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February 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM

Teen survives 18-hour heart surgery after collapsing at school

A Texas teen is celebrating turning 15 after surviving an 18-hour surgery to repair a rare congenital heart condition.
February 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Matthew Perez, 15, underwent an 18-hour surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital to repair a rare congenital heart condition called an anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery or AAOCA.
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Man reunites with long-lost mother, helps her run her bakery

Vamarr Hunter was a regular at "Give Me Some Sugah" bakery in Chicago before learning his biological mother Lenore Lindsey owned the business.
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
VIDEO: Man reunites with long-lost mother, helps her run her bakery
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM

A look at the good news from the past week

ABC News’ Will Ganss recaps the good news from the week.
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
VIDEO: What happens in your brain when you’re in love?
February 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Camera captures heartwarming moment man asks stepson if he can adopt him

A heartwarming exchange was captured on camera when a father asked an 11-year-old boy if he would like to be adopted.
February 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Lisa Arana shared camera footage of her husband Raul asking her 11-year-old son Ezra how he would feel if he adopted him.
February 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM

Cancer patient builds victory bell for hospital where he volunteers

Eric Bigham said giving patients a chance to celebrate their victories is important.
February 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Eric Bigham said giving patients a chance to celebrate their victories is important.
February 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM

10-year-old cancer survivor gets surprise from Captain America 

Rob and Jamey Wyatt and their son Bode discuss his cancer journey, recovery and being Marvel super fans. He gets a big surprise from Captain America himself, Anthony Mackie.
February 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
VIDEO: 10-year-old cancer survivor gets surprise from Captain America 
February 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Woman becomes emotional after receiving late grandmother's risotto pot

Maddy DeVita used to cook with her Nonna, who owned the sauce pan for 70 years.
February 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Maddy DeVita used to cook with her Nonna, who owned the sauce pan for 70 years.
February 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM

New Jersey police officer reunites with boy he rescued from frozen lake

Officer David Brosonski tied a rope around himself and got into the frigid water without hesitating as he saved 11-year-old Ben Santos in West Long Branch.
February 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
VIDEO: New Jersey police officer reunites with boy he rescued from frozen lake
February 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM

Mother receives adorable messages from her toddler on Ring camera

Since Charlotte, a native of Carolina, Hannah Bell leaves early in the morning before her 2-year-old son Landon wakes up, his dad helps him send a message through their doorbell camera.
February 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
VIDEO: Mother receives adorable messages from her toddler on Ring camera
February 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Civil rights pioneer gets Super Bowl surprise

Dr. Leona Tate, a civil rights pioneer and activist, shares her story before being honored by the NFL and receiving a surprise ticket to the 2025 Super Bowl.
February 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
VIDEO: Civil rights pioneer gets Super Bowl surprise
February 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM

Isabella Strahan’s mom reflects on her daughter's fight against cancer

Isabella Strahan’s mom, Jean Muggli, opens up about her young daughter’s fight against cancer in “Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer."
February 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Isabella Strahan’s mom, Jean Muggli, opens up about her young daughter’s fight against cancer in “Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer."
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Bryson Tiller and Fat Joe surprise Isabella Strahan

Isabella Strahan is surprised by her favorite artist Bryson Tiller in “Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer."
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Isabella Strahan is surprised by her favorite artist Bryson Tiller in “Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer."
February 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM

Mom is stunned when friends show up from across the country for 60th birthday

Gretchen Krall threw a surprise 60th birthday party for her mom, Carol Krall, but the party was not the only surprise.
February 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Gretchen Krall threw a surprise 60th birthday party for her mom, Carol Krall, but the party was not the only surprise.
January 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Angel Reese surprises mom by paying off her mortgage for her birthday

The WNBA star told her mom she can retire now, and we're emotional for Mama Reese.
January 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Angel Reese surprises mom by paying off her mortgage for her birthday
January 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM

A look at recent good news

ABC News’ Will Ganss recaps recent good news stories.
January 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
VIDEO: A look at this week’s good news
January 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM

2nd grade teacher uses football to teach math

"GMA" shares how Amber Kiley of MaST Community Charter School II incorporates Philadelphia Eagles statistics into her math lessons to engage students.  
January 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
2nd grade teacher uses football to teach math
January 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Arizona man reunites with missing dog after 8 years

After eight years apart, Paul Guilbeault was finally reunited with his dog, Damian.
January 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
VIDEO: Arizona man reunites with missing dog after 8 years
January 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM

