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May 17

Go touch grass!

Amy McKeever, a writer and editor for National Geographic, discusses why the internet’s suggestion to “go touch grass” and get outside is actually vital for your wellness.
May 17
Go touch grass!
May 16

Boxer helps save french bulldog who was having a seizure

A Connecticut woman says her French bulldog, Yogi, would have died if her other dog, a young boxer named Reggie, hadn't jumped into action when Yogi suffered a seizure with no human around to help.
May 16
VIDEO:  Boxer helps save french bulldog who was having a seizure
May 11

Self-care tips for mothers

Licensed social worker and author Kelley Kitley shares tips for mothers looking to prioritize self-care this Mother's Day.
May 11
VIDEO: Self-care tips for mothers
May 11

Son sees mother in wedding dress for the first time

Michelle Figueroa, founder of the Good News Movement, joins ABC News Live to discuss a sweet moment between mother and son just in time for Mother’s Day.
May 11
VIDEO: Son sees mother in wedding dress for the first time
May 11

Mother and son graduate college together

Brandi Fields and her son Kyle graduated from Texas Christian University together on Friday, just in time for Mother’s Day.
May 11
VIDEO: Mother and son graduate college together
May 10

Parenting expert on how to cope with stress in the busy month of May

Parenting expert Bethany Braun-Silva delivers tips and tricks to survive May, a month that many parents feel is just as busy as the holiday season.
May 10
VIDEO: Parenting expert on how to cope with stress in the busy month of May
May 10

Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts

Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge shares ideas for last-minute gifts that are sure to make Mom smile.
May 10
VIDEO: Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts
May 10

Teaching kids about standing up for themselves

Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones joins ABC News live to discuss how her personal life experiences inspired the writing of “Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name.”
May 10
VIDEO: Teaching kids about standing up for themselves
May 05

National Bike and Roll to School Day

ABC News’ Will Ganss reports on how communities around the country are gearing up to promote a healthier lifestyle.
May 05
VIDEO: National Bike and Roll to School Day
May 04

TikTok star is breaking societal norms

Ike Ejiochi talks to Khadim Thiam about what inspires him and his friends.
May 04
VIDEO: TikTok star is breaking societal norms
May 03

Boy has encounter with 'friendly' dolphin

A boy and his father had the encounter of a lifetime while fishing off the coast of Perth, Australia, when a dolphin swam up to their boat.
May 03
VIDEO: Boy has encounter with 'friendly' dolphin
May 03

100 men vs. 1 gorilla: who'd win in a fight?

The question taking the internet by storm: If 100 men went up against one gorilla, who would win? Primate expert and biological anthropologist Shannon McFarlin weighs in.
May 03
VIDEO: 100 men vs. 1 gorilla: who'd win in a fight?
April 27

'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week

Michelle Figueroa, founder of the Good News Movement, joins ABC News Live to talk about some positive stories being shared online.
April 27
VIDEO: 'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week
April 26

Bear spotted playing on family's backyard slide

A Connecticut family got a chance to see a bear have some fun on their backyard playset earlier this month.
April 26
VIDEO: Bear spotted playing on family's backyard slide
April 25

‘The Right Stuff’ on how to care for your hair

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto shares her top picks in styling tools and more.
April 25
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ on how to care for your hair
April 23

Starbucks customer orders ‘cluck cup’ for pet rooster

Workers at a Starbucks in Arizona were very excited to welcome a customer and her pet rooster, Fluffy, to their store's drive-thru window.
April 23
VIDEO: Starbucks customer orders ‘cluck cup’ for pet rooster
April 23

Student and emotional support dog attend graduation ceremony together

A university student in Ecuador attended her graduation ceremony with her emotional support dog, Greta, who got to wear her own graduation cap and sash for the occasion.
April 23
VIDEO: Student and emotional support dog attend graduation ceremony together
April 22

Our Home: Local Action and Global Impact

ABC's Ginger Zee looks at the innovative ways people and companies are working to stave off the effects of climate change and usher in a more sustainable tomorrow. 
April 22
Our Home: Local Action and Global Impact
April 21

Adorable golden retriever carries big bone in tiny purse

An adorable golden retriever named Bailey was spotted using a tiny pink purse to carry her new bone back home in Tampa, Florida.
April 21
VIDEO: Adorable golden retriever carries big bone in tiny purse
April 20

Author wants to normalize talking about challenges that women face

Dr. Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles-based psychologist and award-winning author, joins ABC News Live to discuss her book, “Normalize It.”
April 20
VIDEO: Author wants to normalize talking about challenges that women face
April 19

How to set yourself up for success this spring

Licensed clinical social worker Kelley Kitley shares how to do "emotional spring cleaning" and set yourself up for success in the warmer months ahead.
April 19
VIDEO: How to set yourself up for success this spring
April 19

Black communities across US take part in economic protests against big retailers

Pastors Charlie Dates and Jamal Harrison Bryant discuss how they are encouraging Black communities to “spend their dollars with dignity” and pressure big retailers to enact change.
April 19
VIDEO: Black communities across US take part in economic protests against big retailers
April 18

By The Numbers: Easter spending

A look at the numbers behind Easter Sunday and online spending trends leading up to the holiday.
April 18
VIDEO: By The Numbers: Easter spending
April 12

SAT, ACT hacks to reduce test-taking anxiety

Top Score Writing founder and CEO Lisa Collum offers advice on how parents and teens can make the process more manageable.
April 12
SAT, ACT hacks to reduce test-taking anxiety
April 12

Kids take up good deed projects to change the world

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous profiles the Loukoumi Make a Difference Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers children to support their communities around the world.
April 12
VIDEO: Kids take up good deed projects to change the world
April 12

