American Spirit
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Concealed-Carrying Woman Kills Attempted Robber
A 19-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday morning while attempting to rob a woman in Chicago.
Mugger vs. World-Champion Kickboxer
Steve Shepherd, walking with a limp, seemed like the perfect target for a would-be mugger.
America's Oldest Veteran Dies at Age 112
WWII veteran Richard Overton passed away after a life fully lived. Rest in peace.
National Guard Soldier Carries Stranded Baby Through Snow After Historic Storm
A National Guard soldier was hailed a hero Sunday after he helped a mother carry her baby after they had been stranded in a home for days.
Secret Service Hand-Delivers Trump Christmas Letter to Girl With Brain Tumor
A 10-year-old girl with cancer received an unexpected Christmas visit from the Secret Service.
Passengers Sing National Anthem to Honor Children of Fallen Servicemen
"I witnessed an international airport come to a complete stop today."
Man Tries to Rescue Guy Hanging From Roof ... Who Turns Out to Be 'Clark Griswold' Dummy
"Can you reach it?" No, no he can't.
Young Boy Gets Town to Overturn Ban on Snowball Fights
The nine-year-old convinced leaders in his Colorado town to overturn a century-old ban.
Man Gives $1,000 to Students, Teachers of CA School Ravaged by Wildfire
A California businessman is opening his heart and wallet after the Camp Fire disaster in the town of Paradise.
Good Samaritan Folds, Returns American Flag Blown Off Pole
Homeowner was in awe of stranger's thoughtful gesture.
Good Samaritan Returns Wallet With a Little Something Extra
A mystery person sent the wallet to its owner with a note and another $40 cash.
Father Gets Kidney Transplant After Son's Emotional Letter to Trump
The president said he'd work to help Putnam, who was undergoing dialysis three times per week.
Batkid Is Now Cancer Free
The now-10-year-old stole everyone's heart when his one wish was to be a superhero for one day.
Nurse Braves Flames to Rescue Patients
As with all tragedies, heroes are born and Nurse Allyn Pierce was definitely one of them.
Gun Owner Saves a Mother From Violent Attack
He heard "blood-curdling screams" coming from the direction of a nearby intersection.
Toddler Helps Dad Learn 'Pledge of Allegiance' for Citizenship Test
A Florida girl's recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is going viral.
Matthew McConaughey Brings Lunch to Houston Cops
He helped recognize a few outstanding officers, some involved in the Houston PD's anti-human trafficking unit.
Iranian Immigrant Starts GoFundMe, Raises Nearly $1M for Jewish Victims
"Every time something happens," he said, "I am reminded of how great this country is."
Delivery Driver Travels 225 Miles to Deliver Pizza to Dying Man
A Michigan pizza shop made its first and only delivery for a cancer patient in Indiana.
Remembering a Longtime Shoeshiner Who Donated $202K to Children's Hospital
Albert Lexie "represented the true spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy."