Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 2

May 24, 2026

Boy Scouts rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during river trip in West Virginia

A routine Boy Scout river trip turned into a rescue mission when floodwaters trapped 28 scouts along the Cacapon River in West Virginia Saturday.

May 20, 2026

Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

A grieving Pennsylvania woman, Keshia Smith, unearthed a 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park after losing her son and father.

May 14, 2026

Real-life Excalibur? Man on a hike uncovers gold sword relic hidden under tree

A hiker in Norway unearthed a 1,500-year-old gold sword fitting hidden under a tree, dating to the Migration Period after the fall of the Roman Empire.

May 10, 2026

Man remortgages home to ensure beloved pub remains community cornerstone

Peter Manfield, 73, says he remortgaged his home to save his beloved Devon pub from closing, calling the historic Dog and Donkey the village's heart.

May 10, 2026

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on party pours and Hollywood hurdles

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of party pours, Hollywood hurdles and more.

May 5, 2026

Trump breaks into signature dance move with students on South Lawn

President Donald Trump showed off his "Trump Dance" to students at the White House on Tuesday as part of the Presidential Fitness Test.

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.