A 3-year-old accidentally shot and killed her 4-year-old sibling at their parents’ home in what Houston authorities called “a tragic” situation.
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‘You are enough’: After suicide attempt, one mother finds simple ways to help save others
One phrase helped carry Emily-Sue Snyder, 32, out of her darkest hours. Now, the Oklahoma mom is spreading her message far and wide: “You are enough.”
‘Out of the love of my heart’: Woman continues mother’s legacy of knitting hats for babies
Carrying on her mother’s kindness led Linda Clark, 70, on her journey of knitting hundreds of hats for premature babies at a Tennessee hospital.
‘A hug from around the world’: 22-year-old gun violence victim’s legacy lives on in strangers
After a 22-year-old Minnesota man became a victim of gun violence, his family encourages others to spread kindness through their Facebook group.
How a 12-year-old’s night light non-profit is brightening life for foster children
Between pageant competitions, dancing and acting, Amelia Lisowe, 12, still finds time to brighten foster kids’ worlds through her own organization.
‘I was blown away’: Teacher’s viral video on student lunch debt prompts $30K in donations
Utah teacher Garrett Jones’ TikTok video quickly sparked a wave of generosity that would pay off thousands of dollars worth of student lunch debt.
How Random Acts of Kindness Day got its start (and how you can take part)
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Day since 1995. The annual occasion is on Feb. 17.
A Vietnam veteran is making sure others who served aren’t forgotten this Valentine’s Day
Wes Anderson, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, started Valentines for Veterans as the pandemic paused family visits at the Spokane Veterans Home.
An Arkansas man returned a lost wallet to a grandmother. His kind act sparked an unexpected friendship.
A 19-year-old Arkansas man’s random act of kindness has sparked an unexpected friendship between him and the recipient of his generosity.
Crews successfully release toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio train cars, authorities say
The release of vinyl chloride came amid the threat of a possible major explosion from the wreckage of the train near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.