Good News Stories

Every day we share good news stories from around the world.

Every Morning, This Teacher Spends 10 Minutes Giving Each Kid A Personal Compliment

November 19, 2015 / 4,549 views

One teacher can make all the difference.

For 12 Years She's Been Hugging Soldiers. When She Stopped Showing Up, They Did This

November 19, 2015 / 27,511 views

For more than a decade, Elizabeth Laird has been sending off military members from Fort Hood, Texas, in the best way possible - with a huge hug. And each time they return home, she greets them the exact same way.

Volunteer Firefighter Receives The World's Most Extensive Face Transplant Ever

November 18, 2015 / 14,426 views

Groundbreaking face transplant: After a firefighter was injured on duty, a deceased 26-year-old cyclist gave him his life back.

The Dalai Lama Tells Everyone To Stop Praying For Paris

November 18, 2015 / 2,794 views

'We cannot solve this problem only through prayers.'

3,000 Year-Old Pants Discovered In Chinese Tombs, The Oldest Known Trousers

November 18, 2015 / 10,484 views

Two men whose remains were recently excavated from tombs in western China put their pants on one leg at a time, just like the rest of us

Kid Gifts Brand New Pair Of Nike Shoes To Classmate Who Was Made Fun Of For His Shoes

November 18, 2015 / 14,511 views

'Since you felt bad yesterday about how everyone was making fun of your shoes, there you go.'

The City Told Her To Cut Down Her Rotting Tree. This Is How She Responded

November 17, 2015 / 2,526 views

instead of turning the rotting tree into piles of firewood, Sara found a unique and unusual way to commiserate this wonderful old tree.

Man With Down Syndrome Fulfills His Dream Of Competing In A Bodybuilding Competition

November 17, 2015 / 4,655 views

A 22 year-old man with Down Syndrome has fulfilled his dream of competing in a bodybuilding competition.

Faith In Humanity Restored As Elderly Couple Helps A Young Man Tie His Tie

November 16, 2015 / 16,964 views

A touching photo has surfaced of an elderly couple helping a young man who was struggling with his tie at the Lindbergh Center train station in Atlanta, GA.

When Paris Turned Out Its Lights, The Rest Of The World Turned Them On

November 14, 2015 / 5,803 views

After terrorist attacks in Paris Friday night sent the nation into a state of emergency, the rest of the world responded to show their support.

A Lonely Old Man Called Into A Morning Radio Show. What Happened Next Is Wonderful

November 14, 2015 / 3,179 views

An emotional 95 year-old man named Bill called into a BBC morning radio program. He was lonely and missing his wife...

Two Dutch Police Officers Prepare Dinner For Five Children After Mom Is Taken To The Hospital

November 13, 2015 / 4,423 views

In Eindhoven, Netherlands, paramedics arrived at a diabetic woman's home who was suffering from symptoms of hypoglycemia (low bloodsugar). She was taken to the hospital, but two police officers chose to stay behind.

A Brave Dachshund Saved Two Children From A Vicious Bear Attack

November 13, 2015 / 5,454 views

Two young boys have a brave little wiener dog to thank for saving them from the clutches of a vicious black bear.

Former Cancer Nurse Makes Wigs Out Of 'Magic Yarn' For Children Battling Cancer

November 12, 2015 / 13,577 views

If a Disney princess gets cancer, she's still a beautiful princess.

New Eye Drops May Promise a Stunning Alternative to Cataract Surgery

November 11, 2015 / 9,009 views

Eye drops that have partially reversed cataracts in recent lab tests could one day restore sight for millions of people around the world.

A New Ingredient In Some Peanut Butters Is Deadly To Dogs. Here's What You Need To Know

November 10, 2015 / 5,753 views

If you're using peanut butter as a treat, or to hide medications for your dog, make sure you read the ingredient list first.

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