Results revealed in girl's request for DNA evidence of Santa
The Rhode Island Department of Health said it would need more DNA samples “from other known Santa encounters” to find a match, but the department noted the lab did find the presence of DNA closely matching reindeer when testing partially-eaten carrots.
The Rhode Island Department of Health said it would need more DNA samples “from other known Santa encounters” to find a match, but the department noted the lab did find the presence of DNA closely matching reindeer when testing partially-eaten carrots.
Delta flight attendant sits, comforts jittery passenger in touching photo
A Delta passenger said flight attendant Floyd Shannon-Dean sat on the ground in the aisle to comfort a crying woman who wasn’t used to flying.
A Delta passenger said flight attendant Floyd Shannon-Dean sat on the ground in the aisle to comfort a crying woman who wasn’t used to flying.
Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus
Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.
Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.
Suffolk County Police rescue hunter after kayak capsizes
A rescue team managed to save 34-year-old Nick Shakalis, who was duck hunting on Sunday morning when the kayak he was in capsized, dumping him into the frigid water.
A rescue team managed to save 34-year-old Nick Shakalis, who was duck hunting on Sunday morning when the kayak he was in capsized, dumping him into the frigid water.
Boy who lost father fulfills wish to lead police patrol on toy bike
The video showed Harry Farrell taking four officers on special patrol through his street.
The video showed Harry Farrell taking four officers on special patrol through his street.
Bills reward hero who saved 24 lives during blizzard with Super Bowl tickets
Jay Withey, who saved the lives of 24 people during a blizzard in Buffalo on Christmas Eve, was rewarded for his heroism with two tickets to Super Bowl LVII.
Jay Withey, who saved the lives of 24 people during a blizzard in Buffalo on Christmas Eve, was rewarded for his heroism with two tickets to Super Bowl LVII.
'Emotional support' snake and 'from memes to dreams': The week's heartwarming and unusual headlines
Here are some stories for January 9-15 that made our day brighter - or at least, more interesting.
Here are some stories for January 9-15 that made our day brighter - or at least, more interesting.
'Miracle on the Hudson' marks 14th anniversary
On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike knocked out the plane's engines, saving the lives of all 155 people on board.
On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike knocked out the plane's engines, saving the lives of all 155 people on board.
Trapped worker surprised with pregnancy news before being rescued
Even in the midst of a terrifying accident, some good news came out of it.
Even in the midst of a terrifying accident, some good news came out of it.
'Get certified': Stranger saves 10-day-old baby with CPR at Riverview restaurant
While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.
While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.
Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Former Harlem Globetrotter uses slam dunk for baby's gender reveal
A former Harlem Globetrotter revealed his baby’s gender to his girlfriend with a slam dunk while celebrating with his family and friends.
A former Harlem Globetrotter revealed his baby’s gender to his girlfriend with a slam dunk while celebrating with his family and friends.
Colorado boy may be world's youngest to ski on all continents
Maddock Lipp, 8, wanted to break a record set by his older sister, who completed her journey when she was 10 years old.
Maddock Lipp, 8, wanted to break a record set by his older sister, who completed her journey when she was 10 years old.
Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok
“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.
“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.
Twins born in different years, underwear-wearing thief: The week's most heartwarming, weirdest stories
Want to know what happened off the beaten path? Here's some stories about an underwear-wearing porch pirate, a sleeping driver leading a police chance and how you could get to drive the Weinermobile to spice up your week.
Want to know what happened off the beaten path? Here's some stories about an underwear-wearing porch pirate, a sleeping driver leading a police chance and how you could get to drive the Weinermobile to spice up your week.
Kentucky firefighter donates kidney to co-worker’s son
Tim Belcher donated his organ to a 7-year-old boy who had Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Tim Belcher donated his organ to a 7-year-old boy who had Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
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.