Good News: Inspirational, Hopeful and Uplifting News Stories

10-year-old boy delivers his baby brother — and saves his life

Jayden Fontenot not only helped his mom deliver his baby brother, his swift actions saved the boy's life when the infant wasn't breathing.

Hero pit bulls save kids from snake attack: ‘They are 100 percent family’

Melissa Butt is confident that nothing bad will happen to her grandchildren when Slayer the dog is around, and he recently proved her right.

Long-lost diamond engagement ring found wrapped around a carrot in a garden

An 84-year-old woman's engagement ring that had been missing for nearly 13 years was found in a garden with a carrot inside it.

Judge Judy lets dog loose in courtroom to identify his true owner

TV personality Judge Judy Sheindlin recently took an unusual approach in deciding the case of contested dog ownership.

After losing her husband, woman adopts dying dog that ‘no one wants’

There's no telling how long Melani Andrews and Jake, a senior dog dying of cancer, will have together, but he's living the "good life" now.

From kindergarten to college — this freshman is marking a milestone in the sweetest way

The teen posted a tweet showing photos of him and his dad on the first day of kindergarten — and then moving into his college dorm.

This coding boot camp is training veterans for jobs in the tech industry

A coding boot camp called Galvanize is on a mission to provide veterans with skills needed to fill modern jobs in the tech industry. In this week's Sunday Spotlight,...

College football player who helps kids in need surprised with scholarship

University of Minnesota kicker Justin Juenemann had an unforgettable moment when he was surprised with a full scholarship at the hospital where he volunteers....

Friends surprise woman with parade on her final day of chemo

Amy Kleiner's best friend and neighbor organized the parade, which included balloons symbolizing her chemo treatments.

Bus driver crochets toys for 34 kids after boy's unusual dare

Wisconsin bus driver Trudy Serres crocheted toys for 34 of her pint-sized passengers in an amazing act of kindness.

Airline employee goes above and beyond to return bag to 'panicking' cancer patient

A Southwest Airlines employee is being praised for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Happy birthday! Watch Hoda get some special surprises on her big day

The TODAY plaza crowd surprised her with a round of "Happy Birthday," which concluded with Kathie Lee Gifford walking out with a cake.

Send us your uplifting, inspiring story for Everyone Has a Story

Have you had an inspiring life-changing experience? If so, we'd like to hear your story!

This football player just gave one of the most moving Hall of Fame speeches ever

LaDainian Tomlinson used part of his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to deliver a poignant message about unity in America.

Hilary Duff shows off 'flaws' and sends powerful message to body-shamers

The "Younger" actress shared an encouraging reminder to women to love their bodies, despite any so-called flaws.

Little girls burst into tears of joy meeting newly adopted baby sister

Harper and Raygen Pruitt couldn't contain themselves when their parents brought home their new baby sister for the first time.

Bride breaks down at altar when she hears late grandpa’s voice

When Brittany's grandpa passed away last year, her dream of having him officiate her wedding was lost. But her family had an idea...

Stranger helps mom soothe baby on a plane after encountering ‘rude’ passengers

Kesha Bernard's small act of kindness on a flight from Seattle to Denver has traveled all around the world.

Six Flags to open Wonder Woman ride, world’s 1st single-rail roller coaster

Six Flags announced that the Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, the world's first single-rail roller coaster, will open next spring.

'They called me a one-arm freak': Model overcomes bullies to live her dream

Years after a modeling agency rejected her, Shaholly Ayers, who was born without a right arm, is proving her early critics wrong.

This couple invited the Obamas to their wedding — and actually got a response

If you invite a former president and first lady to your wedding, there's a good chance they are not going to show up.

Husband pens body-positive note to ‘curvy’ wife — and everyone’s swooning

Robbie Tripp has a wonderful body-positive message for his beloved wife, Sarah — and he's sharing it with the world.

Heroic 8-year-old saves his baby sister from a raging house fire

8-year-old Harrison Holt calmly called 911 while keeping his 11-month-old sister safe and sound from a raging house fire.

Airbnb’s $0 listing to see the Aug. 21 solar eclipse is out of this world

Airbnb's most sought-after solar eclipse experience is now taking applications — no credit card required.

9-year old with Down syndrome belts out Whitney Houston song — and it's the sweetest

After Dane Miller belted out "I have Nothing," his aunt posted the video on Facebook and more than 21 million people have fallen in love.

We want to hear about your Morning Boost! Tell TODAY what made your day

Did something heartwarming or surprising happen to you recently? TODAY wants to hear about it!

Watch out, Savannah! Daughter Vale steals the spotlight on TODAY

Step aside, Savannah Guthrie, there's a new co-anchor in town, even though she isn't even 3 yet: It's your daughter Vale!

These pics of Prince Harry playing with kids prove he's definitely the fun uncle

Prince Harry loves sports and loves to give back. On Friday morning, he did both.

Sweetest photo of the summer shows elderly man feeding ice cream to his wife

A photo of an elderly man feeding his wife ice cream in the sweltering heat has gone viral after an onlooker shared it on Facebook.

Get the dish on Olive Garden's brand-new cookie butter cake

All the Olive Garden loyalists and dessert lovers out there, we'd like you to meet the chain's newest offering: cookie butter cake.

This cheerful pet adoption center will make you rethink animal shelters

At the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, there's an education center, a cafe — even a human-sized hamster wheel — and lots of adoptable pets.

Paralyzed ex-Olympian defies the odds by walking on his wedding day — see the pics

Jamie Nieto, a two-time American Olympic high jumper, was severely injured during a backflip accident in April 2016.

City estimates park stairs will cost $65K-$150K; man builds them for $550

When a Toronto man was told stairs at his local park would cost the city $65,000, the retired mechanic took matters into his own hands.

Watch Mickey Mouse share magical news of adoption with these foster kids

For Tom and Courtney Gilmour and their foster children, a trip to Disney World turned into an especially magical celebration.

'Ballooning means everything': Meet 3 professional hot air balloonists

To most people, riding in a hot air balloon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But to others, flying them is a rewarding hobby.

Parents shocked after baby born on same day as his dad — and his great-grandpa

Beauden Eppard's chance July 1 birth makes him the third generation in his family to share the same birthday.

Single mother hails ex’s girlfriend as ‘an amazing bonus mom’ to her daughter

Brittney Johnson has taken an unusual approach to co-parenting: by befriending her ex's girlfriend, whom she describes as "true role model."

‘Walking Dead’ star adopts sweet puppy, encourages others to ‘rescue a pit bull’

Actor Jon Bernthal of "The Punisher" and "The Walking Dead" has a new starring role: proud papa to a most adorable pit bull puppy.

Boy defies bullies after growing hair long to help kids with cancer: ‘Be yourself’

Joshua Scott-Hill, an 11-year-old boy, is on a mission to help people with cancer — even if it means facing some teasing at school.

Daughter surprises parents who lost wedding pics in fire with photo shoot

This couple lost their wedding photos in a fire 38 years ago. Luckily, their daughter, who's also a photographer, stepped in with an amazing surprise.