Read about inspiring people and their extraordinary true stories. Delve into our special reports and discover bright ideas from the U.S. and the world.
Accidental Entrepreneur
In the kitchen with her kids, Sheri Schmelzer got crafty-and lucky-with her Crocs.
The Power of Prayer
Medical science reveals you may be able to nurture your health with faith.
Roller Derby Astronomer
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have nothing on Jennifer Donovan, an astronomer by day and roller derby queen by night.
Hotel Fire Heroes
In the chaos of a late-night fire, three students on spring break risked their lives to save others.
Dustin Hoffman Has a Secret
In this interview, Dustin Hoffman reveals that he shuns Hollywood in favor of the wife and kids.
Iraqi Militants Becoming Citizens
Major General Doug Stone is trying to turn jailed Iraqi militants into citizens. Call him a do-gooder, but guess what? It's working.
Scents and Sensibility
Lisa Price whipped up beauty products in her kitchen, but to grow the business, she had to get out of the house.
A Cape Cod Tour
Experience the wonder of Cape Cod, Massachusetts through these breathtaking images from Jake Rajs' new book, Cape Cod and the Islands.
Escape From Burma
Two Burmese girls -- along with some 80,000 more civil-war refugees -- are fleeing Thailand for the U.S.
A Dog's Life
This veterinary surgeon can't talk to his patients -- but they speak to him loud and clear.
Shark Attack!
When a two-ton predator caught surfer in its jaws, some unlikely heroes came to his rescue.
Day-Care Drama
A man with a gun, a roomful of screaming children -- and a mom who wouldn't back down.
The Facebook Election
Young voters have yet to determine the outcome of a Presidential election. This year may be different.
Becoming a Lazy Environmentalist
12 ways to become an environmentalist and increase home energy savings without changing your lazy li