Waitress’ positive attitude pays off with $446 tip

Carrie Healey

theGRIO REPORT - Cece Bruce, a waitress at an Indianapolis eatery, received a $446 tip on a $6 bill for her positive attitude...

Kindergartner helps save dad’s life by knowing his ABCs

Scott Stump, TODAY

TODAY - A kindergartner was able to help save his father’s life on Monday thanks to some quick thinking and a firm grasp of his ABCs...

Twins named Spelman valedictorians

Kunbi Tinuoye

theGRIO REPORT - A pair of identical twins at Spelman College have achieved a first in the schools 132-year history. Kirstie and Kristie Bronner, both music majors, have been named co-valedictorians for the class of 2013...

Sisters, separated as infants, reunite at high school track meet

Carrie Healey

theGRIO REPORT - Jordan Dickerson and Robin Jeter were separated when they were infants, but reunited by chance at a high school track meet earlier this year...

Fats Domino's Katrina-damaged grand piano restored

Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter...

1st black jockey in Kentucky Derby since 2000

Beth Harris, AP Racing Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kevin Krigger, the first black jockey in the Kentucky Derby since 2000, will be aboard Doug O'Neill's Goldencents, considered a much stronger contender than last year's winner, I'll Have Another...

Jackie Robinson's daughter honors essay winner

NBC Chicago

NBC Chicago - The seventh-grade winner of Major League Baseball’s “Breaking Barriers” essay contest was honored by Jackie Robinson’s daughter at school Monday...