Dancing Coffee Shop Employee Gets Free Vacation From Fans (WATCH)
An employee at McMaster University coffee shop displays exuberant happiness for every customer. Her dancing paid off when students bought her a surprise vacation.
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'Hero' Gardener Chased Runaway Car and Steered it to Safety
A resident spotted a car that had suddenly started rolling downhill towards a busy rush hour street in Bradford, England. She yelled to a gardener who chased down the vehicle and steered it into a lamp post through the open window before it reached a busy road.
Lost Dog Reunited After 2 Years And 700 Miles (WATCH)
When Alma Dominguez's beloved dog, Leia, went missing from El Paso, Texas, during a rainstorm, Alma and her husband, Alberto, were devastated. The couple searched for their lost dog for more than two years, and had almost given up hope of ever finding her. Then a phone call changed everything.
Taylor Swift Surprises Loyal Fan by Attending Her Bridal Shower
Gena Gabrielle had no idea when she sent the invitations for her bridal shower and wedding to her favorite celebrity, Taylor Swift, that she would even get a reply. Swift and her team found the invitations earlier this year as they were going through the fan mail at the office. The singer thought it would be fun to surprise such a loyal fan, so she booked a flight for Columbus, Ohio setting aside the April date.
Couple's Babies Born 8/8/8, 9/9/9, 10/10/10
The media has been clamoring to talk to Chad and Barbie Soper of Rockford, Michigan because their third child was born on 10/10/10. Not so very uncommon, until you find out the new mother also gave birth on 9/9/09 and 8/8/08.
Goodwill Worker Finds $43,000 in Donated Clothing
A manager of the Goodwill Store in Monroe, Michigan was cleaning out the pockets of a donated jacket this week when he found a bright blue envelope containing bundles of hundred-dollar bills. Tyler Gedelian didn't even count it before turning over the cash to police. He told WWJ-TV in Detroit that he never even considered keeping any of the money.
College Fan Gets to Play With Billy Joel on Stage, 'Greatest Moment Of My Life'
Vanderbilt University student Michael Pollack got the chance to ask a question at a Billy Joel appearance at his college. He told the 'Piano Man' that he had performed New York State of Mind with Joel's saxophonist in the past and wondered if he could go onstage and play it with him. Surprisingly, Joel said, Sure.
Helped by TV Show 'House', Doctor Diagnoses Rare Condition
A German man with severe heart failure and a puzzling mix of symptoms including fever, blindness, deafness and enlarged lymph nodes that baffled doctors for months, finally was diagnosed when he was referred to a fan of the U.S. television medical show, 'House'. After five minutes, I knew what was wrong, said Dr. Juergen Schaefer, who had seen an episode of House in which the drama's symptoms matched up perfectly.
Teen Hits Full-Court Shot Twice in 2 Tries
A 13-year-old boy, Easton Gamoke, scored a full-court shot for his Minnesota basketball team in the last second of the game, bringing his team to victory last weekend. Not only that, he recreated it the next day on his first try.
37 years After Graduation, Student Sends High School Teacher $10,000
Kansas businessman Kevin Perz stunned his home economics teacher from 37 years ago, Marilyn Mecham, with a $10,000 thank you check.
Teen Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery, Plans to Pay It Forward
Nick Ruth has been playing the Lottery for just over a year, but this past Friday, he said it "just felt right." Following that intuition made him $250,000 richer. The young winner, who has been in remission from leukemia for seven years, said: "As a cancer survivor, it is really important for me to give back. I want to ‘pay forward' what some wonderful local organizations did for me.
Astonishing Moment as Divers Find Survivor Living Underwater in Air Pocket
A diving team was shocked to find a fisherman who had survived for three days trapped beneath 98 feet of water - 30 meters beneath the Atlantic ocean. In the incredible video footage a member of the dive team can be heard saying He's alive! He's alive!
College Student Given Cadillac by Stranger After He is Struck by Car While Walking to School
A Georgia college student who walked 15 miles each way to attend classes was seriously injured while on his way to school by a hit and run driver. That unfortunate event caused an Atlanta woman to donate her Cadillac so the young man never again has to risk his life to make the five hour trek to school.
Father and Son Both Make Hole-in-One on Father's Day
Collecting a hole-in-one on Father's Day is about as good as it gets for a golfing dad, unless his son gets one, too, right afterward. That's exactly what happened when 57-yard-old Lonnie Whitener and his 13-year-old son, according to the Houston Chronicle.
From Dark Horse to Derby Winner: The Unlikely Story of California Chrome
The story behind this year's Kentucky Derby Winner is similar, with its shades of a hero story, to the winning saga of Secretariat.
Teen Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery, Plans to Pay It Forward
Nick Ruth has been playing the Lottery for about a year, and last week he won $250,000. In remission from leukemia for seven years, he said: "As a cancer survivor, it is really important for me to give back. I want to ‘pay forward' what some wonderful local organizations did for me.
Lost Dog Reunited After 2 Years And 700 Miles (WATCH)
When Alma Dominguez's beloved dog, Leia, went missing from El Paso, Texas, during a rainstorm, Alma and her husband, Alberto, were devastated. The couple searched for their lost dog for more than two years, and had almost given up hope of ever finding her. Then a phone call changed everything.
Heartbroken Man Giving Away Holiday for Two After Break-up - You Can Win
Tom Frankenburg wants to give away a holiday trip for two to Malta. He booked the $1,600 trip before he and his girlfriend split, and is now hoping to pay it forward.
UPDATE: Golden Voiced Homeless Man Retells Story on Today Show (Video)
This morning, the homeless man with the golden voice, whose story launched via YouTube struck a national chord and whose pipes landed him numerous job offers and a home in just a few days, spoke to the Today Show hosts about his whirlwind of blessings.
Seeing-eye Poodle Saves Owner From Toxic Gas Leak
A seeing-eye dog in Alabama has been hailed as a hero for saving her owner's life during a gas leak. The poodle would not stop bothering Jones until she finally left the house.
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