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Brave UPS Driver Rushes Into Burning Home to Save Family
The damage to this family's home could have been much worse if it hadn't been for this heroic driver in brown, finishing up his UPS route.
Massachusetts Voters Pass Historic Animal Protection Law
Massachusetts just banned contained spaces from being used to house livestock due to the harsh impact it has on the animals' physical and mental wellbeing.
Cops' Surprising Happy Ending After Thieves Steal Boy's 6 Pumpkins (WATCH)
When this little boy called the cops to report his pumpkins were stolen, police went above and beyond to right the wrong.
Sympathetic Cops Cut Some Slack For Overzealous Family Toting Massive Christmas Tree
The amusing scene was very reminiscent of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
How A Shark Bite Ended Up Saving This Man's Life
After being bitten by a shark while protecting his daughter, he didn't bother going to the hospital until he got back home. That visit changed everything.
Officer Sends Flowers To Crying Woman She Pulled Over For Speeding
When a cop pulled over a driver for speeding, she found the driver crying over her mother's move to hospice. The officer's response earned her honors.
College Offers Free Semester of School So Hurricane Victims Don't Get Blown Off Track
The Massachusetts school, which can cost as much as $66K per year, is offering a free semester of classes, room, and board to hurricane victims.
Dying Man Spends Last Days Fixing Bikes For Kids in Need
While some people might spend their last days feeling sorry for themselves, Bob has dedicated his time to helping kids in his community.
When Girl With Winning Score is Denied Title, Runner-up Offers Trophy: 'I didn't win, you did'
The archaic ruling may be absurdly dated, but it did give these teen golf players a chance to display true sportsmanship.
Single Mom Parlays Small Lottery Win into Fund For Homeless Man In the Cold
A woman parlayed her last $2 of pocket change into $15,000 of help to get a homeless man, thanks to a lottery ticket and help from her friends.
Guy Pilots Great Pumpkin Across the Boston Harbor
This adventurer dove into the autumnal spirit this weekend when he piloted a 520-pound pumpkin across the Boston Harbor.
12-Year-old Saves Friend's Leg Using First-Aid From 'Hunger Games' Book
When her friend suffered a massive leg injury, this Massachusetts teen's knowledge of the Suzanne Collins book series may have prevented further damage.
Gas Station That Sold Winning Powerball Ticket is Donating its Reward to Nonprofits
Instead of thinking only of themselves, owners of the Pride Station and Store are funneling their $50,000 commission into good causes.
New Video Game Walks in Footsteps of Thoreau at Walden Pond
In a video game based on the Walden book, the goal is stillness and walking in the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau.
How Two Strangers Connected After She Sacrificed Her Jacket for Runner in Boston Marathon
"He struck me as a person who was drowning and reaching his hand out for somebody to save him. It was that dramatic," said Renee Bercury.
Flood of Boston Hospitality Stuns Polite Tourist Looking for Hotspots
When a man from Liverpool posted a polite, appreciative, humorous appeal for hotspots off the typical tourist track, the locals responded in kind.
Police Officer Finally Gets Ice Cream Truck So He Can Give Away Free 'Copsicles'
These cops can now use an ice cream truck to build closer ties to the community and reach out with compassion following distressing events.
This 2-Year-Old Deaf Girl Loves People - So Her Whole Neighborhood is Learning Sign Language
As a means of having a conversation with their friendly little neighbor, this entire community is learning sign language.
After Decades of Curiosity, Adopted Woman Plans Road Trip to Meet Her Newly-Discovered 22 Siblings
This 48-year-old woman had always wondered about her biological family – but upon discovering she now has 22 siblings, she plans on meeting all of them.
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