Dolly Parton Offers Monthly Cash Support to Families Affected by Tennessee Wildfires
With wildfires raging through Parton's home state of Tennessee, the country-singing sweetheart is stepping up in a big way to support affected families.
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'A Christmas Miracle': 5 Frozen Puppies Rescued and Revived in Time For Christmas
After being found freezing in the Canadian cold, nobody was sure whether these pups would survive.
Supreme Court Rules Law Student Who Turned Life Around Can Take Bar Exam
This former drug addict has done everything to turn her life around – and even though the bar denied her, the Supreme Court backed her up.
After 180 Resumés, a Donated Suit Helps Homeless Man Land a Job
Brian Smith had been attempting to find a new job for ten months until he finally landed an interview with his new suit.
South African Child 'Virtually Cured' of HIV After 1 Year of Treatment
The child has only received one year of anti-HIV therapy in his life - and now, eight years later, he is "virtually cured".
Woman Invites Officer Who Arrested Her to Her College Graduation
It has been five years since Tiffany Hall and Lieutenant Jim Foster first met – but the Long Beach woman has changed a lot in that time, and she credits her transformation to the police officer's kindness.
Recovering Addict Gives Free Gym Memberships to Those Who Want to Stay Sober
This gym owner spent ten years struggling with addiction – and because she achieved sobriety through fitness, she wants to help others do the same.
Cop Stops Addicted Homeless Man on the Street and Changes His Life With a Book
Robert Morris called 911 six months after his encounter with a deputy to thank him for saving his life on one rainy night in South Carolina.
Want Instant Pain Relief? New Report Says You Could Go For a Swim in Cold Water
Researchers aren't quite sure why, but this new case report suggests that going for cold swims might be a source of instant pain relief.
Man Was Dead For 28 Minutes Before a Homeless Man Helped Save His Life
If Austin Davis had not been drinking coffee near to the spot where George Dakin collapsed, then the architect may not have ever gotten up.
Abandoned Dog With 6-Pound Tumor Gets Second Chance at Life
Clyde had been lugging the tumor around from his chest for months – but now, he has been given another shot at a happy life.
When Husband Dreams Wife's Recovery After Las Vegas Shooting, She Makes 'Miraculous' Comeback
When Jovanna Calzadillas suffered a head wound during the Las Vegas shooting, the doctors advised that she be taken off of life support. Then, her husband had a dream about her.
Seamstress Uses Expert Mending Skills to Repair Monarch's Wing and Save Its Life
Instead of allowing a newborn monarch butterfly to perish because of its injured wings, this costume designer grabbed her tool kit and got to work.
Every US Public Library, High School, and YMCA is Getting Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits for Free
The pharmaceutical company announced this week that in addition to providing schools with Narcan kits, they would be giving them to libraries and YMCAs too.
City Hires Team of Doctors to Treat Addicts on the Street Right Where They Are
A pilot study of the program has already shown success in treating drug-addicted homeless people who are eager to achieve recovery.
Madonna Donates Costumes to Auction for Sandy Storm Victims
Madonna is auctioning her tour costumes to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Recovering Addict Anonymously Pays for Ambulance Crew Eating Breakfast
According to the captain of the first aid squad, a hush fell over their "boisterous bunch" of EMTs after they got the note.
Town's Compassionate Approach Cuts Rates of Overdose by More Than Half - State to Adopt It
In less than a year since they implemented their "compassion-based" followup initiative, this town is experiencing fewer overdoses than ever.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Donates $500K to Open Up Another Home for Abused and Traumatized Girls
Steven Tyler is a lot more than just a rock and roll icon – he is also a hero for abused women and girls across the United States.
Formerly Homeless Bus Driver Wins Awards Because He Never Stops Smiling - And His Passengers Love It
London's favorite bus driver has only been on the job for 16 months - but his cheerful disposition has won the former homeless ex-convict several awards.
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