60-year-old graduates college, fulfills longtime promise to late mom

A 60-year-old graduated with his bachelor's degree in 2024 and fulfilled his late mom's dream for him along the way.
January 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Allen Brooks, 60, graduated college in December 2024, fulfilling a promise he made to his late mom Sarah Pearl Brooks to finish his studies.
January 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM

High school basketball player meets opponent he helped save

An Oklahoma high school basketball player helped save an opponent after they collapsed during a game.
January 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Randy Vitales shared a hug with Magnus Miller after Miller helped save his life.
January 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM

High school student saves life of player on opposing team after he collapses on court

Magnus Miller, who is a lifeguard trained in first said, said God put him there on that day not to play basketball but to save the life of his opponent.
January 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Magnus Miller, a lifeguard trained in first aid, said God put him there on that day not to play basketball but to save his opponent's life.
1 month ago

Woman reunites WWII medals with rightful owners

Sandy Johnson used the power of social media to find the rightful owners of a World War II veteran's medals.
1 month ago
Sandy Johnson used the power of social media to find the rightful owners of a World War II veteran's medals.
1 month ago

Kindergartner's adorable reaction goes viral after finding a rare baseball card

Six-year-old Champ Stutts was shocked when he found a "one of one" baseball card of Pittsburgh Pirates player Paul Skenes from a card pack.
1 month ago
Six-year-old Champ Stutts was shocked when he found a "one of one" baseball card of Pittsburgh Pirates player Paul Skenes from a card pack.
1 month ago

'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.
1 month ago
'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week
1 month ago

Daycare worker donates part of liver to her 5-year-old student

Carissa Fisher donated a piece of her liver to a child who attended the daycare she worked at who struggled with health issues, and they both got a big surprise.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Daycare worker donates part of liver to her 5-year-old student
1 month ago

'Mom, I got the job!' Woman shares exciting moment after 'worst year of my life'

Alejandra Hernandez was laid off in November 2022. She then got divorced, her car was totaled, she moved home with her mom and her cat almost died. After nearly two years, she's getting a fresh start.
1 month ago
Alejandra Hernandez was laid off in November 2022. She then got divorced, her car was totaled, she moved home with her mom and her cat almost died. After nearly two years, she's getting a fresh start.
1 month ago

Strangers come together to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to 8-year-old

A friendly group of strangers stopped what they were doing to sing “Happy Birthday” to 8-year-old James, who was celebrating his birthday at the park with his mom.
1 month ago
A friendly group of strangers stopped what they were doing to sing “Happy Birthday” to 8-year-old James, who was celebrating his birthday at the park with his mom.
1 month ago

9-year-old passes out blankets to help homeless during winter

Nine-year-old Malik Ford started the annual "Malik's Blankets" event to pass out blankets and sleeping bags to the homeless to keep warm during the winter.
1 month ago
Nine-year-old Malik Ford started the annual "Malik's Blankets" event to pass out blankets and sleeping bags to the homeless to keep warm during the winter.
1 month ago

93-year-old grandma goes viral on TikTok getting ready for first date in 25 years

"I feel like I am the grandma for the internet," Lillian Droniak told "Good Morning America."
1 month ago
VIDEO: 93-year-old grandma goes viral on TikTok getting ready for first date in 25 years
1 month ago

Kindness of strangers reunites woman with lost heirloom

Diana Freedman said she “couldn’t focus on anything” after losing a nearly 100-year-old necklace given to her by her grandmother.
1 month ago
Diana Freedman said she “couldn’t focus on anything” after losing a nearly 100-year-old necklace given to her by her grandmother.
1 month ago

Dad cries when he sees his daily texts turned into a Christmas gift

Leah Doherty gave her dad Joe a priceless gift on Christmas morning.
1 month ago
Leah Doherty gifted her father an image composed of the text messages he sent her over several years.
2 months ago

Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.
2 months ago
The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.
2 months ago

Stranger helps save Christmas at 2 a.m. for a mom with this act of kindness

Marisa Shumaker shared the moment a stranger helped her save Christmas this year.
2 months ago
Aubree "Riri" Reese appears in this screengrab from a video that her mom, Marisa Shumaker shared on TikTok.
2 months ago

Mailman receives special sendoff after nearly 40 years of service

Charlie Seefeldt has been a letter carrier with USPS since 1985.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Mailman receives special sendoff after nearly 40 years of service
2 months ago

Disney's Ultimate Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer

With Christmas just hours away, hundreds of thousands of families will have a brighter day thanks to the generosity behind Disney's Ultimate Toy Drive.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Disney's Ultimate Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer
2 months ago

