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August 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM

One-handed violinist wants to inspire others to find their passion

Violinist Adrian Anantawan was born without one hand and founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble.
August 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Adrian Anantawan founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble, a group of students with disabilities within the student body at the Berklee College of Music that provides accommodations for musicians according to their needs.
August 17, 2024 at 2:12 AM

Army sergeant surprises daughters at school in Arizona

Sergeant First Class Chris Fulton, who was deployed in Iraq for the last 12 months, and his wife Jordan delighted their young daughters at a school assembly in Gilbert.
August 17, 2024 at 2:12 AM
VIDEO: Army sergeant surprises daughters at school in Arizona
August 16, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Young pit bull hops onto rescuer's lap to cuddle

Bella had only been at her new home for a day when she decided to give rescuer Heather Tolaro a big hug.
August 16, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Bella had only been at her new home for a day when she decided to give rescuer Heather Tolaro a big hug.
August 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Teacher uses pop songs to teach elementary students

A teacher known as “Mr. C” has taught his kids evaporation using the tune of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” and math using the tune of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.”
August 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM
VIDEO: Teacher uses pop songs to teach elementary students
August 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM

86-year-old woman walking with her childhood friend is so heartwarming

These women, who have been friends since kindergarten, are bestie goals.
August 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM
86-year-old woman walking with her childhood friend is so heartwarming
August 9, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Boy in hospital for over a month gets birthday wish

Asher loves the outdoors and especially being in the yard with his dad. So, the Little Wishes organization had the perfect gift for him.
August 9, 2024 at 5:20 PM
VIDEO: Boy in hospital for over a month gets birthday wish
August 8, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Mom of three surprises gas station attendant who went above and beyond

"GMA" sponsor LG's "Optimism Your Feed" campaign also shares the heartwarming reaction of a woman whose lunch gets paid for by a stranger.
August 8, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Mom of three surprises gas station attendant who went above and beyond
August 6, 2024 at 12:22 PM

911 operator calmly walks expectant mom through a surprise at-home delivery

A new mom in Nashville has 911 to thank for walking her through a surprise at-home birth
August 6, 2024 at 12:22 PM
This image provided by the Nashville Department of Emergency Communications of Emergency, show dispatcher Kaitlyn Kramer, who helped a mother over the phone as she gave birth at home after suddenly going into labor on July 7, 2024. (Nashville Department of Emergency Communications of Emergency via AP)
August 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Grandpa fills in for deployed dad to surprise granddaughter at father-daughter event

Johanna Smarsh's daughter Alaska was upset when her dad couldn't attend Donuts with Daddy Day at her school because of his military deployment. Then, Alaska's grandpa came to the rescue.
August 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Man surprises granddaughter after her dad can't attend father-daughter event
August 2, 2024 at 5:37 PM

97-year-old great-grandmother shows you're never too old to go to the gym

A 97-year-old great-grandmother is proving you're never too old to exercise and go to the gym.
August 2, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Merce Hershey, 97, started training with Starting Strength when she was 95. Hershey now trains twice a week at the West Chester, Ohio gym.
August 1, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Baby born weighing less than 1 pound celebrates 1st birthday

Tripp Abney has defied the odds since birth.
August 1, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Tripp Abney, who was born at 21 weeks, celebrated his first birthday on July 12, 2024.
August 1, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Kansas toddler rescued after falling into sump pump drain: Police

The 14-month-old boy fell into a PVC pipe while playing outside his home in Moundridge, Kansas.
August 1, 2024 at 12:19 AM
VIDEO: Kansas toddler rescued after falling into sump pump drain: Police
July 31, 2024 at 11:48 PM

Toddler rescued after falling into sump pump drain: Police

The 14-month-old boy was playing outside his home in Moundridge, Kansas, when he fell into the PVC pipe.
July 31, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The 14-month-old boy was playing outside his home in Moundridge, Kansas, when he fell into the PVC pipe.
July 31, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Little League umpire reunites with surgeon who saved his life

While working at a Little League game, Korey Pontbriand was struck by a baseball and received lifesaving medical help from Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, who was at the game cheering on her son.
July 31, 2024 at 9:59 PM
While working at a Little League game, Korey Pontbriand was struck by a baseball and received lifesaving medical help from Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, who was at the game cheering on her son.
July 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Boy gets Make-A-Wish surprise to be garbage truck driver for a day

Alan has cystic fibrosis, and his parents told WCVB he's always been fascinated by the process of trash collection. So, Make-A-Wish helped him achieve his dream.
July 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Alan has cystic fibrosis, and his parents told WCVB he's always been fascinated by the process of trash collection. So, Make-A-Wish helped him achieve his dream.
July 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Meet the miracle quadruplets

