Autumn Barnes
Stories
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Arts & Life
'That's something that he would do': A stranger's generosity reminded her of her dad
Caroline Davis was about to make a mistake that could have severely damaged her car. Then a stranger stepped in, with an offer of help that brought her to tears.
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National
After 15 years, Megan Atherton reunites with her 'Unsung Hero'
A special reunion conversation between Megan Atherton and the woman who changed the course of her life.
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National
When her key broke in the ignition, a car thief saved the day
After her car key broke, Betsy Cornwell was stranded and all alone. Then the unlikeliest of heroes came to her aid.
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National
A stranger's words have a ripple effect on one man's life
After Brian Perkins refused a stranger's help, her actions changed his life forever.
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National
His car stalled and he was filled with dread. Then help came from all around
Corey Widmer says the experience has made him think more about how he can help others.
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National
Megan's life was falling apart. Then a kind stranger swooped in to help
After Megan Atherton was evicted from her home, her car broke down. She had a long drive ahead and nowhere to go, until a kind stranger stepped in.
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'I got you, girl': A toll collector's unexpected reply to a driver's tears
When the toll collector asked Leahruth Jemilo how she was doing, she burst into tears. The collector's response has stayed with her ever since.
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A rideshare driver makes an hourslong trek to take a dad to his gravely ill daughter
When Ian Sandler got a middle-of-the-night call that his daughter had collapsed, he didn't know what to do. Then, an Uber driver went above and beyond to help.
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National
When an earthquake struck in 1989, Julia locked eyes with a stranger and embraced
Julia Weber was walking home from work one day in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. She rode it out in the arms of a stranger.
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National
She was severely injured in a crash. A truck driver became her 'highway angel'
Frances Brissey says a car crash last year changed her life — in good ways and bad. But she feels grateful to have been saved by a passing truck driver.
