Hero who saved 24 lives in blizzard by breaking into school leaves apology note: 'I had to do it'
Jay Withey's quick thinking may have saved the lives of 24 other people who were stranded by the deadly winter storm in Western New York
Jay Withey's quick thinking may have saved the lives of 24 other people who were stranded by the deadly winter storm in Western New York
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Oakland dealership gifts minivan to mother of five
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
'She Said Yes': Michigan graduate proposes to college sweetheart during commencement
Student David Shoemaker proposed to his now-fiancee Ryann Swann during the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Student David Shoemaker proposed to his now-fiancee Ryann Swann during the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
Volunteers support Uvalde, Texas on Wreaths Across America Day
After the school shooting, planning for Wreaths Across America Day in Uvalde “was too much” — but the generosity of volunteers from thousands of miles away helped get the job done.
After the school shooting, planning for Wreaths Across America Day in Uvalde “was too much” — but the generosity of volunteers from thousands of miles away helped get the job done.
Mrs. Claus saves a woman's life driving home from Fredericksburg holiday event
Mrs. Claus, a.k.a. Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant T. Merrell, saved a life while driving home from a holiday event.
Mrs. Claus, a.k.a. Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant T. Merrell, saved a life while driving home from a holiday event.
Family's special mailbox collects letters to Santa Claus
For the last three years, a family in Utah has helped deliver letters to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Kids in the neighborhood bring their letters to the family's big red mailbox out front.
For the last three years, a family in Utah has helped deliver letters to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Kids in the neighborhood bring their letters to the family's big red mailbox out front.
‘He’s waiting for you’: Ohio couple, both 100 and married for 79 years, die less than a day apart
June and Hubert Malicote had a love for the ages and not even death would keep them apart.
June and Hubert Malicote had a love for the ages and not even death would keep them apart.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
13 strangers rent van together, go viral after canceled flight leaves them stranded
It was a road trip they'll never forget.
It was a road trip they'll never forget.
'My son is my hero': California teen saves dad pinned under truck
A California father is hailing his teenage son as a hero for saving his life when he became pinned under the family's truck.
A California father is hailing his teenage son as a hero for saving his life when he became pinned under the family's truck.
Photos: Stuffed toy left in rental car returned to little girl after epic ‘adventure’
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
Flight attendant who was joined by dad on every Christmas flight has holiday off for ‘first time’
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.