A Texas couple opens up after welcoming incredibly rare identical quadruplets in May, who are now home together for the first time with their two older brothers.
July 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM
VIDEO: Meet the miracle quadruplets
July 29, 2024 at 11:59 AM

12-year-old graduates from high school

ABC News' Danny New asked the college-bound super-achiever what he plans to study at New York University this fall.
July 29, 2024 at 11:59 AM
VIDEO: 12-year-old graduates from high school
1 month ago

Bus driver hailed as a hero for rescuing toddler walking in the middle of busy street

A New York City bus driver jumped into action to resuce a toddler walking in the middle of a busy street.
1 month ago
Security camera footage released by the MTA shows an MTA bus driver rescue a toddler walking down a street in Staten Island on June 19, 2024.
1 month ago

Nonprofit provides arts education to students through VR program

Act ONE is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate students through virtual reality technology.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Nonprofit provides arts education to students through VR program
1 month ago

Woman becomes kidney donor to sorority sister after being friends for 18 years

Jess Hause and Megan Schultz have been friends for over 15 years.
1 month ago
Megan Schultz is seen revealing to Jess Hause that she is her kidney donor.
1 month ago

The story of a man sharing a sweet surprise with a new neighbor

"GMA" sponsor LG shares a heartwarming story about a couple in Texas whose neighbor surprised them with a sweet treat after they moved into a house in the new neighborhood.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The story of a man sharing a sweet surprise with a new neighbor
1 month ago

Woman surprises sorority sister as a match for kidney donation

"Megan is saving my life," Jessica Hause said to "GMA."
1 month ago
"Megan is saving my life," Jessica Hause said to "GMA."
1 month ago

Boy miraculously takes over car after grandfather falls unconscious, steers to safety

Drake Linn, then 10 years old, was a passenger in a car with his grandfather on the interstate. Then, he fell unconscious, and Drake took over.
1 month ago
Drake Linn, then 10 years old, was a passenger in a car with his grandfather on the interstate. Then, he fell unconscious, and Drake took over.
1 month ago

Surgeon mom saves umpire's life at son's baseball game

Dr. Jennifer LaFemina and her medical assistant Emily Lufty were honored by the Town of Oxford, Mass. for their lifesaving care.
1 month ago
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina and her medical assistant Emily Lufty were honored by the Town of Oxford, Mass. for their lifesaving care.
1 month ago

Twin sisters celebrate 100th birthday together

“It’s just precious to live this long," Loris Pryor said.
1 month ago
“It’s just precious to live this long," Loris Pryor said.
1 month ago

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!
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Heartwarming tribute to Dad
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Deli owner celebrates 12-year-old making the honor roll
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
New York Giants legends, quarterback Eli Manning and coach Tom Coughlin, discuss their joint initiative for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 6-year-old boy with spina bifida overcomes challenges to play sports
1 month ago
VIDEO: The best birthday and Father's Day!
1 month ago

Teen goes viral for interactions with Disneyland characters

A California teen is going viral for their interactions with Disneyland characters.
1 month ago
Thomas, the star behind the “Magic With Thomas” Instagram account, has gone viral with his visits with Disneyland cast members.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rescue dog saves owner from dangerous carbon monoxide levels
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Samantha Griffin with her rescue dog Luna, a Siberian husky, whom she adopted in September 2023.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  9-year-old basketball star
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The sweet story behind this man who rescued a hummingbird
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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

Donna Osborne said she wants to travel to Alaska after becoming a millionaire.
1 month ago
Lottery winner Donna Osborne, left, poses with Staci Coombs, deputy director of corporate sales for the Pennsylvania Lottery.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Police officer sprang into action to secure formula for a mother, baby in need
2 months ago

Woman goes from prison to Princeton University

Mary McCrary said a coding class she took in prison changed the course of her life.
2 months ago
Mary McCrary turned her life around by taking a coding class while serving time in prison.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Pamela Martin Turner’s daughter Miranda surprised her mother with the cap and gown she couldn’t receive back when she attended law school.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Massachusetts teachers get warm surprise sendoff to retirement from students, faculty
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: David Archuleta surprises fans on 'GMA'
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 93-year-old woman with dementia lights up around her great-grandson
2 months ago

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."
2 months ago
Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good life."
2 months ago

8-year-old helps community with lemonade stand

Henry Bryant is selling lemonade and donating the money to animal shelters.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 8-year-old helps community with lemonade stand
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Firefighters surprise battalion chief before last chemotherapy treatment
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Why this Texas musical theater teacher won the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Man with ALS gets wish granted to go skydiving