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November 17

'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week

Michelle Figueroa, founder of the "Good News Movement," joins ABC News Live to share the latest good news and positive stories being shared online.
November 17
VIDEO: 'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week
November 15

How to declutter your email inbox

ABC News’ Diane Macedo highlights a feature you’ve probably been ignoring for years.
November 15
VIDEO: How to declutter your email inbox
November 15

‘The Right Stuff’ on when it’s time for holiday travel

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto highlights the best travel accessories you’ll need for this holiday travel season.
November 15
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ on when it’s time for holiday travel
November 10

Bear enjoys snow day at Colorado zoo

A grizzly bear enjoyed every bit of a recent snow day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
November 10
VIDEO: Bear enjoys snow day at Colorado zoo
November 08

Aging Racefully: Running marathons in your 60s and beyond

Legendary marathon runner Kathrine Switzer and participants in this year's New York City Marathon share the benefits of running in your golden years. ABC News' Alison Kosik reports.
November 08
Aging Racefully: Running marathons in your 60s and beyond
November 08

Christmas trees get ‘The Right Stuff’ treatment

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto is counting us down to the holiday with the best Christmas trees and storage solutions.
November 08
VIDEO: Christmas trees get ‘The Right Stuff’ treatment
November 01

Ohio dad builds Wonka-mobile for 'magical' Halloween

An Ohio dad helped make his kids' dreams of a "magical Halloween" come true by building them a Wonka-mobile from scratch to complement their Oompa Loompa costumes.
November 01
VIDEO: Ohio dad builds Wonka Mobile for 'magical' Halloween
October 28

Cancer survivor takes on NYC Marathon

LaDawn Jefferson, a mother and grandmother from Brooklyn, says she was “getting ready to die” after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2021. ABC News’ Will Ganss reports.
October 28
VIDEO: Cancer survivor takes on NYC Marathon
October 27

Important tips on how to keep your pets safe during Halloween

Dr. Gary Richter joins ABC News Live to discuss how you can keep your pets safe and happy during Halloween.
October 27
VIDEO: Important tips on how to keep your pets safe during Halloween
October 25

Last-minute costume hacks for Halloween

Mom lifestyle expert Veena Crownholm shares outfit ideas for your spooky celebration.
October 25
VIDEO: Last-minute costume hacks for Halloween
October 25

‘The Right Stuff’ for holiday calendars

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto prepares us for some fun Advent calendars.
October 25
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ for holiday calendars
October 23

How to find your perfect dog this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. In the market for a canine companion? Your new, furry friend could be waiting at your local shelter or rescue group. ABC News' Reena Roy reports.
October 23
How to find your perfect dog this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October 21

Reducing Halloween costume waste

Examining the impact of Halloween costumes on the environment and what people can do to help reduce costume waste.
October 21
VIDEO: Reducing Halloween costume waste
October 20

Baby rhino makes transition outside at Australia zoo

Staff at the Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, Australia, celebrated baby rhino Jabulani's first "adventure" in its new enclosure after eight weeks behind doors, according to a press release.
October 20
VIDEO: Baby rhino makes transition outside at Australia zoo
October 18

Runaway of Dreams Foundation is making fashion accessible to all

Mindy Scheier, Runway of Dreams founder joined ABC News Live to discuss the foundation's work in the fashion industry and making fashion inclusive for all.
October 18
VIDEO: Runaway of Dreams Foundation is making fashion accessible to all
October 16

Nonprofit Kids Meals receives big surprise

The program works to end hunger for the children of Houston, Texas, where an estimated 80,000 preschool-aged kids don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
October 16
VIDEO: Nonprofit Kids Meals receives big surprise
October 13

Facebook group assists Latinos in higher education

Dr. Sofia Pertuz discusses using social media as a safe space to get more Latinos into higher education. next one coming!
October 13
Facebook group assists Latinos in higher education
October 09

Florida Highway Patrol rescues tied up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton

