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Isabella Strahan rings bell after finishing chemo

Michael Strahan shared the sweet moment his daughter rang the chemo bell after finishing her fourth and final round of treatment.
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VIDEO: Isabella Strahan rings bell after finishing chemo
June 16, 2024 at 2:01 AM

'Proud' foster mom retires after raising over 40 children

Emma Patterson has fostered over 40 children since she opened her Maryland home to foster youth in the 1980s.
June 16, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Emma Patterson and her youngest birth daughter, Carletta Patterson.
June 14, 2024 at 6:03 PM

An incredible 23 set of twins graduated from this middle school

Twins make up about 3% of live births in the U.S., according to the National Center of Health Statistics. At Pollard Middle School in Massachusetts, twins made up about 10% of the eighth-grade class.
June 14, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Twins account for about 3% of live births in the U.S., according to the National Center of Health Statistics. But at Pollard Middle School in Massachusetts, twins made up about 10% of the eighth-grade class.
June 12, 2024 at 3:03 PM

89-year-old crossing guard who retired after 47 years honored by students

Dorothy "Miss Dottie" Kalkbrenner says she will miss seeing the kids every day.
June 12, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Dorothy "Miss Dottie" Kalkbrenner, an 89-year-old crossing guard recently bid farewell to her career after serving for 47 years.
June 7, 2024 at 3:27 AM

'No idea': 5-year-old surprised to learn liver donor is his former teacher

A New York preschool teacher surprised her former student who needed a liver donation with the news that she would donate a part of her liver to him.
June 7, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Carissa Fisher and Ezra expect to undergo the liver donation and liver recipient surgeries later this summer, possibly in July.
June 7, 2024 at 3:24 AM

Trooper saves baby who stopped breathing: 'He's a godsend'

A Kansas trooper is being hailed as a hero after helping to save a baby girl who had stopped breathing in May.
June 7, 2024 at 3:24 AM
When baby Brexley stopped breathing while traveling with her parents Gracie Gray and Kahl Huffman on May 12, Master Trooper Evan Jacks of the Kansas Highway Patrol came to her rescue.
June 6, 2024 at 10:40 PM

See the heartwarming moment boy discovers liver donor is former teacher

Five-year-old Ezra Toczek was surprised to learn his former preschool teacher signed up to be his liver donor
June 6, 2024 at 10:40 PM
VIDEO: See the heartwarming moment boy discovers liver donor is former teacher
June 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Mom shares sweet video of daughter helping to care for her grandpa at hospital

Six-year-old Emmi assisted a nurse while her grandpa watched from his bed at a hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
June 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM
VIDEO: Mom shares sweet video of daughter helping to care for her grandpa at hospital
June 5, 2024 at 4:02 PM

17-year-old becomes youngest person to earn doctorate degree

Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her associate degree at 10, bachelor's degree at 13 and her master's degree at 15.
June 5, 2024 at 4:02 PM
VIDEO: 17-year-old becomes youngest person to earn doctorate degree
June 5, 2024 at 10:23 AM

Couple finds safe containing $100,000 while magnet fishing in Queens

A New York City couple got the surprise of a lifetime while magnet fishing in Queens.
June 5, 2024 at 10:23 AM
James Kane holding the safe recovered from a lake in borough of Queens, in New York City.
May 31, 2024 at 12:17 AM

Graduating mom gets master's hood from 3-year-old son: 'I hope he never forgets it'

Natasha S. Alford, a New Jersey mom, opens up about her master’s graduation and receiving her master’s hood from her 3-year-old son at commencement.
May 31, 2024 at 12:17 AM
When Natasha S. Alford graduated, her university’s dean invited her 3-year-old son Julian to give his mom her master’s hood on stage.
May 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM

Classmates gather to watch their fellow 4th grader get adopted

Luke Kissinger found his forever home. When it was time for his official adoption, he had an idea to set up a livestream so his classmates could watch.
May 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Luke Kissinger found his forever home. When it was time for his official adoption, he had an idea to set up a livestream so his classmates could watch.
May 29, 2024 at 9:37 PM

11-year-old invites classmates to watch as his adoption gets finalized

An 11-year-old from Arkansas invited his fourth-grade class to watch as his adoption was finalized.
May 29, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Eleven-year-old Luke was adopted by Cassie and Bradley Kissinger on May 14.
May 29, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Gospel singer's miraculous kidney transplant after losing mom and sisters

After nearly a decade with chronic kidney disease, Tammy Edwards, a 57-year-old gospel singer from North Carolina, celebrated her kidney transplant: "The good news had to come our way," she said.
May 29, 2024 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: Gospel singer's miraculous kidney transplant after losing mom and sisters
May 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM

