Minnesota man opens heart and home to 'misfit' dogs

Lary Schuette packs his home with fourteen dogs that all were chosen because they face some big challenges. Many are in wheelchairs with only two legs that work, others have no legs at all.

Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home

This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.

California author shares moving account of reunion with teacher credited for changing his life

A Northern California author and Stanford writing fellow has shared a moving story about a long-awaited reunion with a teacher he'd been looking for for almost 20 years. Jamil Jan Kochai said he'd been looking for his 2nd grade teacher so he could thank her for everything she did to change his life.

Teen with rare, incurable disease becomes queen of own prom

Amaria Granger, 13, had aspirations to walk a red carpet before she was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Disease Type C. But her mother said she won’t allow the disease to rob her daughter of her dream.

NJ man laid off during pandemic now mowing lawns for the elderly and veterans for free

Brian Schwartz was laid off during the COVID pandemic, but decided to use his time to help others, starting I Want To Mow Your Lawn, a non-profit that mows lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans, and anyone in need.

Boston police boat rescues stranded groom, saving wedding

Imagine you need to get to an island in the middle of Boston Harbor for a wedding and the ferry has broken down. And you're the groom. Now what? Thank goodness for the Boston PD Harbor Unit.

High School football players rescue woman from car following crash

A group of Rome High School football players are being called heroes. They jumped into action to rescue a woman who had just been in a car crash.