A Florida Highway Patrol officer rescued a dog left tied to a fence off of I-75 in Florida, stranded in chest-high water ahead of Hurricane Milton.
October 09
VIDEO: Florida Highway Patrol rescues tied up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton
October 07

Moose rescued after getting stuck in backyard swimming pool

Police and firefighters in New Hampshire responded to an unusual call on Thursday morning: A moose trapped under a pool cover in a backyard pool.
October 07
VIDEO: Moose rescued after getting stuck in backyard swimming pool
October 07

Off the hook: Diver frees ray from fishing line

This diver was photographing marine life off the coast of Australia when she noticed a fiddler ray that had become trapped in sea grass by a hook and fishing line.
October 07
Off the hook: Diver frees ray from fishing line
October 05

Fitness instructor Marcel Dinkins on setting personal fitness goals

Peloton instructor Marcel Dinkins joins the show to provide fitness tips, as well as suggestions on how to set and accomplish personal fitness goals.
October 05
VIDEO: Fitness instructor Marcel Dinkins on setting personal fitness goals
October 04

Hottest toys on kids' wish lists this year

Many kids will have the most popular toys on their wish lists this holiday season. ABC's Lionel Moise reports on what experts say will fly off the shelves this year.
October 04
VIDEO: Hottest toys on kids' wish lists this year
October 04

‘The Right Stuff’ breaks down the best bras

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto with some undergarment must-haves for your wardrobe.
October 04
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ breaks down the best bras
October 02

Competitors aim for speed at World Jigsaw Championships

For most people, jigsaw puzzles are a relaxing pastime, but competitors feel the need for speed at the World Jigsaw Championships.
October 02
VIDEO: Need for speed at the World Jigsaw Championships
October 01

Nonprofit rescues food from going to waste, provides it to those in need.

Nonprofit organization Sharing Excess rescues millions of pounds of perfectly good food from ending up in landfills, redirecting it to those who are food insecure.
October 01
VIDEO: Nonprofit rescues food from going to waste, provides it to those in need.
September 30

The Right Stuff: Celebrating its 2nd year with exclusive deals

GMA's Lifestyle Contributor Lori Bergamotto is continuing the celebration of the second year of The Right Stuff with some exclusive deals you won't want to miss!
September 30
VIDEO: The Right Stuff: Celebrating its 2nd year with exclusive deals
September 28

TikTok dad shares parenting stories to over 1 million followers

Dave Ogleton is one of a growing number of "dad-fluencers" taking over social media.
September 28
VIDEO: TikTok dad shares parenting stories to over 1 million followers
September 24

Are you a fan of pumpkin spice?

GMA Lifestyle Contributor Lori Bergamotto has you covered, from beauty to food/drink.
September 24
VIDEO: Are you a fan of pumpkin spice?
September 21

Bear cubs spotted playing on trampoline

Bear cubs had a field day as they were seen wandering into a Massachusetts backyard and started playing on a trampoline.
September 21
VIDEO: Bear cubs spotted playing on trampoline
September 21

How the fight for climate change relies on mining

Author and Reuters senior correspondent Ernest Scheyder joins ABC News Live to discuss how green energy devices are made from materials sourced from mining.
September 21
VIDEO: How the fight for climate change relies on mining
September 19

By the Numbers: America’s singles still shy about dating after Covid

Call it a “dating recession.” Whereas most of the American economy has bounced back since Covid, dating and marriage have not.
September 19
VIDEO: By the Numbers: America's singles still shy about dating after COVID-19
September 16

How Ginger Zee's mother will motivate you

Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft is currently fulfilling her lifelong dream of returning to medical school, which she started at age 69.
September 16
VIDEO: How Ginger Zee's mother will motivate you
September 15

The 'Good News Movement' spreads positive news

"Good News Movement" founder and journalist Michelle Figueroa talks about the movement that spreads good news to its nearly 6 million followers on Instagram.
September 15
VIDEO: The 'Good News Movement' spreads positive news
September 13

By the Numbers: Holiday shopping? In September?

