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    Ellen's Good News

    Ellen's Good News

  • Not Only Did This 91-Year-Old Marathon Runner Break a Record, She Raised $90,000 for Her Cause

    Harriette Thompson is 91 years old, has run 15 marathons since 1998, raised $90,000 for cancer research, and just broke a record for the fastest marathon in her age group. "I've only done one marathon a year," Thomspon tells the Good News Blog, as if that weren't a significant accomplishment. Thompson began running marathons when she was 76 as a way to raise money for cancer research.

  • Serena Williams Shows Us All How to Crash a Wedding

    If Serena Williams is gonna crash a wedding, she's definitely going to do it in style. Accordingly, the tennis superstar and Olympic gold medalist decided to quickly pop into one lucky couple's ceremony in Miami Beach over the weekend, wearing nothing but a leopard-print swimsuit!

  • Not Your Average Subway Conductor.

    When the subway took a pause last week, the train conductor stepped out from behind the wheel, and did something unexpected -- he sang! Actually, he didn't just sing, he led a group of singers in a rousing rendition of a Sam Cooke's "Another Saturday Night." The cute video was posted to YouTube Saturday by Ari Bayme, and it's a definite mood booster. "The subway conductor then opens the door and says, 'That was pretty good guys, but what about a little Sam Cooke?' The conductor starts singing, as the subway group comes up to the front of the train to join him."

  • Meet the Inspiring Athlete Who Has Competed in the Special Olympics Since 1968

    Amelia Hernandez began her career in the Special Olympics at age 11. Amelia was born November 10, 1956 and grew up with her mother, Connie Hernandez, on the west side of Chicago. It was clear that Amelia had a developmental disability, and she didn't begin to speak until she was 5 years old.

  • Could This Bowler Have Hit the Longest Strike of All Time?

    A bowler in Virginia decided he needed more of a challenge than a typical lane provides, and decided to try rolling the ball from the entrance doors of the alley -- a 120-foot stretch that was twice the length of a normal lane.

  • Soldier Adopts the Dog that Saved His Life

    Military working dogs are just as worthy of honor and respect as their human colleagues. She managed to attack and subdue the shooter, saving her handler, Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald, and the other members of their team.

  • From Homeless to Georgetown University, Teen Will Stop at Nothing to Succeed

    Rashema Melson proves that very little can hinder a girl with a dream and a mind to see something through to realization. The 18-year-old high school senior from D.C. graduates this year with a 4.0 grade point average and a full scholarship to Georgetown University, where she aims to study biology and eventually earn her medical degree. Despite the transitional period, Melson kept her grades on top, and graduates this spring as valedictorian of her class at Anacostia High School. The exceptional teen plans to study biology at Georgetown in the fall, and go into the field of forensic psychology.

  • Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Gets a New Voice in This College Student’s Fantastic Performance

    Josh Turner might be a 21-year-old college senior, but he's got the soul of musical legends. The guitarist and singer-songwriter from Indianapolis recently posted a cover of Paul Simon's "Graceland" to YouTube, and it sounds like a recording from decades past. Timeless, southern sweet, and carefree, Turner's rendition of the title track from Simon's album is quickly gaining the attention of the online community, which seems taken by the sophisticated rhythm and tone he embodies. Turner tells the Good News Blog that music has been part of his routine since he was a kid.

  • This is the World’s Most Polite Cat

    Cats aren't generally known for being the most courteous creatures. We've seen cats get into places they shouldn't, remain indifferent to making their friends late, and shamelessly hog the camera from their owner.

