Mykale Baker graduated high school, then clocked into his Burger King shift without missing a beat—and in full graduation attire. Now, the Atlanta teen has gone viral, and thanks to a GoFundMe started by a stranger, he’s got over $170K to fuel his college dreams.
A 61-year-old former Marine in Alaska survived the unthinkable after being pinned under a 700-pound boulder during a rockslide. Rescuers expected the worst—but he walked away with a smile and a punchline.
More than 50 years after Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts was killed in Vietnam, ABC News helped his family reconnect with his legacy—unearthing rare footage that captured the admiration of his men and honoring the first Black officer to receive the Medal of Honor.
Oliver Widger ditched the 9-to-5 for the high seas, sailing the globe with his cat Phoenix after being diagnosed with a rare disorder. Now a viral sensation, his journey has inspired millions—with a surprise care drop from e.l.f. and a hero’s welcome in Hawaii.
Love was in the air—literally—when an Alaska Airlines flight crew helped a couple flying to their wedding collect heartfelt marriage advice from fellow passengers, turning a routine flight into an unforgettable celebration.
A 13-year-old girl in Carmel, California, turned the tables on her attacker earlier this month using three years of jiu-jitsu training to defend herself, leaving the man limping away with a broken ankle.
A Canadian woman discovered a vintage heart-shaped locket in a thrift store—containing photos of a World War II couple. Thanks to the magic of Facebook, she reunited it with the couple’s granddaughter, proving social media can still be a force for good.
In a stunning display of dedication, Schenectady anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just before air time—but still showed up to deliver the news. Her water broke at 4:15 A.M., and by 6:00, she was live on air.
