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B.C. teen saves pet dog from ‘terrifying’ cougar attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:39 -0400

Daisy the black labrador is lucky to be alive, and it's all thanks to his brave 16-year-old owner. The dog is currently recovering from a "terrifying" cougar attack in Belcarra, B.C. On Tuesday night, Levi Sadler, 16, heard his dog … Continue reading →

Sparks fly at awesome chemistry-themed wedding

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:32 -0400

These newlyweds won't have any trouble keeping the spark alive. When two chemists decided to tie the knot, they did so in a chemistry-themed wedding, complete with a symbolic "unity reaction" during the ceremony. "We poured a 0.1 M solution … Continue reading →

Australian zoo debuts rare and cute white rhino calf

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:54 -0400

A zoo in Duboo, Australia, is showing off its youngest — but not littlest — addition: a 110-pound male white rhino calf. The still-nameless calf was born to first-time mother Mopani at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South … Continue reading →

Stranger tips waitress $1,000 so she can visit Italy

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:26 -0400

Last weekend, a kind stranger tipped his waitress with enough money to pay for her dream trip to Italy. The waitress's daughter, Tumblr poster Casual Cynic, shared the story online, complete with a photo of the bill. "So my mom … Continue reading →

Yukon couple Alice and Arthur John have Canada’s longest marriage

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39:11 -0400

Alice and Arthur John of Ross River, Yukon, have been married since 1932. That year, the couple took part in an arranged marriage ceremony in the Dena'ina tradition. Three years later, in 1935, they followed up that ceremony with another, … Continue reading →

After deadly Oklahoma twister, loyal pets miraculously found alive

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:07 -0400

An elderly woman's sweet reunion with her beloved dog has become a symbol of hope following the deadly twister that ripped through Oklahoma City's suburbs. "Tornadoes, for all their vicious bulk, are capricious. You often hear stories of half a … Continue reading →

Out of Oklahoma City, stories of survival, heroism

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:08 -0400

As Oklahoma City residents and emergency crews continue to search for survivors in the wreckage left behind by Monday's deadly tornado, stories of survival and heroism are keeping spirits up. One man, James Rushing, rescued his 5-year-old foster son from … Continue reading →

The odd couple: Dog and duck make unlikely best friends

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:12 -0400

Man's best friend? In this case, a dog is a duck's greatest pal. A duck has been hanging out with a dog for three years now, hitching rides on its canine friend and faithfully following the dog around. Reddit user … Continue reading →

Anonymous donor gives $25,000 to Durham Region Humane Society

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:40 -0400

Last Tuesday, a "mystery man" dropped off a $25,000 donation at the Humane Society of Durham Region in Oshawa, Ontario. "I was dumbfounded, just looking at it. My mouth fell open and I let out this scream and instantly burst … Continue reading →

Man takes elderly dog on a final cycling trip through Australia

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:44:49 -0400

A man named Joseph is cycling through Australia with his 15-year-old dog, Zeus. The best friends are touring the country together as a final adventure for the elderly dog, now deaf and turning blind. "I dont want Zeus to just … Continue reading →

Double amputee Spencer West completes heroic 11-day trek from Edmonton to Calgary

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:44 -0400

Yesterday, double amputee Spencer West crossed the finish line of his 11-day trek from Edmonton to Calgary to raise awareness of the distances some people around the world must walk to get clean water. WE DID IT!!! 300 kms done! … Continue reading →

Turtle hit by car in Sarnia airlifted to trauma centre in Peterborough

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:52 -0400

Thanks to an animal rescue group, a snapping turtle hit by a car has a second chance at life. Earlier this spring, Porter the snapping turtle was hit by a car in Sarnia, Ontario. He suffered extensive facial injuries and … Continue reading →

Paul McCartney invites Brazilian fans onstage to propose during concert

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26:59 -0400

All you need is a love — and a little help from a rock legend. On May 9, Sir Paul McCartney paused his concert in Fortaleza, Brazil, to let a fan propose onstage. The sweet moment was "a first," he … Continue reading →

Man finds winning lottery ticket in cookie jar, saves home from foreclosure

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:24:57 -0400

Ricardo Cerezo was cleaning out a cookie jar storing old lottery tickets when he discovered a winning one: it was worth $4.85 million. "I can't believe I had $4.85 million in a cookie jar for over three months!" Cerezo said … Continue reading →

In exchange for hugs, ‘Joe the Barber’ offers haircuts for the homeless

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:58 -0400

Twenty-five years ago, shortly after entering retirement, Anthony Cymerys, now 82, started offering haircuts to the homeless. The Hartford, Connecticut man heard a church sermon about the homeless and knew he wanted to do something practical to help the less … Continue reading →

Joe Biden responds to boy’s sweet solution to gun violence

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:46:41 -0400

This February, Myles Nelson, 7, came up with a solution to gun violence: use chocolate bullets. He told his classroom's reading specialist, Barbara Rankin, about his idea one lunch hour. She suggested he write to letters to President Barack Obama, … Continue reading →

Graduate and her service dog wear matching caps, gowns at convocation ceremony

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:43:31 -0400

A photo of a college graduate and her service dog at the Saturday convocation ceremony of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, was recently posted to Reddit. "The girl and the dog received … Continue reading →

Little boy with Down syndrome ‘kicked cancer’s butt’

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:48 -0400

His smile is melting hearts everywhere. A photo of a young boy, triumphantly cancer-free after years of chemotherapy, has been viewed more than 800,000 times since it was posted on imgur yesterday. Posted by a proud family friend who confirmed … Continue reading →

19-year-old daughter ‘proud to give my mom my kidney’

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:09:24 -0400

A mother-daughter duo from Rockville, Maryland, had much to celebrate this Mother's Day. This February, 19-year-old Kelly Sia donated a kidney to 45-year-old Mindy Lam. They have now both fully recovered. "It was such a perfect day — right after … Continue reading →

Lucky dog! Good Samaritan comes to injured pup’s rescue

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:05:34 -0400

Lucky got lucky. Greg Bowser found the 12-week-old lab mix puppy in an open shipping container in a rail yard after a co-worker told him he'd seen a dog limping around an industrial area in Hollywood, Florida. Lucky had survived … Continue reading →

For Mother’s Day, son surprises his mom with a house

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:02:08 -0400

Luangrath's mother survived a battle with cervical cancer 10 years ago, but has been struggling to stay afloat financially ever since. So for Mother's Day, he bought her a house. "For years, one of the goals of mine was always … Continue reading →

Autistic teen may be smarter than Einstein

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:37:01 -0400

Jacob Barnett, 14, is studying for a Master's degree in quantum physics. What makes this story most remarkable is that his parents were told he'd never be able to read. Jacob was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old. "Oh … Continue reading →

Pilot flying around the world solo gets a hand from mom in Canada

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:33:40 -0400

This summer, Jack Wiegand, 20, hopes to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo. On May 2, Wiegand embarked on the flight of a lifetime, taking off in his hometown of Fresno, California. His exciting trip began … Continue reading →

Man’s wrong number saved his life, thanks to compassionate stranger

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:49 -0400

Last Monday, Ashley Yasick, 27, of Delray Beach, Florida, was checking her voicemail when she discovered a message from someone dialling a wrong number. The man sounded frantic, asking for help. "It was one of those gut-wrenching phone calls and … Continue reading →

Cute sloth bear cubs make their debut at Brookfield Zoo

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:39:25 -0400

In January, two sloth bear cubs were born at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo. They spent their first few months of life in a maternity den with their mom, 10-year-old Hani. This Wednesday, just in time for Mother's Day, the still-unnamed brother/sister … Continue reading →