News & Features Archive

• January 11 2011

  Child Cancer Hero Ryan Lamantia Inspires a Leukemia Survivor

  Walter Wetzel, now 17, had always thought about the little boy with a brain tumor who'd inspired him to get better while he was suffering from leukemia. Read More

• January 09 2011

  20-Year-Old Intern Daniel Hernandez Likely Saved Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Life

  Daniel Hernandez, a new intern, used his medical training to keep Rep. Giffords alive until paramedics arrived after the tragic shooting in Tucson. Read More

• January 03 2011

  “Walking Mother” Chen Yurong Walks 2,000km to Save Son’s Life

  In order to give part of her liver to her dying son, Chen Yurong committed to walking 10 kilometers every day. Read More

• December 30 2010

  In Memoriam: Isabelle Caro, Nolita Model Who Took Stand Against Anorexia

  Isabelle Caro, who went public with her anorexia nervosa struggle, has passed away at age 28. Read More

• December 22 2010

  Living Philanthropic: How Microphilanthropists Like Carlos Garcia Can Change the World

  Carlos Garcia is one of the new microphilanthropists, donating small amounts of money to charity every day. Read More

• December 17 2010

  Bystander Angela Pierce Protects Police Officer from Suspect Attack

  Angela Pierce was driving through Dayton, Ohio when she spotted police officer Jonathan Seiter in trouble -- and she risked her life to rush in and help him. Read More

• December 16 2010

  Matthew Mickelson Butman Celebrates Last Christmas By Sharing Gifts with Needy

  Matthew Mickelson Butman, an 11-year-old with a terminal condition called Leigh's disease, is celebrating Christmas by donating gifts to needy children and collecting greeting cards from all over the world. Read More

• December 13 2010

  Homeless Man Dave Tally Returns Thousands in Lost Cash

  Dave Tally, a homeless man from Tempe, Arizona, returned $3,300 in lost money -- and was richly rewarded for his good deed. Read More

• December 08 2010

  Football Rookie Keith Fitzhugh Turns Down Pro Team to Support Family

  Keith Fitzhugh turned down the New York Jets to keep a steady job as a train conductor, which lets him support his family. Read More

• November 30 2010

  Hero Teacher Valerie Burd Helps Prevent Shootings in Wisconsin School Standoff

  Yesterday, a Marinette, Wisconsin student took classmates and a teacher hostage. Thanks to teacher Valerie Burd and the other students, no one but the gunman was injured. Read More

• November 24 2010

  Wrong Number Turns Into Thanksgiving Gift

  When a woman called the wrong number and left a message on a stranger's machine, she received far more than she had bargained for. Read More

• November 21 2010

  Cival Mills: Man with Locked-In Syndrome Lives to Inspire

  Cival Mills was diagnosed with "locked-in syndrome" a decade ago -- but despite his immobility, he's written two books and provided great inspiration to others. Read More

• November 12 2010

  Wheelchair Hero Larry Skopnik Tackles Would-Be Robber

  Larry Skopnik, a wheelchair-bound man from Vancouver, tackled a would-be thief. Read More

• November 10 2010

  Six Great Stories for Veterans’ Day

  Happy Veterans’ Day! In honor of our national holiday for war veterans, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite past features about military heroes. Read More

• November 09 2010

  Great Depression Hero B. Virdot Honored At Reunion of Those He Helped

  A Canton, Ohio businessman, Samuel J. Stone, gave money to people in need, using the alias B. Virdot. Now, the relatives of those he helped have reunited to remember his kindness. Read More

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