'GMA' celebrates after-school program creator in Detroit

Khali Sweeney is the creator of an academic and athletic after-school program, and receives a surprise for making an impact in the community.
May 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM
VIDEO: 'GMA' celebrates after-school program creator in Detroit
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MLB player Bryce Harper helps with 'promposal'

ABC News' Danny New explains how the Major League Baseball star helped one lucky teen ask a girl to the prom.
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VIDEO:  MLB player Bryce Harper helps with 'promposal'
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Twins who reunited on 'GMA' graduate high school

Audrey and Gracie, who were separated as toddlers in China and met for the first time on "GMA," return as valedictorians and get some surprises.
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VIDEO: Twin who reunited on 'GMA' graduate high school
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Teacher and student have dance-off

Eight-year-old Ahmad, a student a Deep Roots Charter School outside Philadelphia, said he never knew his teacher, Mrs. Laurie, “could dance like that.”
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VIDEO: Teacher and student have dance-off
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Military dad surprises daughter at kindergarten ceremony

US Army Captain Gregory Rice, deployed for nine months, surprises 5-year-old daughter Alena Rice at her kindergarten ceremony. Video shows the heartwarming reunion.
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VIDEO: Military dad surprises daughter at kindergarten ceremony
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'GMA' celebrates inspiring music teacher in Minneapolis

Anwatin Middle School music teacher Ed Barlow receives the surprise of a lifetime.
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VIDEO: 'GMA' celebrates inspiring music teacher in Minneapolis
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91-year-old Missouri man rescues fire department

Sam Sloan presented a generous donation of $500,000 to the financially struggling volunteer fire department in Missouri.
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VIDEO: 91-year-old Missouri man rescues fire department
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Army sergeant surprises his sister on her wedding day

Helena Morgan said she was "totally surprised" when her brother, U.S. Army Sgt. William Watson, flew across the country to walk her down the aisle for her big day.
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VIDEO: Army sergeant surprises his sister on her wedding day
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Brother surprises sister on wedding day to walk her down the aisle

An Army sergeant flew to American Fork, Utah, to surprise his sister on her wedding day on May 4.
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William Watson surprised his older sister Helena Morgan on her wedding day.
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Pilot surprises mom on her flight back home

Jerome Lawrence always dreamed of being a pilot. Now, he is living that dream at United Airlines and knew the perfect way to thank his parents.
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Jerome Lawrence always dreamed of being a pilot. Now, he is living that dream at United Airlines and knew the perfect way to thank his parents.
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Teen accepted into over 200 colleges reveals her school choice

A Georiga high school student has been accepted into over 230 colleges and awarded over $14 million in scholarships.
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Madison Crowell, an 18-year-old senior at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia, was accepted into over 230 schools and awarded over $14 million in scholarships.
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Baby born at 22 weeks goes home after spending first 6 months of life in hospital

Nyla Brooke Hayward was delivered at 22 weeks and weighed just over 1 pound.
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Nyla Brooke Haywood was born at 22 weeks at Silver Cross Hospital in Illinois.
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‘Miracle baby’ goes home after 6 months in hospital

Nyla Brooke Hayward was delivered at just 22 weeks and was known as a “micro preemie” because she weighed just over one pound at birth.
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VIDEO: ‘Miracle baby’ goes home after 6 months in hospital
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Brother drives 17 hours to surprise sister at nursing school graduation

A brother drove 17 hours from Floriday to Indiana to surprise his older sister at her nursing school graduation.
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Kylei Gray’s younger brother drove 17 hours from Florida to Indiana to surprise her at her nursing school graduation.
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Senior gets accepted to over 200 universities with over $14 million in scholarships

Madison Crowell wanted to show younger kids that they can get into schools all around the country.
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Madison Crowell wanted to show younger kids that they can get into schools all around the country.
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Brother drives 17 hours to surprise sister at her nursing school graduation

Kylei Gray received the surprise of a lifetime when her younger brother traveled from Florida to Indiana to be at her nursing school graduation ceremony.
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VIDEO: Brother drives 17 hours to surprise sister at her nursing school graduation
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'GMA' surprises mom of 4 and fire chief for 25th 'Breakfast in Bed' celebration

"Good Morning America" surprised Shelly Carter, a mom and assistant fire chief at Hamden Fire Department in Hamden, Connecticut, with a "Breakfast in Bed" celebration.
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“Good Morning America” surprises mom of four and Hamden Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Shelly Carter for the 25th anniversary of “Breakfast in Bed.”
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Young Timberwolves fan gets NBA surprise

Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid surprises Mia Almanza and her family with tickets to their conference semifinals game against the Denver Nuggets.
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VIDEO: Young Timberwolves fans gets NBA surprise
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School bus driver on a mission to spread positivity to students

