Good News Stories

Former Slave Escaped To US, Competed In The Olympics Twice, Joins Air Force To Give Back

February 26, 2018 / 23,244 views

Guor Maker has lived an extraordinary life. After enduring countless hardships, which includes escaping slavery twice, Maker went on to earn a college education, competed in the Olympics twice, and has now joined the United States Air Force to give back.

Woman Prevents Kidnapping By Pretending To Be The Young Girl's Mother

February 25, 2018 / 32,954 views

A mother dropping her child off at school is being hailed as a hero for preventing the kidnapping of a young girl.

Man Risks His Life To Rescue Two Missing Dogs Who Were Trapped On A Mountain

February 24, 2018 / 14,696 views

A brave mountain climber risked his life to save two lost dogs who were stuck on a mountain in freezing temperatures.

Hero German Shepherd Shot Multiple Times Saving His 16-Year-Old Owner From Burglars

February 24, 2018 / 29,928 views

A German Shepherd was beaten and shot four times while protecting his 16-year-old owner from two burglars who broke into their home in Des Moines, Washington.

Fire Department Saves Dog's Life After A House Fire

February 24, 2018 / 9,646 views

The Copperas Cove Fire Department in Texas saved a dog's life during a house fire caused by a space heater.

McDonald's Will Ditch Foam Cups And Start Using Environmentally Friendly Packaging

February 23, 2018 / 12,775 views

McDonald's has announced that it will stop using foam packaging from its worldwide supply chain by the end of 2018.

10-Year-Old Girl Feels Dejected After Mom's Comment, Then Twitter Saves The Day

February 22, 2018 / 62,800 views

A young aspiring artist felt rejected after her mother criticized her recent work but the Internet's response has encouraged her to continue chasing her dream.

5th Grader Saves Choking Classmate, Says He Knew What To Do After Watching Documentary

February 22, 2018 / 10,886 views

A 5th grader has been credited with saving the life of a choking classmate and he says he knew what to do by remembering a documentary he watched years ago.

Flight Attendant Soothes Toddler So Mom Can Have A Break During Long Flight

February 21, 2018 / 30,792 views

Last week, Rachel Yuen and her husband were on a flight to Los Angeles. A mother was also on that flight, traveling alone with her children. Despite her best efforts, she could not stop the youngest from crying.

12-Year-Old Nicknamed 'Trash Girl' By Bullies Refuses To Stop Collecting Litter

February 21, 2018 / 15,244 views

A student at Hellesdon High School in Norwich, England, has been dubbed 'Trash Girl' by bullies for her environmentally-friendly ways but that has not stopped her from protecting the planet. Nadia Sparkes.

Wales To Ban The Use Of Wild Animals In Circuses

February 20, 2018 / 8,965 views

Wales has announced plans to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, similar to the one agreed by the Scottish Parliament in December of last year.

American Airlines Employee Saves 2 Teenage Girls From Human Trafficking Plot

February 19, 2018 / 24,591 views

Denice Miracle helped thwart an alleged human trafficker's plan to lure two teenage girls from California to New York.

Cow Escapes Slaughterhouse By Smashing Through A Metal Fence And Swimming To An Island

February 18, 2018 / 17,451 views

A local politician in Poland has agreed to let a cow live in peace after she escaped a slaughterhouse and swam to safety.

Dog Spots Stranger In Airport And Instantly Knows He Needs Comforting

February 17, 2018 / 19,169 views

A trained therapy dog saw a stranger at the airport terminal gate and instantly knew the man needed to be comforted.

Couple Who Lost Everything In A Wildfire Wins $1 Million Lottery

February 16, 2018 / 14,278 views

A Canadian couple who lost everything in a wildfire can now start rebuilding their lives after they won $1 million in the Atlantic Lottery.

Man Demonstrates How Textbooks Can Save A Life During A School Shooting

February 16, 2018 / 16,468 views

After the school shooting in Florida, a man in Batesville, MS, posted videos on Facebook that show how school textbooks can be used as body armor during a shooting.