Drone films foggy sunrise over San Francisco Bay

An ethereal foggy sunrise over San Francisco Bay was captured on video, showcasing wavy clouds of the fog and the sunrise's golden glow.
April 12
Drone films foggy sunrise over San Francisco Bay
April 10

TikTalk: 'King of Sandwiches' @owen.han discusses debut cookbook, 'Stacked'

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with TikTok sensation and "King of Sandwiches" Owen Han as he takes his recipes from the screen to the page with his cookbook, "Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich."
April 10
VIDEO: TikTalk: 'King of Sandwiches' @owen.han discusses debut cookbook, 'Stacked'
April 07

Shop the best dollhouses for hours of imaginative play

“GMA” lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto share her top picks for all ages on International Dollhouse Day.
April 07
VIDEO: Shop the best dollhouses for hours of imaginative play
April 06

Tax tips for parents

Parenting expert Bethany Braun-Silva joined ABC News Live to discuss tax tips for parents and how new global tariffs may impact the market.
April 06
VIDEO: Tax tips for parents
April 04

By The Numbers: More people dining alone signals societal changes

A look at the numbers and the reasons behind the increase in reservations for a party of one.
April 04
VIDEO: By The Numbers: More people dining alone signals societal changes
April 04

Diver has close encounter with huge sunfish

A diver on an expedition off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, captured stunning footage showing the moment another swam alongside a sunfish.
April 04
VIDEO: Diver has close encounter with huge sunfish
April 02

Golden retriever meets humpback whale off the coast of Hawaii

A boat captain who rebuilt her whale-watching business after losing three boats in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire captured footage of her dog's reaction to a close encounter with a humpback
April 02
VIDEO: Golden retriever meets humpback whale off the coast of Hawaii
March 31

Extreme kayaker plunges almost 100 feet down waterfall

Incredible video captured the moment a world champion extreme freestyle kayaker plunged down a 92-foot-tall waterfall in Oregon.
March 31
VIDEO: Extreme kayaker plunges almost 100 feet down waterfall
March 30

'Good News Movement' brings positive stories to millions

Founder of the Good News Movement, Michelle Figueroa highlights several positive stories of the week, including an actor's generous donation and a toddler's heroic act.
March 30
VIDEO: 'Good News Movement' brings positive stories to millions
March 29

Developing an accessible world

Dr. Michele Kong, co-Founder of KultureCity, and actor and autism advocate Chris Jackson join ABC News Live to discuss the work being done to enrich the lives of those with autism.
March 29
Developing an accessible world
March 28

Hottest deals from Amazon, Macy's and more

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto shares way to save this spring as major retailers offer huge sales.
March 28
VIDEO: Hottest deals from Amazon, Macy's and more
March 27

Cat sets new Guinness World Record for longest tail

Meet Mr. Pugsley Addams, the Minnesota cat who holds the Guinness World Record for a living domestic feline with the longest tail at 18.5 inches long.
March 27
VIDEO:  Cat sets new Guinness World Record for longest tail
March 21

By The Numbers: The happiest countries in the world. Good for them. 

So how does the U.S. stack up against those happy Scandinavians? The Annual World Happiness Report from Oxford University unpacks the factors that make a country happy … or not.
March 21
VIDEO:  By The Numbers: The happiest countries in the world. Good for them. 
March 21

‘The Right Stuff’ for spring break travel

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto is prepping us for spring break with some of her favorite travel bags.
March 21
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ for spring break travel
March 21

Black bear at Yellowstone emerges from hibernation

A mother black bear in Yellowstone National Park was seen waking up from hibernation, stumbling out from her cave to reveal some little bear cubs inside.
March 21
VIDEO: Black bear Yellowstone emerges from hibernation
March 12

Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub

The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a rare clouded leopard cub. The as-yet unnamed female cub is two weeks old and measures about 13 inches long from her nose to the tip of her tail.
March 12
VIDEO: Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub
March 06

By the Numbers: International Women's Day

A new Gallup survey asks adults in 144 countries if they believe women are treated with respect and dignity.
March 06
VIDEO: By the Numbers: International Women's Day
March 06

Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget

Content creator Angelica Hicks discusses re-creating the hottest, most recent red carpet looks, as well as the unconventional fabrics in her "sewing box" that make for her viral fashion adaptations.
March 06
VIDEO: Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget
March 04

Dolphins swim alongside hydrofoil rider

A hydrofoil board rider in British Columbia’s Porteau Cove Park got to enjoy a magical moment as a pod of "hundreds" of dolphins surrounded and swam with him as he rode.
March 04
VIDEO: Dolphins swim alongside hydrofoil rider
March 01

How to talk to your college student about hazing

Licensed clinical social worker Kelley Kitley joined ABC News Live to share strategies for talking to your college student about the dangers of hazing.
March 01
How to talk to your college student about hazing
February 25

Pro tips on how to organize and declutter your home

An organized house can make your daily life easier. Professional organizer Tanisha Lyons-Porter offers tips on organizing and decluttering your home in a way that works for you.
February 25
VIDEO: Pro tips on how to organize and declutter your home
February 20

Dog rescued after getting head stuck in treat jar

A dog named Murphy was digging for a treat on Monday night -- perhaps a little too aggressively -- and ended up getting his head stuck inside a plastic jar.
February 20
VIDEO: Dog rescued after getting head stuck in treat jar
February 18

How to add joy to your life

Joy can improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you feel calm. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee breaks down the steps you can take to add joy to your life.
February 18
VIDEO: How to add joy to your life