Good News Stories

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Robert Downey Jr. Presents A Real Bionic Iron Man Arm To A Special Child

March 12, 2015 / 10,163 views

Robert Downey Jr. pretending to be Tony Stark and Albert surprised Alex with a new bionic 3D-printed arm at no cost to the family that resembled the bionic arm of Iron Man himself.

A Blind Golden Retriever Named 'Smiley' Brings Joy To Others As Therapy Dog

March 12, 2015 / 4,394 views

Owner Joanne George saved Smiley from a puppy mill at the age of two. The Golden Retriever was born with dwarfism and without eyes, but that hasn't stopped him from living up to his name.

Middle School Basketball Players Walked Off The Court To Defend A Cheerleader Being Bullied

March 11, 2015 / 3,909 views

Desiree Andrews is a student at Lincoln Middle School in Wisconsin who has Down Syndrome. While cheering for her basketball team on the sidelines, she became the target of harmful comments from the stands.

Whale Saves Diver Paralyzed By Cramp By Grabbing Her Leg And Pushing Her To The Surface

March 11, 2015 / 5,464 views

As she tried to return to the surface, she found her legs crippled by cramp from the freezing cold. At that point Mila the beluga whale came to her rescue.

Remember This Homeless Guy? Check Out What He's Doing Now

March 11, 2015 / 19,480 views

Rufus became known for his role in the early 2000s Bumfights videos. These videos featured homeless people harming themselves and other homeless people in exchange for money and alcohol.

Waiter Receives $25,000 Tip From Total Stranger To Get A New, Confident Smile

March 10, 2015 / 14,796 views

A waiter at the Doo-Dah Diner in Wichita, Kansas, received the tip of a lifetime from a complete stranger who just happened to stop in while in the area visiting his daughter.

Police Officers Stood In Formation Outside A Vet Office To Bid Police Dog A Final Goodbye

March 09, 2015 / 1,960 views

As Yarmouth, Maine's first police dog, Sultan chased suspects and sniffed out drugs across southern Maine, working with any department that needed him.

Photographer Captures A Stranger Buying Shoes For A Homeless Man In The Streets Of Athens

March 07, 2015 / 5,866 views

These photos say more than words ever could.

Dancing Man Body Shamed For Having A Good Time Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime

March 07, 2015 / 60,221 views

People across the world are taking a stand against public shaming after a photo of a man getting ridiculed for having a good time went viral.

Animal Rights Activists Winning, Circus Is Retiring Elephant Acts From Shows

March 06, 2015 / 9,875 views

The most popular circus in the United States is finally putting an end to the use of elephants in their shows. Over the next three years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will phase the highly intelligent animals out due to growing concerns of their mis

Young Hockey Fan Who's Unable To Walk Skates On The Ice With Her Favorite Player

March 06, 2015 / 11,907 views

Cammy is unable to walk or speak, but that hasn't stopped her from smiling. Her parents said nothing would make her happier than to score a goal with the help of her favorite hockey player, Duncan Keith.

He Might Not Know It, But This Hero Just Saved Another Dog's Life

March 05, 2015 / 9,834 views

This is Mac. He was called in to be an emergency blood donor for a critically ill dog.

Medical Volunteers Help Terminally Ill Patients Visit Their Favorite Destinations One Last Time

March 05, 2015 / 10,585 views

A Dutch organization called 'Ambulance Wens' (Ambulance Wish) fulfills the last wishes of terminally ill patients free of charge thanks to its 200 medical volunteers.

Adam Levine Gave This 10 Year-Old Fan A Concert He Will Never Forget

March 04, 2015 / 12,212 views

A 10 year-old boy with Down Syndrome had his dream come true when he met his idol, Adam Levine, on Monday night.

These Teenage Girls Have A Special Connection That Requires A Birth Certificate To Prove

March 03, 2015 / 15,881 views

Lucy and Maria Aylmer from Gloucester, U.K. are two of five children born to their Caucasian father and half-Jamaican mother.

Baby Weasel Tries To Hitch A Ride On The Back Of A Flying Woodpecker

March 03, 2015 / 4,406 views

The incredible photo was captured by photographer Martin Le-May while he was walking with his wife in a London park.

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