Good News Stories

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

October 16, 2015 / 62,953 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 / 2,649 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 / 2,958 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 / 13,786 views

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

Doctor Practicing 'Street Medicine' Named Top Hero Of 2015

October 13, 2015 / 19,365 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 / 16,430 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 / 22,453 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 / 2,337 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 / 15,390 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 / 12,329 views

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

3 Year-Old Girl Ignores Military Protocol, Interrupts Homecoming Ceremony To Hug Her Daddy

October 08, 2015 / 3,742 views

A video of a young girl running to her father during a homecoming ceremony for the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team has melted the hearts of millions of Facebook users.

Wounded Army Veteran's Therapy Dog Serves As His Best Man In The Wedding

October 07, 2015 / 11,897 views

This past weekend, Gabe had his paws full with an entirely new slew of responsibilities, serving as the best man in Lansford's wedding to longtime girlfriend, Carol Balmes.

This Dad Created A 'Dads And Daughters' Hair Class To Teach Other Fathers How To Do Hair

October 07, 2015 / 4,500 views

Philippe became known on Facebook for doing really fun designs with his daughter's hair. After winning a contest and a TV appearance, dads started asking him for advice on hair. That's when he saw an opportunity to do something great for the community.

Most Americans Believe That Poverty Is Getting Worse. Here's What The Media Is Not Telling You

October 06, 2015 / 3,471 views

The most important thing happening in the world today is something the media almost never covers: a stunning decline in poverty, illiteracy and disease.

The Hero Who Charged The Oregon Shooter To Save Others Is Doing Fine After Being Shot Seven Times

October 03, 2015 / 15,188 views

Chris Mintz, the hero that charged the Oregon community college shooter to help save others is doing fine after having surgery to remove seven bullets.

A Michigan Farmer Digging In A Soy Field Discovers Woolly Mammoth Bones

October 02, 2015 / 15,797 views

A farmer in Chelsea, Michigan, made a startling discovery Monday night: bones of a woolly mammoth possibly butchered by early human hunters thousands of years ago.