Kidnapper Got More Than He Bargained for When He Chased Woman into Karate Dojo
This alleged kidnapper will probably think twice before attempting to challenge a karate sensei's authority in the future.
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Instead of Running, These Inmates Rush to Aid Their Supervisor Who Collapsed From Stroke Along a Roadside
Three inmates were rewarded for rushing in to save their security supervisor from a stroke earlier this week, instead of running away easily.
Amidst Bomb Threat Evacuation, NBA Player Stops to Carry Neighbor's Child Down 46 Flights
When asked for comment about the incident, he simply chuckled, saying: "I'm just a good Samaritan, not a hero."
4-Year-old Who Lost His Dad Receives Support From Thousands Worldwide
A concerned mother's Facebook plea is helping ease the grief of a young boy who lost his dad, with notes of support coming from across the world.
While Injured, Baseball Star Works For Kids Who Stutter Like He Once Did
Houston Astros' player George Springer is using his down time wisely, helping kids at a camp cope with stuttering, like he once did.
Tiny Heroes Race to Save The World Before Snack Time
Straight from a Marvel mini-universe, three foot tall versions of Thor, Wonder Woman, and other caped crusaders are still soaring from their heroic contributions in Monday's race for a good cause.
And the Happiest City in the United States is…
Which big cities in America have the most people who are thriving? According to the 2014 Well-Being Index, there are ten that are probably the happiest metro areas in the country.
Bear Cub Climbs In a Raft Longing To Be Rescued in River
A River Raft business risked thousands of dollars in fines to help bring a hungry baby bear to safety last week after she climbed aboard one of their rafts.
Coast Guard Rescues 200 Beached Sea Turtles Stunned by Cold
The US Coast Guard rescued 217 freezing sea turtles, rushing them to warmer waters aboard their ship.
Marine Drives 2,000 Miles to Reunite with Best Friend, a Cat Who Eased His PTSD
This Marine drove 2,000 miles to reunite with his cat who'd been missing for four years.
Giant Chestnut Tree Found in Maine Could Help Save a Near-Extinct Species
Discovery of this record-breaking tree could help breed disease-resistant American Chestnuts to restore the nearly extinct species.
Teen Turns Body Brace into Steampunk Fashion Statement
When this teenager was forced to wear a body brace for two months, she transformed the bland medical device into steampunk body armor.
High School Kids Start Food Pantry to Keep Classmates From Hunger
What started off as a student government project has become a full-time resource for teens in the North Carolina school who don't have enough food at home.
Cop Saves Neighborhood Playtime With Gift Out Of The Blue (Watch)
A Concord cop saw a couple of kids shooting hoops with a soccer ball – so he scored some points with the children by bringing along the perfect gift.
Pastor Turns Food Desert into Garden of Eden for the Poor
A pastor decided to turn a food desert into 50,000 pounds of produce for the poor in his community, teaching his church to raise the crops and pay it forward.
After Finding Courage To Ask Cafes For Leftovers, She Feeds Homeless for Years
After a woman worked up the nerve to ask a restaurant manager for leftover chicken, she found a way to feed the homeless for years.
Woman Donates Part of her Liver to a Child She Didn't Even Know
Kimberly Springer, a near-stranger in North Carolina was donating a part of her liver to an infant with a rare liver disease whose last hope was a transplant.
Students' Huge Surprise For Sweet Café Worker: "It's a Dream Come True"
Two Elon University students appreciated this coffee shop employee's kindness so much, they decided to help make her dream come true. Watch it unfold.
When Couple's Proposal Goes Awry, Strangers Jump in (the Water) to Help
As he attempted to propose to his girlfriend while on vacation at the beach, Matthew made one miscalculation-and it turned into a memory to last a lifetime.
Local Business Gives Free Roof to NC Grandmother Who Only Had $300
It's a Christmas miracle come early for a North Carolina grandmother. Barbara's roof was leaking throughout the house so she went to see All About Roofing, located in Elon. The owner decided to give her a new roof for free because she only had $300.
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