Good News Stories

Man Spends 16 Years Turning An Old Plantation Into A Memorial To Honor The Once Enslaved

January 05, 2015 / 15,282 views

John Cummings spent 16 years turning an old plantation in Louisiana into a slavery memorial. This year, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history.

People Around The World Are Placing Scarves In Public For Those Who Need To Stay Warm This Winter

January 05, 2015 / 20,924 views

A couple in Wilmington, North Carolina, noticed scarves and hats placed around various poles, light posts, and fire hydrants. Upon closer inspection, they were blown away with kindness.

Land Bridges Are Helping Animals Cross Safely, Saving The Lives Of Motorists And Wildlife

January 04, 2015 / 5,641 views

When humans build new roads or expand existing ones, they destroy animal habitats. The animal-vehicle collisions caused by roadways typically result with the loss of animal life, but also threaten human safety.

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Tomb Of Osiris, God Of The Dead

January 03, 2015 / 4,565 views

An archaeological team discovered an enormous ancient reproduction of the Tomb of Osiris complete with multiple shafts and chambers.

Tattoo Artist Uses Skin-Colored Ink To Make Burn Victim's Scars Disappear

January 02, 2015 / 21,869 views

Patients from around the world are seeking out Basma Hameed's unique skill set. Basma is a para-medical tattoo specialist who helps restore burn victims natural skin color.

The Beautiful Moment A Soldier Surprises His Family, Meets His Son For The First Time

January 01, 2015 / 10,536 views

A woman who thought she was at a hockey game to video chat with her soldier husband got a beautiful surprise when the video feed cut out and her husband walked up behind her.

An Oregon Nursing Home Brought In A Festive Alpaca To Cheer Up Its Residents

December 31, 2014 / 3,173 views

The Maryville Nursing Home in Oregon invited a festive alpaca named Napoleon to bring some extra Christmas joy to their residents.

Sixth Grade Teacher's Viral Facebook Post Taught Her Students An Important Lesson About Social Media

December 30, 2014 / 4,458 views

Melissa Bour - a sixth grade teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma - wanted to teach her students a valuable lesson about social media and why it's important not to post photos and other material that they might regret in the future.

Hero Cat Saves 5 Year-Old Boy From Group Of Bullies

December 30, 2014 / 9,853 views

Smudge is no scaredy cat. The heroic cat came to the rescue of his young owner as bullies were picking a fight.

The Homeless Man Who Bought Others Food Gets Another Big Surprise

December 30, 2014 / 27,296 views

On December 22, 2014, we shared a video about a homeless man named Thomas who used $100 given to him to buy other homeless people food. The video went viral within hours and now has over 27 million views.

Family Unable To Afford Surgery Was Forced To Give Up Their Dog. Vet Performs $6,000 Surgery For Free, Reunites Family

December 29, 2014 / 3,164 views

After finding out their 4-year-old dachshund would need back expensive back surgery to walk again, the couple was forced to give Lola up to an animal rescue group.

Adopted 14 Year-Old Girl Writes Her Heartbroken Father The Most Beautiful Letter For Christmas

December 28, 2014 / 2,632 views

After his wife divorced him earlier this year, a heartbroken father received the most beautiful Christmas card from his 14 year-old daughter.

A Woman Notices A Mother With Her Infant In The Freezing Cold, Gives Them Their Best Christmas Ever

December 27, 2014 / 11,049 views

A woman casually looking out her window noticed a mother pushing a stroller in the snow - the baby flailing his arms.

Man Saves Dog That Had Been Locked In The Basement Of A Vacant House For Over A Week

December 26, 2014 / 2,381 views

A Michigan subcontractor working for a property management company found a starved, scared dog locked in the basement of a vacant house.

High School Student Gives New Sneakers To Bullied Classmate

December 24, 2014 / 2,184 views

Yaovi Mawuli Amaglo, a high school student from outside Greensboro, North Carolina, warmed hearts this week when he gave a pair of Jordans to a classmate with worn-down shoes.

An Orangutan Has Been Granted Basic Human Rights, Including Freedom From Captivity

December 23, 2014 / 2,250 views

A shy orangutan who spent the last 20 years in a Buenos Aires zoo has been granted basic legal rights enjoyed by humans.