Feel-good stories ask questions of us all

Two tales in two cities, one American and one Chinese, testify to the shared humanity that binds us all.

To dispel the gloom of the day, there is nothing like a heartwarming true story. Make it two stories, a perfect pair, as a matter of fact, that took place across the Pacific Ocean almost simultaneously.

On Nov 15, San Francisco turned into Gotham when 5-year-old Miles Scott, in remission from leukemia, donned the Batkid cape and went around the City by the Bay performing superhero deeds. Thousands came out to play along and cheer him on.