Community steps in to help achieve one man’s dream

Pennsylvania-native Jim Hazlett's Alabama community stepped up to deliver him a classic Pittsburgh kolache while in hospice.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Community steps in to help achieve one man’s dream
2 months ago

Unforgettable Christmas as man discovers family he never knew he had

For the last 75 years, Dixon Handshaw thought he was an only child. This Christmas he discovered his half-sister and five half-brothers.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Unforgettable Christmas as man discovers family he never knew he had
2 months ago

18 kids adopted in special celebration just before Christmas

By the end of the day, the event united 13 families with their new children.
2 months ago
18 children were officially adopted into their forever families at a special holiday adoption event held at the Ocala Courthouse in Florida on Dec. 13.
2 months ago

18 children find forever homes just in time for the holidays

Thirteen families adopted 18 kids at the Ocala Courthouse in Florida where Santa and Mrs. Claus handed out adoption certificates.
2 months ago
Thirteen families adopted 18 kids at the Ocala Courthouse in Florida where Santa and Mrs. Claus handed out adoption certificates.
2 months ago

Walk-on basketball player surprised with full scholarship

Lipscomb University senior Jack Ingold worked his way up from manager to a walk-on player on the basketball team and was rewarded for his hard work by his coach and teammates.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Walk-on basketball player surprised with full scholarship
2 months ago

Nursing home celebrates residents' 101st and 104th birthdays

Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Rochelle, New York, threw a double birthday party for centenarians Katherine Carson and Martha Jones.
2 months ago
Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Rochelle, New York, threw a double birthday party for centenarians Katherine Carson and Martha Jones.
2 months ago

Kylie Kelce sponsors students’ field trip following teacher's viral plea on TikTok

Bonnie Giberson posted a TikTok video asking for help three days before her students were supposed to visit Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, Kylie Kelce delivered.
2 months ago
Bonnie Giberson posted a TikTok video asking for help three days before her students were supposed to visit Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, Kylie Kelce delivered.
2 months ago

Meet the 65-year-old inspiring millions on TikTok with her pull-ups

Teresa Burkett, 65, is inspiring others on TikTok with videos of her pull-ups.
2 months ago
At 65, Teresa Burkett is on a mission to inspire others to get active and build strength, even in their later years.
2 months ago

Watch the sweet moment woman surprises her parents with gifts they never received

In this holiday moment brought to you by Macy’s, Abigail Oviedo made her parents’ Christmas extra magical. This holiday season, let our sponsor Macy’s be your gifting guide!
2 months ago
In this holiday moment brought to you by Macy’s, Abigail Oviedo made her parents’ Christmas extra magical. This holiday season, let our sponsor Macy’s be your gifting guide!
2 months ago

90-year-old woman graduates college after raising 5 kids on her own

Annette Roberge graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with an associate’s degree in business administration in November.
2 months ago
Annette Roberge graduated from Southern New Hampshire University at 90 years of age in November 2024.
2 months ago

Teacher battling cancer ‘blown away’ by big surprise

Julie Drew was shocked when an event billed as a winter concert assembly at an Illinois elementary school turned into much more.
2 months ago
Julie Drew was shocked when an event billed as a winter concert assembly at an Illinois elementary school turned into much more.
2 months ago

Kids think they're dropping dad at airport and get major surprise

Maria Fowler's daughters thought they were at the airport to say goodbye to their dad, who was leaving for work, but it turned out a family trip was on the horizon instead.
2 months ago
Kids think they're dropping dad at airport and get major surprise
2 months ago

90-year-old veteran surprised with special birthday flight

Jack Schlater said he first boarded a plane at 5 years old and has been in the sky ever since.
2 months ago
Jack Schlater said he first boarded a plane at 5 years old and has been in the sky ever since.
2 months ago

90-year-old great-grandma earns college degree

Not only is Annette Roberge a grandmother of 12 and a great-grandmother of 15, she's now a college graduate.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 90-year-old great-grandma earns college degree
2 months ago

How this nonprofit is helping young girls dream big

Celebrity mentors team up with the nonprofit Saving Our Daughters to record songs of hope and empowerment with young girls of color.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How this nonprofit is helping young girls dream big
2 months ago

Siblings surprise their dad with nostalgic carpool for his last day of work

Tim Houlihan worked at Saint Francis High School for 41 years, taking his children to school with him for nearly 10 years. Now that he’s retiring, they wanted to give him a special send-off.
2 months ago
Tim Houlihan worked at Saint Francis High School for 41 years, taking his children to school with him for nearly 10 years. Now that he’s retiring, they wanted to give him a special send-off.