Good News Stories

An Incredible Act Of Kindness From A High School Volleyball Official

September 17, 2014 / 15,371 views

IHSA volleyball official Sharon Walker had the rarity of making two calls in a volleyball match on September 11 that were so unanimously supported by both teams that they will not soon be forgotten by anyone in attendance.

3 Year-Old Doesn't Care About Military Protocol, Runs Into Mom's Arms

September 17, 2014 / 48,784 views

Cooper Waldvogel loves his mom more than military protocol. The 3-year-old boy could not wait for his mom to be dismissed after serving nine months in Afghanistan with the National Guard.

After Surgery At 13 Years Old, He Made A Pledge. It Saved Over 2 Million Lives

September 16, 2014 / 18,113 views

77 year-old James Harrison of Australia, also known as the 'man with the golden arm', is a superhero in his own right. Over the course of 57 years, he has saved the lives of over 2.2 million babies.

Build Your Dream Home For Under $40,000 In Just 4 Days

September 15, 2014 / 21,141 views

Four days and a screwdriver are all you need to build the structure of a Pop-Up House. The house, compiled of insulating blocks and wooden panels, delivers affordable thermal insulation like you'd never believe.

Pope Francis Married Sinners This Weekend, And It's Just What The Catholic Church Needed

September 15, 2014 / 20,659 views

Pope Francis married 20 couples on Sunday. However, some of the couples were unconventional by traditional Catholic standards, having already lived together and had children.

A Happy Ending To A 13 Year Quest To Find The Owner Of This Photo Found At Ground Zero

September 13, 2014 / 46,082 views

Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, one dedicated woman has tried to find the owner of a wedding photo she discovered at Ground Zero in New York.

It Was A Dream Come True For A Little Girl Battling Cancer, A Day She Will Never Forget

September 12, 2014 / 18,433 views

Six year-old Addison has always wanted to meet a Unicorn, which she believes only live in the rain forests of Hawaii. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they flew her from Georgia to Oahu for her own personal fairy tale.

A Stranger Dropped Off An Envelope. What Was Inside Brought A Family To Tears

September 11, 2014 / 66,049 views

An random act of kindness goes a long way. It can be as simple as offering a compliment, or in this case, giving a stranger $1,000 in cash.

Robot Captures First Images From The Great Pyramid Of Giza's Secret Chamber

September 11, 2014 / 6,098 views

A robot has transmitted the first images of markings on the wall of a tiny chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt - something that has not been seen by anyone in 4,500 years.

Grandma, 95, Serves As Flower Girl In Granddaughter's Wedding: 'It Was The Biggest Thrill I've Ever Had'

September 09, 2014 / 17,498 views

It didn't take Laura VanPelt long to decide who might serve as flower girl in her wedding of last weekend. She chose her grandmother, who turns 95 in November.

He Spends Sundays Cutting Hair For The Homeless, Because 'Every Human Life Is Worth The Same'

September 08, 2014 / 19,444 views

Hair stylist Mark Bustos works in an high-end salon in New York City during the week, but on Sundays gives back to the city by walking the streets in search of anyone who would appreciate a haircut.

Two Deer Stop Rush Hour Traffic On The Golden Gate Bridge

September 07, 2014 / 12,576 views

It was rush hour on Friday in San Francisco, and traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge came to a grinding halt -- all thanks to two rather unexpected guests.

Instead Of Begging, This Homeless Man Reviews Books On The Street And Sells Them

September 06, 2014 / 16,715 views

Philani is a homeless man in his mid-twenties in Johannesburg, South Africa. Many people in his situation simply stand at corners begging.

Mechanic Saves Baby's Life After Alert From Cell Phone App

September 05, 2014 / 30,413 views

A mechanic rescued a baby who had stopped breathing, thanks to an app he had installed on his cell phone.

If There Is One Thing You Show Your Kids, Let It Be This Instagram Comment From Taylor Swift

September 04, 2014 / 6,016 views

Taylor Swift recently took time out off her busy schedule to offer life advice to a bullied teenager, and it's going to melt your heart.

Teachers Donate Personal Days To Help Co-Worker Fighting Cancer

September 03, 2014 / 11,055 views

Teachers at a California elementary school are donating their personal sick days to help a fellow teacher who is fighting breast cancer and running short on medical days.