  • This French Bulldog is the Boss of Instagram

    It seems appropriate that the dog with one of the most followed Instagrams would be named Boss. Meet Boss, a 3-year-old French Bulldog living in Stockholm, Sweden. This dark-haired pooch boasts a big personality, and an even bigger web presence -- he has nearly 183,000 followers, making his page the most followed animal Instagram in Europe. Whether he's playing outside, rocking a cool set of shades, or being caught in an introspective moment, Boss loves the camera. "He acts like a celebrity," his owner Olof tells The Local. "People who have photographed him tell me that they think he even poses in pictures. Not for me, though, I have to cheat the system and hold up a treat." Check out our gallery to see why this adorable pup has taken over the world, and see more of Boss at his Instagram.

  • Do-Gooding Skateboarders Give Back… Again!

    The last time we saw the guys from Intro 2 Skateboarding, a youth development program in Southern California, they told the Good News blog about being inspired by Ellen to go out and help people in need. They used the JCPenney gift cards they received during a taping of the show to surprise a needy family with a shopping spree. Inspired by their kindhearted act, Ellen surprised them with two $500 gift cards to JCPenney so they could continue their quest to pay it forward. Zac Archuleta, Founder of Intro 2 Skateboarding, was on the lookout for a new deserving family, and the moment he met the Jensens, he knew he found it.

  • Baby’s First Experience with Bubbles Results in Non-Stop Giggling

    "Two weekends ago we set up a little pool in our backyard to enjoy the day, and got out the bubbles," Laura Beech from Ruston, Louisiana tells the Good News blog. Her 8-month-old son Eli was entranced by the bubbles, and broke into giggles whenever they were blown in his direction.

  • Everyone Can Learn a Few Moves from These Dancing Babies

    In a new YouTube video, the two youngsters break it down to the tune of "I Got My Eye On You" by Nari & Milani & Cristian Marchi. After less than a day, the video of the two young dancers has hit over 400,000 likes and counting on YouTube, and it will keep you entertained no matter how many times you watch it.

  • Tennis Stars Show Off a Different Set of Moves at French Open

    When in doubt… dance! Especially if you're in a rain delay at a major tennis tournament.

  • This Guy Deserves a High-Five for Handing Out Free High-Fives to Strangers

    All Kyle Berry needs to make a positive impact at his school are five fingers and a positive attitude.

  • The Incredible Lengths a Goat Will Go to See His BFF Donkey

    Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and for a goat named Mr. G, the only gal for him is a donkey named Jellybean. Both Mr. G and Jellybean were recently rescued from a hoarding house in Southern California, where they had lived together for 10 years. According to Marji Beach, Education Director at Animal Place in Grass Valley, CA, where Mr. G relocated, the goat spent six days in the corner of his stall, refusing to go outside or eat. It wasn't until they sent a volunteer on a 14-hour road trip to bring Jellybean to the sanctuary that things changed.

  • Little Girl and Her Cats Make Every Day an Adventure

    With a little daydreaming, some household objects and a few adorable cats, a little girl turns everyday life into fanciful escapades.

  • A Generous Millionaire in San Francisco Has Started the Best Scavenger Hunt Ever

    If you were ever hoping to visit the fine city of San Francisco, now's the time! An anonymous Good Samaritan with a Twitter account and a ton of cash is hiding money all over the Bay Area as a way to give back. The man behind the Twitter handle @HiddenCash has been tweeting hints and riddles to places all over Oakland and San Francisco since May 23. The lucky person to discover the envelope is asked to tweet a photo to @HiddenCash's Twitter to prove it has been found. "I wanted to do something fun for the city of San Francisco, something that would get people excited."

  • Ellen Rewards a Teen’s Heroic Act

    An East Chicago teen is being hailed as a hero after saving a mother and her child -- and Ellen is taking notice. Last April, Keon Kendall Brown, 18, was at home with his siblings when he heard a loud crash and discovered that a woman ran her car into the front porch of his house. Keon will be attending Indiana University this fall to study criminal justice with hopes of one day becoming an FBI agent.

  • 5-Year-Old Faces One of Life’s Toughest Decisions

    "I could have two, it's like I don't want three," he says in a YouTube video that now has nearly three million views. "I have to give one up."