A Florida school bus driver is spreading positivity with students' handwritten messages and drawings lining the inside of his school bus.
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Anthony Burgess, a bus driver for Pinellas County Schools in Florida, spreads positivity to students with handwritten messages displayed on the inside of his school bus.
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Tiffany Haddish gets a surprise from a teacher who changed her life

Haddish is reunited with her high school drama teacher Mrs. Grieb live on "The View" for Teacher Appreciation Day.
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VIDEO: Tiffany Haddish gets a surprise from a teacher who changed her life
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Man who received college degree while incarcerated accepted into law school

Benard McKinley, who received his GED and Bachelor's degree while incarcerated, will attend Northwestern Law School in the fall, four months after leaving prison.
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Benard McKinley delivering a commencement speech at Northwestern's Prison Education Program inaugural class graduation
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Engaged couple first met during food delivery

ABC News' Danny New spoke with the now-engaged couple who first met during a food delivery.
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VIDEO: Engaged couple first met during food delivery
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This Florida toddler's dream of becoming an honorary police officer comes true

Stone Hicks, a 4-year-old with end-stage kidney disease, had his wish of becoming a police officer for a day come true thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Orlando Police Department.
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VIDEO: This Florida toddler's dream of becoming an honorary police officer comes true
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' contribution to Philadelphia school district

The football star gave $200,000 to some Philadelphia schools for air conditioners.
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VIDEO: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' contribution to Philadelphia school district
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Good deed blossoms into friendship

ABC News' Danny New explains how one young man's small act of kindness was returned in a big way!
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VIDEO: Good deed blossoms into friendship
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Barbers rescue young child from oncoming traffic

Two barbers from LookSharp Barbershop in East Hartford, Connecticut, are being hailed as heroes after they ran to save a young child who was wandering toward traffic.
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Barbers from Look Sharp Barbershop in East Hartford, Connecticut ran outside to save a young child from oncoming traffic.
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Good Samaritans band together to save 71-year-old in fiery highway crash

A group of good Samaritans jumped into action to help save a 71-year-old after his car became engulfed in flames on a Minnesota highway.
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A fiery Minnesota highway rescue along Interstate 94 in Saint Paul was caught on camera, April 18, 2024.
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4-year-old receives lifesaving heart transplant after waiting 1,025 days

Arctura Nowak was born with an abnormally large heart. Now, post-transplant and after years in and out of the hospital, her mom wants her "to experience every joy possible."
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VIDEO: 4-year-old receives lifesaving heart transplant after waiting 1,025 days
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Grandma and grandson now traveling the world

ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the 94-year-old who broke the record for oldest person to visit all 63 National Parks and is now taking her adventures overseas!
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VIDEO:  Grandma and grandson now traveling the world
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Taco Bell manager describes life-saving CPR on baby in the drive-thru

A manager at a Taco Bell outside Philadelphia saved a woman's baby who stopped breathing in the drive-thru.
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Becky Arbaugh, a manager at the Taco Bell in Richboro, PA, saved a woman's 11-week-old son in the drive-thru by performing CPR.
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Hero hockey fan blocks puck from hitting 4-year-old boy

Asia Davis went viral on TikTok after a man saved her son from getting hit by a puck at the Cleveland Monsters hockey game.
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Asia Davis turned to TikTok to help find Andrew Podolak, a coordinated fan who saved her 4-year-old son from being hit by a hockey puck at the Cleveland Monsters game.
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Watch this young Steph Curry fan's reaction when he signs his jersey

The Warriors star signed this young fan's jersey after a game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
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VIDEO: Watch this young Steph Curry fan's reaction when he signs his jersey
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4-year-old has joyous reaction to ringing bell at the end of cancer treatment

Kataleya was diagnosed at age 3 with Ewing sarcoma.
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Kataleya, 4, is pictured celebrating the end of treatment for Ewing sarcoma.
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Kid meets Frozone

Six-year old Zyaire got to meet his idol Frozone from "The Incredibles" at Disney World.
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VIDEO: Kid meets Frozone
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Teen entrepreneur fighting food insecurity joins Disney Dreamers Academy

Meet the 16-year-old mushroom farmer and garden nonprofit founder from the Disney Dreamers Academy.
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Te'Lario Watkins II tends to carrots in a vegetable garden for his nonprofit, The Garden Club Project.
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'Rosie the Riveters' awarded Congressional Gold Medal

The women of World War II were awarded Congress' highest civilian honor.
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Twenty-eight so-called 'Rosie the Riveters,' women who entered the US defense workforce during WWII, pose for a group photo ahead of a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring their service in the US Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on April 10, 2024.