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Inspirational
The latest inspirational stories from across America and beyond.
Mom Balances Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Med School—Then Walks the Stage With Her Baby
Adedamola Badewa juggled clinical rotations, newborn feedings, and final exams—then crossed the graduation stage with one child in her arms and another on the way.
Postal Worker Heroically Rescues Girl From Dog Attack
Postal worker Rungphet Bodnar didn’t hesitate when she saw a child in danger. Her brave intervention saved a girl dragged by a dog, making her a true local hero.
9-Year-Old Saves Choking Friend Using Heimlich Maneuver Learned on YouTube
A quick-thinking 9-year-old boy became a hero when he saved his friend from choking using the Heimlich maneuver—a skill he picked up from watching YouTube.
Good Samaritans Rescue Woman Trapped Under Car
A group of strangers joined forces with police officers to rescue an elderly woman pinned beneath her car in a freak accident.
The Right to be Forgotten: Newspapers Offer a Clean Slate to Former Offenders
A handful of newsrooms across the US are helping people move on from their past mistakes by giving them the right to be forgotten.
97-Year-Old Former Cheerleader Reunites And Performs With Current Squad
A 97-year-old woman relived her cheerleading glory days after the current squad visited her care home.
Good Samaritans Tackle River and Mountain to Deliver Generator to Elderly Lady Trapped Without Power for Six Days After Hurricane Helene
A group of good Samaritans came to the rescue of a trapped elderly lady, delivering a much-needed generator after Hurricane Helene left her without power.
GALLERY: Grandpa With Dementia Goes Viral When Granddaughter Shares His Amazing Unseen Photos Taken Throughout His Life Traveling the World
A beloved grandpa who spent his adult life traveling the world, taking amazing amateur photographs of animals and landscapes along the way, is finally getting the recognition he deserves, thanks to the help of his granddaughter.
Dog Deemed ‘Too Friendly’ for Police Work Finds His Calling As Heroic Search And Rescue Pooch
A dog fired from the narcotics squad at a young age for being “too friendly," has since become a celebrated search and rescue dog.
Determined Immigrant Dad Surprises Wife With Tesla on 43rd Anniversary
A hard-working immigrant dad who arrived in the U.S. with just $100 surprised his wife with a Tesla on their 43rd wedding anniversary.