A Secret Santa motivated students to raise thousands for those in need
The story of a wealthy businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers motivated a group of Phoenix students to start their own Secret Santa club.
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"Unbelievably frugal" Indianapolis man left $13 million to charities
Terry Kahn lived in a modest house, drove an old Honda and refused to carry a cellphone because he thought it cost too much.
Quadruple amputee shares story of persevering to become pilot
"My wife will tell you, I'm a little bit hard-headed," Zach Anglin said.
How America's oldest newlyweds found love at 96
One senior living community in Olathe, Kansas, isn't exactly known for its singles' scene, but widowers Doris Kriks and Carl Kruse found love there nonetheless.
Memory, legacy of fallen Army sergeant lives on through his family
Army Sgt. Jack Bryant Jr. was killed in Iraq almost 20 years ago. But his family has ensured his memory will live on through generations.
How a Texas teacher helped students use their imaginations to take flight
After Sonja White's students told her their one wish was to fly on a plane, she went full throttle on the pretend.
How a weekly breakfast at grandma's helped grieving students
Every Wednesday, students converge on a tiny house in St. Louis for their weekly breakfast club, hosted by 66-year-old Peggy Winckowski.
Man who was given egg with 72-year-old message finally finds the writer
In 1951, John Amalfitano's neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back.
A mountain climber's unique mission to scale every county peak in Florida
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr.
Friendship leads to celebration of those who desegregated Virginia school
Marvin Jones started writing letters to the students who had bullied him in high school — and found an unexpected friend.
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