Good News Stories

Meet Julia - Sesame Street's First Character With Autism

October 22, 2015 / 12,179 views

Sesame Street favorites Grover, Abby and Elmo will be joined by a new muppet pal, Julia. She has bright orange hair and big green eyes. She also has autism.

Woman Rescues Kitten Born Special While Others Decided To Give Up

October 22, 2015 / 35,211 views

Zeke the tuxedo kitten was just 13 weeks old when Lisa Jones of Super Heros Animal Hydrocephalus Society rescued him from euthanization by a local rescue.

Neighbors Give Four Year-Old An Early Halloween Before He Undergoes Neurosurgery

October 21, 2015 / 10,812 views

More than 40 neighbors in Midlothian, Virginia, opened their doors and allowed Branden Witt to celebrate Halloween a couple weeks early.

103 Year-Old 'Wonder Woman' Reveals Her Secret To Life, Celebrates Birthday Volunteering At Senior Center

October 20, 2015 / 10,926 views

Mary Cotter just celebrated her 103rd birthday at the Montclair Senior Center, California, where she's been volunteering for the last 25 years.

This 22 Year-Old Rugby Referee Suffers From A Very Rare Skin Condition. Her Story Is Truly Inspiring

October 19, 2015 / 6,631 views

Meet Mui Thomas, a Hong Kong rugby referee and special needs teacher with a rare skin condition.

Marine Who Lost Both Legs In Afghanistan Explosion Rescues Baby From Car Crash

October 18, 2015 / 5,038 views

Once a Marine, always a Marine.

75 Year-Old Army Veteran Saves 16 Children From Knife Attack In Public Library

October 16, 2015 / 62,774 views

Sixteen children and a handful of their mothers found the only door to their library room in Morton Public Library blocked by a man who held hunting knives in each hand.

NFL's DeAngelo Williams Pays For 53 Mammograms To Honor His Mom, Who Died Of Breast Cancer

October 15, 2015 / 2,588 views

Last year, NFL running back DeAngelo Williams' mother, Sandra Hill, lost her battle with breast cancer. She was just 53 years old. He also lost four aunts to the disease.

Pipes Have Been Illegally Extracting Water In California. The Company Behind It Is Being Sued For Drought Crimes

October 14, 2015 / 2,886 views

Nestle has been illegally extracting groundwater in California for its Arrowhead bottled water brand, which has been a key contributor to California's drought crisis.

Six Years After The Wreck, Quadriplegic Man Shares Amazing First Dance With Wife

October 14, 2015 / 13,693 views

'When you can walk, I want you to dance with me.'

Doctor Practicing 'Street Medicine' Named Top Hero Of 2015

October 13, 2015 / 19,291 views

For 23 years, Withers has been searching for the homeless - under bridges, in alleys and along riverbanks - to bring them free, quality medical care.

A Woman Protesting Islam At A Local Mosque Gets An Unexpected Response

October 12, 2015 / 16,376 views

On Saturday, an Ohio woman showed up at a local mosque to protest against the Islamic faith. The woman - identified as Annie on Facebook - was not prepared for what happened next.

This Stranger's Act Of Kindness Towards A Special Needs Man Will Make Your Day

October 12, 2015 / 22,388 views

'Sometimes you just have to be selfless and put someone else's needs above yours.'

Illinois Farmers Harvest Hundreds Of Acres To Help A Friend With Terminal Cancer

October 10, 2015 / 2,292 views

What they were able to do in 10 hours would normally take an entire week.

5-Hour Energy Creator Says He Has More Money Than He Needs. This Is What He's Doing About It

October 09, 2015 / 15,303 views

This is part of Bhargava's quest to solve the world's biggest problems. To do so, he has pledged to give away 99% of his wealth.

A Lonely Wild Boar Piglet Appears To Have Found A New Family - A Herd Of 30 Cows

October 08, 2015 / 12,287 views

The piglet has been seen wandering between the legs of the cows for weeks, with no other wild boar in sight.