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A Ukrainian contractor and a Uruguayan sergeant will receive the UN's highest peacekeeping honor for extraordinary courage under fire. Both men risked their lives to save others during violent conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Decades after Hong Kong film legend Patrick Tse died at 89, a woman shared how the beloved actor once dove into the ocean to save her drowning brother. The rescue happened during a casual boat outing, revealing the quiet heroism of a man known to millions only through his screen roles.
An Oakland journalist discovered her grandmother risked her life saving Jewish cultural treasures from the Nazis during World War II. A haunting Yiddish lullaby written about her mother's wartime separation led to an award-winning documentary.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first astronaut to receive India's highest peacetime gallantry award for courage during a high-risk space station mission. The historic Republic Day honor marks a new chapter in how nations recognize service beyond Earth.
When flames broke out in a Madison, Alabama home with a bedridden resident trapped inside, firefighters shifted into rescue mode and brought everyone out safely. Their quick thinking and decisive action turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of heroism.
A quick-thinking bystander and two police officers pulled a woman to safety from a burning home in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Their split-second teamwork turned a potential tragedy into a story of everyday heroism.
When 11-year-old Milly Cate McClymond prayed for help as floodwaters rose around her Texas summer camp, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan answered that call on his very first mission. The heroic aviation survival technician pulled 165 people to safety during deadly floods and just received the Legion of Merit at the State of the Union address.
Four Cal Fire heroes earned California's top honor for rescuing burn victims and saving eight people from floodwaters. Their courage during life-threatening emergencies exemplifies the bravery firefighters demonstrate every day.
Federal agents preparing for an operation dropped everything to save a woman pinned in her crushed vehicle after a severe rollover crash. Their quick teamwork freed her before paramedics arrived.
Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 heroes who saved lives including a 20-day-old baby and a 3-year-old in cardiac arrest. The department also promoted 20 firefighters to leadership positions.
Long Island firefighters rescued a woman and her three cats from a raging house fire, showing the dedication first responders have for saving every family member. Despite one firefighter sustaining injuries, everyone made it out safely.
When flames blocked the only exit of a Milwaukee apartment building early Sunday morning, firefighters pulled eight people to safety, including two infants hanging from second-story windows. Despite one firefighter suffering minor burns, everyone made it out alive.
Cassius Bythewood sprinted into action when he saw a stranger being brutally attacked, risking his own safety to save her life. Weeks later, the woman he rescued got to thank him in person.
When his wife fell into a 40-foot well, 65-year-old Mohanan didn't hesitate. He jumped in and held her above water for nearly half an hour until rescuers arrived.
A mystery Good Samaritan stepped in to help a Pennsylvania police officer during a dangerous physical altercation, and now the department is hoping to find and thank them. The brave bystander's quick action on February 13 may have made all the difference.
A university surf coach jumped fully clothed into the ocean to rescue a father and his 6-year-old daughter being swept away by a powerful rip current. His split-second decision saved two lives and reminded everyone what true leadership looks like.
A 12-year-old risked severe burns to pull her 72-year-old neighbor from a burning Tennessee home at 4:30 a.m. Both survived, and fire officials are calling the girl a hero.
A Louisiana firefighter wearing a helmet camera captured the intense moment he rescued a family dog named Chop from a burning mobile home where thick smoke made seeing impossible. The dramatic footage shows what first responders face when they run toward danger to save lives.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who went viral for saving a drowning boy completed four more rescues the same day. The humble hero is already back on duty, while President Trump announces plans to honor his courage.
When Eugene Mirman's electric car crashed into a toll plaza and burst into flames, a state trooper and bystanders risked their lives to pull him from the wreckage. The comedian is now recovering thanks to their quick, heroic actions.
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