Good News Stories

Americans Gave $390 Billion To Charity In 2016

June 16, 2017 / 3,640 views

The Giving USA Foundation reported that Americans gave $390 billion to charity in 2016 -- and giving by individuals was especially strong, at $282 billion.

Kite Festival Shows A Side Of Iraq You Never See In The Media

June 15, 2017 / 8,147 views

Baghdad has been ranked the worst capital city in the world to live in, but the founders of a kite festival have challenged the title.

The Bat Signal Will Light Up Los Angeles In Honor Of Adam West

June 15, 2017 / 4,875 views

The mayor of Los Angeles is honoring the late Adam West with a lighting of the iconic bat signal on Thursday night.

Police Officer Rescues Dog Who Fell In Lake Michigan

June 14, 2017 / 12,242 views

Rookie police officer Juan Farris thought he was just responding to a car crash on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago on Tuesday morning. He ended up making the first dog rescue of his young career.

15-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Toddler On His First Day

June 14, 2017 / 11,023 views

Not only was it Jack's first day on the job, it was only 20 minutes into his shift. Good news stories in 2017.

Urban Beekeeping Program Results In 'Amazing Change' In Homeless Men

June 13, 2017 / 3,255 views

Accueil Bonneau's beekeeping program is helping Montreal's homeless reintegrate into society by teaching them to care for bees.

Woman's Act Of Kindness For A Blind Man Goes Viral

June 12, 2017 / 8,111 views

This young woman helping a blind Cubs fan hail a cab will warm your heart. Good news in 2017.

This Cancer Drug Is So Effective, The FDA Approved It Immediately

June 11, 2017 / 4,653 views

A new cancer drug has overwhelmingly helped shrink or eradicate tumors in patients whose cancer had resisted every other form of treatment. Good News.

Colombian Garbage Man Builds Library From Discarded Books

June 10, 2017 / 5,870 views

A garbage collector in Colombia has his own library for children. Where did he get all the books? The trash.

Little Ceasers Staff Saves Tips For Months To Send Nigerian Coworker Home To See Family

June 09, 2017 / 10,943 views

It's been five years since 22-year-old Samuel Nzube, an Algoma University student in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has been home to see his family in Nigeria. Good news stories in 2017.

Horse Named 'Horsey McHorseface' Pulls Away For First Australian Win

June 09, 2017 / 3,359 views

This horse needs to go all the way to the top so announcers will have to repeatedly say 'Horsey McHorseface' over and over without laughing.

Police Dog Fired For Being Too Friendly Gets New Job As Greeter

June 09, 2017 / 8,438 views

Gavel was recruited as a puppy to train as a police dog and he showed a lot of promise. But the German shepherd ended up getting fired for being 'too friendly.'

Zoo Calls In Regular Doctors To Perform Emergency Surgery On Pregnant Gorilla

June 08, 2017 / 4,531 views

The Philadelphia Zoo had to act fast if they were going to save Kira and her baby. So they brought in a team of veterinarians and regular doctors to perform an emergency delivery using procedures and equipment similar to those used in human deliveries --

Homeless Shelter Receives $10,000 Donation From Former Resident

June 08, 2017 / 11,542 views

A formerly homeless man has given the shelter that took him in a $10,000 donation.

Man Dives Into Moving Car To Save Driver

June 07, 2017 / 3,489 views

A northern Illinois man has been hailed a hero after he jumped through the open window of a moving car to save the driver, who was having a seizure.

Muslim Man Saves 64 Christians From Being Executed By Terrorists In The Philippines

June 07, 2017 / 5,131 views

Noor Lucman has saved the lives of 64 Christians by hiding them in his home during terrorist attacks.