Coast guard saves migrants from sinking ship

Nearly 150 migrants were rescued at sea by the Italian coast guards

Delivery driver amazed by surprise on doorstep

Occurred on December 2, 2019 / Middletown, Delaware, USA Info from Licensor: "I had just returned home from being in a car accident. I was sitting in my living room and heard the excitement of the Amazon delivery driver outside. My Ring camera captured his surprise at finding goodies to enjoy while he was on his delivery route. I immediately felt better. His great energy made my day!"

Woman loves to dance during chemotherapy

Ever since 27-year-old Kimberly Nguyen began chemotherapy, all she’s wanted to do was dance.

Boy with special needs meets Santa

Cassiel Santos, 7, shared a magical moment with St. Nick and can’t hide his happiness!

Sully the service dog honored with statue

A bronze statue has been dedicated to Sully, President George H.W. Bush's devoted service dog.

English company upcycles jeans into sunglasses

This company turns old, discarded denim into durable glasses frames.

This Philadelphian is making competitive weightlifting affordable and accessible to the children of their community.

When Jibri Douglas was told that they were pre-diabetic, the Philadelphia native turned to weightlifting to get healthier and feel better. Through training, Douglas discovered that weightlifting was not only effective exercise, but expensive as well. So, they started the Freedom Barbell Club to make fitness financially accessible to young people in their community.

Tap dance into Christmas with the Syncopated Ladies.

This holiday season the award-winning dance duo known as The Syncopated Ladies, are giving free classes to aspiring young dancers in Los Angeles. The founders of the organization and sisters, Chloe and Maud Arnold, have even previously worked alongside superstar, Beyonce.

Indonesian woman turns plastic into accessories

This woman created a facility that helps the environment and her community's economy.

College football player saves girl’s life

Eleanor spent much of her young life confined to the hospital or her house with an immune system too weak to go outside. Now she’s almost two years old and thriving thanks to a bone marrow donation from Central Connecticut State University linebacker Mike Mushaw.

Reunion between man and nurse who saved his life

Jerry Hollenkamp suffered a heart attack at a stoplight in Cincinnati, Greg Collins saw him go limp in the car and jumped into action by providing life-saving CPR.

Peace Corps worker surprises sister

A Peach Corps worker serving in Madagascar who hadn’t seen his sister in three years gave her a touching surprise with the help of one of her teachers. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has your Morning Boost.

Woman makes wigs for children battling hair loss

Hairstylist and wigmaker is helping young girls feel more confident in their skin!💕

Woman teaches rehabilitating goose to fly again

A goose in rehab needed to be taught how to fly

The Rock sends video to 3-year-old cancer patient

A child battling cancer got a special message from his favorite movie character.

Mothers support each other after kids' diagnoses

Rachel Scott and Elizabeth Cardone connected on Facebook after their sons were both diagnosed with a rare condition similar to polio.

Here's how this family is giving back to the people of Newark this Thanksgiving.

Chuck Miller and his family are continuing their family's legacy of serving the community by giving back to the people of Newark this Thanksgiving. From heavy jackets to plates of warm food, here are some ways this family is serving up some holiday spirit!

This 14-year-old baker is on a mission to end hunger in his community — here's how.

At just 14-years-old, Michael Platt is using his baking business to alleviate hunger in his community. For every cupcake he sells, Michael gives one to the homeless.

Kid entrepreneurs are building a cookie empire

These brothers have sold over one million cookies!

Mall of America boy is walking again, family says

After being thrown from a third-floor balcony inside the Mall of America earlier this year, a 5-year-old boy has made a miraculous recovery. His family says he is back in school and walking without a limp.

Special glasses allow boy to see in color for the first time

A 12-year-old colorblind boy in Minnesota saw the world in color for the first time after his principal let him try on a pair of special glasses.

Keith Kirkland founded a wearable tech company that lets people communicate through touch

Keith Kirkland created WearWorks, a company that creates wearable tech that helps the visually impaired get around through the power of touch. See how he built it and what the future of haptics looks like on this week's episode of Futurists.

Startup wants to replace coffee lids

A NYC iconic coffee cup could soon be a thing of the past if a startup has its way. Veuer’s Lenneia Batiste has more on this lid-free coffee cup.

First-ever standing wheelchair is affordable

Unlike most groundbreaking technology, this standing wheelchair is actually affordable.

Heartwarming adoption story

A special education teacher has welcomed one of her students into her home after his mother recently died of cancer. ABC News’ Will Ganss reports.

Miracle 10 hour surgery cures man of twitch

Doctors cured this man of an uncontrollable head twitch by successfully completing a 10 hour operation with less than 0.5 mm margin of error.

Brave woman saves koala from wildfire in Australia

A brave Australian woman rescued a burned koala from a bushfire 🐨

Three lost leopard cubs reunited with their mother

Three baby leopards found in a sugarcane field were reunited with their mother in this heartwarming rescue tale from central India.

Dog saves owner with cancer three times

Meet the dog who has saved her owner's life three times. ABC News’ Will Ganss has the story of how Sierra detected her owner's cancer before she or her doctors did.

Emotional moment friends leave man speechless

This is the emotional moment a Trinidadian man has the ultimate birthday surprise as his partner, friends and co-workers gather at Piarco International Airport to send him on his first-ever holiday.

Jessica Torres is the body-positive model you need to know

Jessica Torres isn't your typical influencer – and that's why she's so beloved. Meet the plus-size influencer who is sharing her story and inspiring people everywhere to love themselves at any size.

Boy wants to save environment through recycling

Ryan Hickman is a 10-year-old California boy whose love of recycling has led him to try and help save the planet. His recycling organization, Ryan’s Recycling, also donates some proceeds to help animals, and his efforts have led him to meet some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

These eco-friendly gifts are the perfect steps to a sustainable lifestyle

Looking for the perfect gift for your eco-friendly friends? We've got a couple that are sure to make their holidays a little greener. Join us on this week's episode of Add to Cart to see what our favorite sustainable picks are!

14-year-old invents futuristic driving technology

A 14-year-old student may have revolutionized the way people drive.

Hurricane Dorian ‘Miracle’ dog has new home

The dog, found by rescuers after he was nearly crushed by debris, was recently adopted by a Florida family.

Hero dog uses his nose to find koalas in bushfires

This border collie-koolie cross is helping find at-risk koalas living in areas in Australia that have been devastated by bushfires.

This Brooklyn man has opened his home to over 50 foster children.

Brooklyn native, Guy Bryant, has fostered more than 50 children and young adults in his Flatbush home. Bryant, whose nickname is "Pops," says the most rewarding part is seeing the young men he fosters grow into responsible and productive adults.

Armless painter creates masterpieces with feet

Huang Gofu is a traditional Chinese artist who lost his arms in an accident at the age of 4.

See this mom’s touching birthday surprise

A New Jersey mom was pleased to receive a birthday from her grown-up son – but didn’t know he was just setting things up for two siblings who live farther away. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has your Morning Boost.