Good News Stories

This Dog In Seattle Rides The Bus To The Dog Park All By Herself

January 14, 2015 / 2,765 views

A two year-old black Lab mix, named Eclipse, is turning heads on Seattle's public transit system after she figured out how to ride the bus alone to her favorite place - the dog park.

After A Tsunami Wiped Out A 200 Year-Old Company, Competitors Helped Them Rebuild

January 12, 2015 / 8,282 views

An award winning Japanese soy sauce company lost everything in the 2011 Tsunami. To help them rebuild, competitors donated soy products.

Elementary School Teacher Wins $150,000 And Donates It All To Her School

January 11, 2015 / 12,887 views

A third-grade teacher in Boston who won $150,000 in an online contest donated her entire winnings to her school.

Millions Of Strangers Are Sending Photos Of Their Dogs To Help A Boy Smile While Undergoing Chemo

January 09, 2015 / 12,943 views

In just a few short days, a Phoenix-area teenager named Anthony Lyons has been the recipient of nearly one million dog photos - and counting - from complete strangers.

Museum Reveals Contents Of Time Capsule Buried By Samuel Adams And Paul Revere

January 07, 2015 / 10,664 views

Last month, workers repairing a leak at the Massachusetts State House in Boston uncovered a time capsule originally placed in the building's cornerstone in 1795.

Woman Training For Triathlon Swims Out And Saves Couple From Drowning In Cancun

January 06, 2015 / 3,461 views

She had given up, thought she was dying and was looking at the sky. Then she saw her face, and thought she was an angel.

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

January 05, 2015 / 15,843 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 / 21,122 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 / 5,879 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 / 4,793 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 / 22,553 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 / 10,660 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 / 3,318 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 / 4,696 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 / 10,114 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 / 27,463 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.