Marathon runner with alopecia bullied online finds support from Twitter community
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Long Island student's wish came true for a 'snow day' in May
There have been high-fives and hugs for Ethan Brown, the junior at Jericho High School who went before the school board and asked officials to consider a snow day in May since the district didn’t use any this winter.
There have been high-fives and hugs for Ethan Brown, the junior at Jericho High School who went before the school board and asked officials to consider a snow day in May since the district didn’t use any this winter.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Tennessee dog rescued from cave after falling over 50 feet
A hound named Shaker was rescued near Bean Station, Tennessee, after falling nearly 75 feet into a cave on Monday night, officials said.
A hound named Shaker was rescued near Bean Station, Tennessee, after falling nearly 75 feet into a cave on Monday night, officials said.
Watch: Rescued chimps share hugs after being reunited at sanctuary
Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.
Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.
Cleaning for a Reason: Network of maid services helps cancer patients nationwide
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
Shaquille O'Neal helps Michigan teen with size 23 shoes find the perfect fit
Eric Kilburn Jr., a 14-year-old student in Michigan, had been suffering from painful blisters and sores on his feet due to ill-fitting shoes. After a story about his problem went viral, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help.
Eric Kilburn Jr., a 14-year-old student in Michigan, had been suffering from painful blisters and sores on his feet due to ill-fitting shoes. After a story about his problem went viral, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help.
Huntington Hospital offering nutritional care to disadvantaged patients
Huntington Hospital is taking a proactive approach to promote health and healing by offering discharged patients a bag of nutritious food through its Food as Health program.
Huntington Hospital is taking a proactive approach to promote health and healing by offering discharged patients a bag of nutritious food through its Food as Health program.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Make-A-Wish kids enjoy Walt Disney World 'trip of a lifetime'
Wishes are coming true for 27 Make-A-Wish children. For the first time, kids and their families will board “The Best Flight Ever" and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort.
Wishes are coming true for 27 Make-A-Wish children. For the first time, kids and their families will board “The Best Flight Ever" and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort.
‘Phantom’ trumpeter reflects on 35 years in the orchestra pit
Trumpeter Lowell Hershey has played over 10,000 performances of “Phantom of the Opera,” which ends its historic run on Sunday.
Trumpeter Lowell Hershey has played over 10,000 performances of “Phantom of the Opera,” which ends its historic run on Sunday.
Oklahoma boy, 7, hurt after heroically saving younger brother who fell from cliff
A young boy is being called a hero after going after his toddler brother who fell down a cliff and suffered multiple injuries.
A young boy is being called a hero after going after his toddler brother who fell down a cliff and suffered multiple injuries.
‘Invaluable’ American flag recovered for Tennessee family after deadly tornado
Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.
Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.
Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.
'Nothing is impossible': 4-year-old becomes world’s youngest author
The 4-year-old boy was inspired by his 8-year-old sister who became the world’s youngest female author to publish a bilingual book series earlier this month.
The 4-year-old boy was inspired by his 8-year-old sister who became the world’s youngest female author to publish a bilingual book series earlier this month.
Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
Inseparable goat, dog duo find forever home on North Carolina farm
Cinnamon and Felix were surrendered after their owner could no longer care for them.
Cinnamon and Felix were surrendered after their owner could no longer care for them.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.