Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 2

April 8, 2026

Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift

A family stranded at sea for nearly a week after their engine failed was dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia.

April 5, 2026

Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes

A stray peacock named Pete has apparently settled in on a quiet street, approaching homes and pecking at windows in search of food from charmed locals.

April 5, 2026

Duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle

A near-death experience during a duck hunting trip across the bay from New Orleans leads a stubborn skeptic to faith, love and a second chance at life.

April 3, 2026

Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway

New Jersey State Police rescued a bear cub found alone along Interstate 78, and photos of the adorable rescue quickly went viral on social media outlets.

March 31, 2026

Small-town diner produces 5th lottery winner in 2 years as customer hits $2M jackpot

Hometown hotspot Old South Diner in Nantucket has sold its fifth million-dollar lottery prize in two years, with Mary Haley winning a $2 million Powerball ticket.

March 4, 2026

Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him

A skier buried for hours in a Washington avalanche last week was saved after wife's intuition led her to check his phone's location using an app.

March 2, 2026

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates

Young Japanese monkey named Punch reaches major milestone, cuddling with a fellow macaque after being hand-reared with a stuffed orangutan toy at the Ichikawa Zoo.

February 25, 2026

Diver drops to one knee 100 feet underwater in breathtaking Fiji shipwreck proposal

A New Zealand couple's underwater proposal at about 100 feet near a Fiji shipwreck becomes an unforgettable scuba diving love story captured on a GoPro camera.

February 14, 2026

Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful'

A high school student in Virginia volunteered to work at a children's correctional facility and local school in a remote location — returning to the U.S. feeling "very, very grateful."

February 10, 2026

Florida sheriff's office buys ice cream truck with money seized from drug dealers, gives free treats to kids

Florida sheriff's office transforms $90,000 seized from drug dealers into innovative ice cream truck program, building community trust one treat at a time.