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The Night Church Pianist was homeless for 10 years. Since a stranger filmed him at a church piano he has raised more than $54,000 for charity.
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The kakapo has reached 325 birds after a record 90-chick season – the most of the flightless parrots alive in about 75 years.
A willow oak in New York City has started a year-long plan to plant 3,000 9/11 memorial trees, one for every person killed in the 2001 attacks.
A Wendy's worker who fled violence in Brazil as a child is headed to Yale on a full scholarship after his bosses paid his way through college.
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Dog Rescued From House Fire Goes Back to Thank the Crew
A dog rescued from a house fire in California was found limp under a table, and it took five minutes on an oxygen mask to bring him back.
Bride Reimagines Traditional Wedding First Look as a “First Touch” for Her Blind Father
Shannon created a wedding first touch for her blind father, Gary, allowing him to feel every detail of her gown in a moving moment before the ceremony.
He Set the Appalachian Trail Record at 82. He Took It Back at 91
A 91-year-old hiker has become the oldest person on record to walk the whole Appalachian Trail, after 359 days and 71 falls.
Woman With Down Syndrome Makes History as a Barre Instructor
A 22-year-old has become the first certified barre instructor with Down syndrome, and her first class drew a room of more than 60.
Christian Bale Built 12 Homes So Foster Siblings Stay Together
Christian Bale has opened a $22 million foster village of 12 homes built so brothers and sisters in care are never separated.
Two Families Met Through a Transplant. Now They’re In-Laws
A woman who got a liver transplant at 18 months old is marrying the younger brother of the boy whose donation saved her life.
Groom Surprises Bride With Secret Clip of Her Late Father’s Blessing in Wedding Video
A bride was moved to tears when her wedding video revealed a secret clip of her groom asking for her late father’s blessing before he died.
Cat Thrown Out With the Couch Is Found Alive in a Landfill Pit
A cat thrown away with an old couch was found alive in a landfill pit – and reunited with the family who had spent days searching.
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Inspiring Moment Boy With Cerebral Palsy Stands For First Time To Sing Lion King Hit
A determined four-year-old with cerebral palsy stunned his parents and medical staff as he stood unaided for the first time to perform a hit Lion King song.
Hero Husband Rescues Kitten from Freeway
A man in Michigan rescued a kitten from a busy freeway on May 20, 2022. The man, who has been identified as Zak Gertlar, was driving with his wife Whitney when he spotted the kitten in the middle of the road. Zak pulled over and rushed to the kitten's rescue, despite the danger of oncoming traffic.