California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family

The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.

Long Island med student has kidney saved thanks to in-class ultrasound

When Aria Moreno volunteered for a class demonstration, she had no idea the doctor would find something wrong with her kidneys. She said if it wasn't for that class, she wouldn't have known she needed surgery.

'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.

'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.

82-year-old NJ man is the world's oldest ocean water lifeguard

At 82 years old, Ed Kizoogawitz holds the Guinness world record for oldest active open-water lifeguard. The New Jersey native has been on the job since 1962.

10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.

Pennsylvania man holds hand of trapped crash victim after rescue attempts fail

"Her family had reached out and said she’s forever grateful," Nathaniel Bunn explained. "I want them to know that I’m no hero and that I’m just a great guy doing what I thought was right."

Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants

A man is being hailed as a hero in France after risking his life to save six people, including two infants, from a burning apartment building on Friday, July 4. 

Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.