim Resumes After 33 Years
Hundreds of swimmers took part Sunday in Hong Kong's iconic harbour race, which had been suspended for 33 years until water pollution could be cleaned up. Hong Kong has been engaged in a major effort to restore the beautiful port.
Giant Rubber Duck Floats in Hong Kong Harbor
A Dutch artist is cheering people in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor with a yellow 50-foot-tall rubber duck. The Rubber Duck Project motto is 'Spreading Joy Around the World'. And indeed it has -- since 2008.
Watch This Stranger Rescue Unconscious Man From Burning Car
It's a miracle the driver made it out alive as flames were towering before firefighters arrived–but he wasn't going to die on this stranger's watch.
"Non-Stop" Random Acts of Kindness Score Home Run At World Softball Championships
This year's tournament wasn't just a showcase of talent - it also happened to play host to many good deed grand slams from players and spectators alike.
Muslim Community Break Their Fast In Order To Donate Blood After Orlando Shootings
A Muslim group in Detroit asked its members to break their holy Ramadan fasting so they could donate blood in the aftermath of the Orlando shooting.
Orlando Theater Group Builds Angel Wings to Protect Funeral from Anti-gay Protestors
Witness this heavenly sight as the Orlando Shakespeare Theater creates giant wings to shield funeral mourners from the likes of Westboro Baptist Church.
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