Good News
Follow the latest Good News news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
July 16, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Heartwarming tribute to Dad

ABC News' Danny New spoke with the family who completed their late father's dream of visiting all 30 major league ballparks!
July 16, 2024 at 2:06 PM
VIDEO:  Heartwarming tribute to Dad
July 13, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Deli owner celebrates 12-year-old making the honor roll

A video of how a store owner is inspiring kids in his community to excel in school who are hungry to do better is going viral.
July 13, 2024 at 3:22 PM
VIDEO: Deli owner celebrates 12-year-old making the honor roll
July 13, 2024 at 10:05 AM

Giants legends Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin team up to help families fighting cancer

When a group of New Jersey families entered a grocery store several miles from MetLife Stadium, they were met with two surprises: Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin.
July 13, 2024 at 10:05 AM
New York Giants legends, quarterback Eli Manning and coach Tom Coughlin, discuss their joint initiative for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
July 13, 2024 at 1:05 AM

6-year-old boy with spina bifida overcomes challenges to play sports

Cash Harris was born with spina bifida, a rare disease that affects the spinal cord, but that doesn't stop him from doing what he loves.
July 13, 2024 at 1:05 AM
VIDEO: 6-year-old boy with spina bifida overcomes challenges to play sports
July 12, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Daughter drives 8 hours to surprise dad for his birthday after her flight is canceled

The best birthday and Father's Day!
July 12, 2024 at 9:42 PM
VIDEO: The best birthday and Father's Day!
July 11, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Teen goes viral for interactions with Disneyland characters

A California teen is going viral for their interactions with Disneyland characters.
July 11, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Thomas, the star behind the “Magic With Thomas” Instagram account, has gone viral with his visits with Disneyland cast members.
July 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Rescue dog saves owner from dangerous carbon monoxide levels

Samantha Griffin credits her two-year-old husky Luna, for saving her and her family’s lives.
July 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM
VIDEO: Rescue dog saves owner from dangerous carbon monoxide levels
July 11, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Woman credits 2-year-old rescue dog for saving her life

An Indiana woman is crediting a Siberian husky she rescued for saving her life.
July 11, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Samantha Griffin with her rescue dog Luna, a Siberian husky, whom she adopted in September 2023.
July 11, 2024 at 6:44 PM

9-year-old basketball star

A third-grader from Georgia is going viral due to his trick shots. ABC’s Will Ganss caught up with him.
July 11, 2024 at 6:44 PM
VIDEO:  9-year-old basketball star
July 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM

The sweet story behind this man who rescued a hummingbird

This man found an injured hummingbird and brought the animal home to take good care of it.
July 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM
VIDEO: The sweet story behind this man who rescued a hummingbird
July 10, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Toddler hugs medical team that helped her become cancer-free in emotional video

Jerely was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer. Now, after undergoing surgery for tumor removal and chemotherapy, she is cancer-free.
July 10, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Jerely was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer. Now, after undergoing surgery for tumor removal and chemotherapy, she is cancer-free.
July 9, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Woman wins $5M jackpot shortly after finishing breast cancer treatment

Donna Osborne said she wants to travel to Alaska after becoming a millionaire.
July 9, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Lottery winner Donna Osborne, left, poses with Staci Coombs, deputy director of corporate sales for the Pennsylvania Lottery.
July 6, 2024 at 12:18 AM

Police officer sprang into action to secure formula for a mother, baby in need

Body camera footage captured a heartwarming moment in Ohio where a police officer went above and beyond to help a mother seeking formula for her one-week-old baby.
July 6, 2024 at 12:18 AM
VIDEO: Police officer sprang into action to secure formula for a mother, baby in need
July 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Woman goes from prison to Princeton University

Mary McCrary said a coding class she took in prison changed the course of her life.
July 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Mary McCrary turned her life around by taking a coding class while serving time in prison.
July 1, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Woman gets surprised with cap and gown she never had after law school graduation

Pamela Martin-Turner’s daughter Miranda surprised her mother with the cap and gown she couldn’t receive back when she attended law school.
July 1, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Pamela Martin Turner’s daughter Miranda surprised her mother with the cap and gown she couldn’t receive back when she attended law school.
July 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM

58-year-old grandmother competes in Olympic trials: 'Age is no barrier'

A 58-year-old grandmother from Pennsylvania competed in the Olympic trials in race walking.
July 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Michelle Rohl places second in the women's 20km race walk in 1:42:27 in the 20km race walk during the US Olympic Team Trials on Jun 29, 2024 in Springfield, Ore.
June 29, 2024 at 12:36 AM

Massachusetts teachers get warm surprise sendoff to retirement from students, faculty