Nearly half of people polled by Bankrate said they plan to get a jump on their holiday shopping before Halloween, but a quarter also said their spending would be crimped, likely because of inflation.
September 13
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Holiday shopping? In September?
September 13

F1 driver burns rubber in Lego McLaren

Formula 1 driver Lando Norris got behind the wheel of a McLaren P1 replica made out of Lego at Silverstone in England.
September 13
VIDEO: F1 driver burns rubber in Lego McLaren
September 09

Dogs enjoy pool day before seasonal shutdown

An annual tradition at a Las Vegas-area community center saw dogs splashing around the pool before it shut down for the season.
September 09
VIDEO: Dogs enjoy pool day before seasonal shutdown
September 08

Social movement brings positive stories to millions online

Michelle Figueroa, founder of the Good News Movement, joins ABC News Live to share the latest good news and positive stories being shared online.
September 08
VIDEO: Social movement brings positive stories to millions online
September 06

Kids and adults with disabilities play with pros at US Open

The USTA Adaptive Tennis program partners with the Beautiful Lives Project to invite children and adults to play at the practice courts at the US Open with some of the pros.
September 06
VIDEO: Kids and adults with disabilities play with pros at US Open
September 03

Can people really 'skip' the small talk?

ABC News' Morgan Norwood attends an event helping people convert small talk to deeper, more impactful conversations and explores why sometimes meaningless topics can lead to meaningful connections.
September 03
VIDEO: Can people really 'skip' the small talk?
September 03

By the Numbers: Youth sports, big bucks

The big business of youth sports continues to grow as high school and amateur competitions increasingly grab hold of our attention and wallets.
September 03
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Youth sports, big bucks
September 03

AFT union supports school cellphone ban

A 2023 Pew survey found 72% of teachers support cellphone restrictions as more states implement bans.
September 03
VIDEO: AFT union supports school cellphone ban
August 31

Tracking the Labor Day weekend travel rush

Millions are expected to hit the skies and roads to celebrate Labor Day, with the TSA preparing for a record-breaking weekend.
August 31
VIDEO: Tracking the Labor Day weekend travel rush
August 30

Author details far-right groups taking over in small-town America

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos speaks with Sasha Abramsky, author of "Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far-Right Takeover of Small-Town America," as he investigates growing extremism in the U.S.
August 30
VIDEO: Author details far-right groups taking over in small-town America
August 30

The Right Stuff: Must-have items for back-to-school

GMA Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto brings the latest must-have items for back-to-school.
August 30
VIDEO: The Right Stuff: Must-have items for back-to-school
August 27

By the Numbers: Schools and cell phone bans

A look at the numbers behind bans on cell phone use in schools as millions of students return to the classroom with new restrictions.
August 27
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Schools and cell phone bans
August 27

Growing trademark fight over buzzy phrase

A trademark application is raising questions about who is the rightful owner of a popular catchphrase.
August 27
VIDEO: Growing trademark fight over buzzy phrase
August 26

By the Numbers: Life expectancy by the state

A look at the numbers behind Americans' aging and life expectancy compared to other countries.
August 26
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Life expectancy by the state
August 26

'Forward is a pace': Running advice from Peloton instructor Becs Gentry

Seven marathons, seven continents, in seven days. Runners are gearing up for The Great World Race, including Peloton instructor and running coach Becs Gentry. She shares advice for Motivation Monday.
August 26
VIDEO:  'Forward is a pace': Running advice from Peloton instructor Becs Gentry
August 24

How to help kids deal with stress in back-to-school season

Parenting expert and life coach Ericka Sóuter joins ABC News to share tips on dealing with stress during the back-to-school season.
August 24
VIDEO: How to help kids deal with stress in back-to-school season
August 16

Check out the best teen tech accessories for your kids' back-to-school shopping

From lap desks to reading lights, ABC News' lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto has great tech suggestions for teens and teens at heart.
August 16
VIDEO: Check out the best teen tech accessories for your kids' back-to-school shopping