In 1990, wealthy Puerto Rican businessman Domingo Martinez was robbed and murdered in Philadelphia. Cops soon singled out 16-year-old Shaun Thomas and his friends in...
Read moreIn the midst of political turmoil, moments like this remind us what's important. Nate and Isaac have just about the most important job an 11-yr-old...
Read moreBack in 1999, Kimberly Gager lost everything. She was living in Virginia with her child when Hurricane Floyd struck, destroying her home in its path....
Read moreIn late 2015, Maxim editor Jared Keller ran across an amusing yet thought-provoking image on Facebook, then reposted it on Twitter, asking his followers to...
Read moreIt's hard to put yourself in a person's shoes when they realize they must give their beloved pet up. After all, in most instances, it's...
Read moreAfter a terrible tragedy such as Hurricane Irma, many of us look to stories of "the helpers" for comfort. There have been so many stories...
Read moreFollowing Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we've heard and seen shocking examples of the devastation these natural disasters have caused. But among the saddening news, we've...
Read moreWith Hurricane Irma heading their way, officials at Georgia Southern University canceled classes last week to allow students time to evacuate. And that’s precisely what...
Read morePark Rangers and public servants get letters pretty often from youngsters who want to let them know just how much they enjoyed their parks, museums,...
Read moreChick-fil-A never fails to lift a weary heart. It's not every day you see a Floridian in Troy, Alabama, but the small town of 18,000...
Read moreEvery family has its own significant traditions. For some, it's a certain way in which birthdays are celebrated. For many, it's all about holidays! But...
Read moreAnyone who’s gone off as a college freshman and moved into the dorms is familiar with the feeling, a sense of unease that comes from...
Read moreAnyone who's been on a cruise ship knows that they're a pretty great place to spend a vacation. You have every amenity at your fingertips and...
Read moreOver the years, we’ve told countless stories that demonstrate the unwavering loyalty of our canine companions. There was the Doberman who jumped into action to defend...
Read moreIt was a heartbreaking scene. Carmen Mendez and her boyfriend were making a late night fried chicken run when they spotted a homeless woman near...
Read moreThey say that an act of kindness tend to have a ripple effect, begetting more and more kindness and goodness as more lives are touched....
Read moreThere are so many "parenting experts" out there, and they all seem to have conflicting advice: Never share a bed with your infant; you could...
Read moreOn September 11th, 2001, 2,996 civilians and first responders lost their lives in the World Trade Center... but 44 others saved the lives of thousands...
Read moreBefore Hurricane Irma even made landfall in Florida, the storm's strong winds paired with the receding tide pushed so much water out to sea at...
Read moreBills, groceries, household expenses...they all add up. After everything is paid for, many regular families are left with little to nothing to spare. That was...
Read moreAs the mother of a son with autism, Chapel Hill, Texas, resident Sherry Lynn Hillard has had to deal with her fair share of tantrums...
Read more"That's not normal." It's such a common phrase, but when you really think about it, it's hard not to ask a follow-up question – "What...
Read moreThrough a simple act of kindness, a complete stranger taught a valuable (literally and figuratively) lesson in empathy a couple years ago during a visit...
Read moreIt doesn’t matter whether you’re an adult or a child, being excluded hurts. At one point or another, we’ve all felt the sting of walking...
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