After a 25-year career, Kathy Lyczynski, a physical education teacher in Brockton, received a heartfelt sendoff from the community. Due to illness and loss, she retired earlier than planned.
June 29, 2024 at 12:36 AM
VIDEO: Massachusetts teachers get warm surprise sendoff to retirement from students, faculty
June 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM

David Archuleta surprises fans on 'GMA'

Archuleta has a surprise for Theo Bedore and mom Kate Kendrick, who shared on TikTok what Archuleta's new song, "Hell Together," means to them.
June 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM
VIDEO: David Archuleta surprises fans on 'GMA'
June 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM

93-year-old woman with dementia lights up around her great-grandson

A family shared this touching video on Tiktok showing a 93-year-old woman with dementia who traveled from the U.K. to Australia to meet her great-grandson.
June 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM
VIDEO: 93-year-old woman with dementia lights up around her great-grandson
June 27, 2024 at 8:53 PM

8-year-old Michigan boy opens 7th lemonade stand for shelter dogs

Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good life."
June 27, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good life."
June 26, 2024 at 12:01 AM

8-year-old helps community with lemonade stand

Henry Bryant is selling lemonade and donating the money to animal shelters.
June 26, 2024 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: 8-year-old helps community with lemonade stand
1 month ago

5-year-old celebrated by plane passengers after missing graduation

A 5-year-old boy received a surprise graduation ceremony during a flight when he had to miss his own kindergarten graduation ceremony.
1 month ago
Although 5-year-old Xavier had to miss his kindergarten graduation, passengers on a Frontier flight were able to give him a mid-air celebration.
1 month ago

Firefighters surprise battalion chief before last chemotherapy treatment

Corona Fire Department Battalion Chief Brandon Willson completed his final cancer treatment in Irvine Thursday morning.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Firefighters surprise battalion chief before last chemotherapy treatment
1 month ago

Why this Texas musical theater teacher won the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award

Before Paul Fillingim was the artistic director at Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas, he was just a kid in love with theater.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Why this Texas musical theater teacher won the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award
1 month ago

Man with ALS gets wish granted to go skydiving

Mark Johnson has been living with ALS for 24 years. He was recently given the opportunity to take to the skies and live out his dream of skydiving.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Man with ALS gets wish granted to go skydiving
1 month ago

'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.
1 month ago
Emma Patterson and her youngest birth daughter, Carletta Patterson.
1 month ago

‘GMA’ helps theme park enthusiasts find unclaimed cash

ABC News’ Gio Benitez and the Ohio Department of Commerce stopped by Cedar Point amusement park to help visitors check if they had any unclaimed money.
1 month ago
VIDEO: ‘GMA’ helps theme park enthusiasts find unclaimed cash
1 month ago

School crossing guard gets big surprise from students

Miss Dottie, 89, was sent off for retirement with hugs, cards and lots of love from the students she protected for decades.
1 month ago
VIDEO: School crossing guard gets big surprise from students
1 month ago

Boy dances his way into a cancer-free life in heartwarming video

Nico was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia two years ago. Now, he is celebrating being cancer-free with a special surprise from the Little Wishes organization.
1 month ago
Nico was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia two years ago. Now, he is celebrating being cancer-free with a special surprise from the Little Wishes organization.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Isabella Strahan rings bell after finishing chemo
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Dorothy "Miss Dottie" Kalkbrenner, an 89-year-old crossing guard recently bid farewell to her career after serving for 47 years.
1 month ago

'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.
1 month ago
Carissa Fisher and Ezra expect to undergo the liver donation and liver recipient surgeries later this summer, possibly in July.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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
1 month ago
VIDEO: See the heartwarming moment boy discovers liver donor is former teacher
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Mom shares sweet video of daughter helping to care for her grandpa at hospital
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 17-year-old becomes youngest person to earn doctorate degree
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
James Kane holding the safe recovered from a lake in borough of Queens, in New York City.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Eleven-year-old Luke was adopted by Cassie and Bradley Kissinger on May 14.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Gospel singer's miraculous kidney transplant after losing mom and sisters
2 months ago

'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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 'GMA' celebrates after-school program creator in Detroit
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  MLB player Bryce Harper helps with 'promposal'
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Twin who reunited on 'GMA' graduate high school
2 months ago

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.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Teacher and student have dance-off
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Military dad surprises daughter at kindergarten ceremony
2 months ago

'GMA' celebrates inspiring music teacher in Minneapolis

Anwatin Middle School music teacher Ed Barlow receives the surprise of a lifetime.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 'GMA' celebrates inspiring music teacher in Minneapolis
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 91-year-old Missouri man rescues fire department
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Army sergeant surprises his sister on her wedding day