Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Sports photographer pursues dream despite losing arm, fingers in house fire
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
97-year-old Utah woman's headstone includes her favorite fudge recipe
While most cemetery headstones can give you a small glimpse into the lives of the people buried there, they don't usually catch your eye like this one does.
While most cemetery headstones can give you a small glimpse into the lives of the people buried there, they don't usually catch your eye like this one does.
Surfing community surprises man fallen on hard times with new minivan
A small surfing community in the Malibu area pitched in to help a beloved member falling on hard times.
A small surfing community in the Malibu area pitched in to help a beloved member falling on hard times.
Video shows US Marine surprising sister at college graduation ceremony
A U.S. Marine surprised his sister by appearing on stage as she graduated from Endicott College in Massachusetts on May 22.
A U.S. Marine surprised his sister by appearing on stage as she graduated from Endicott College in Massachusetts on May 22.
Former drug dealer now sworn in as attorney before same judge who challenged him to change his life
"He challenged me (at sentencing), and he said Mr. Martell, I dare you to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, instead of out here selling drugs," Martell said. He took that challenge head-on.
"He challenged me (at sentencing), and he said Mr. Martell, I dare you to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, instead of out here selling drugs," Martell said. He took that challenge head-on.
Shaq helps gift hundreds of new shoes to elementary school students
Soles4Souls partnered with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Reebok to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
Soles4Souls partnered with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Reebok to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
Tennessee hospital stages graduation for senior who couldn't attend his school's ceremony
Nurses at Erlanger Baroness Hospital organized a graduation ceremony for Noah Keith, who couldn’t attend his school’s ceremony due to a medical emergency.
Nurses at Erlanger Baroness Hospital organized a graduation ceremony for Noah Keith, who couldn’t attend his school’s ceremony due to a medical emergency.
UPS driver spots 86-year-old woman bleeding in street, carries her to hospital
A UPS representative said Devon Brooks saw the 86-year-old woman lying in the middle of the street bleeding and ran to help.
A UPS representative said Devon Brooks saw the 86-year-old woman lying in the middle of the street bleeding and ran to help.
Toddler waves stuffed cat in front of Amur leopard at Philadelphia Zoo
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
Deputy saves life of unresponsive 10-day-old baby in San Bernardino County
Despite feeling the baby go limp in his arms, deputy Joshua Kelly refused to give up on the unresponsive 10-day-old girl. The family of the baby calls Kelly their "angel."
Despite feeling the baby go limp in his arms, deputy Joshua Kelly refused to give up on the unresponsive 10-day-old girl. The family of the baby calls Kelly their "angel."
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
78-year-old distance runner begins cross-country run from LA to Washington DC
To celebrate his 78th birthday, Stan Cottrell will run 30 miles a day for 100 consecutive days from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. to raise funds for charity.
To celebrate his 78th birthday, Stan Cottrell will run 30 miles a day for 100 consecutive days from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. to raise funds for charity.
Cheers erupt for 106-year-old man who got his 2nd vaccine shot in San Jose
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Cop gives shoplifter a break instead of busting him
When a police officer confronted a suspected shoplifter, the man admitted he was trying to steal socks. What the cop did next may very well have changed the man's life.
When a police officer confronted a suspected shoplifter, the man admitted he was trying to steal socks. What the cop did next may very well have changed the man's life.
6-year-old girl invites passerby, dog to father’s funeral
Six-year-old Raelynn Nast wanted to help greet mourners outside her father’s funeral last month, but instead, she befriended a passerby and her dog and brought them inside, bringing comfort to the family.
Six-year-old Raelynn Nast wanted to help greet mourners outside her father’s funeral last month, but instead, she befriended a passerby and her dog and brought them inside, bringing comfort to the family.
California medical center throws retirement ‘paw-ty’ for beloved therapy dog, Tassy
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Video captures officer helping blind man after he fell while crossing the street
A Sacramento, California, police officer is receiving praise for helping a visually impaired man after he fell while walking across the street last month.
A Sacramento, California, police officer is receiving praise for helping a visually impaired man after he fell while walking across the street last month.
Stranger surprises twins with gifts, a puppy after wish-list balloon to Santa found 650 miles away
Four-year-old twins Gianella and Luna sent Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus via red balloons. Little did they know, a stranger would find one of the balloons hundreds of miles away and fulfill their wishes.
Four-year-old twins Gianella and Luna sent Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus via red balloons. Little did they know, a stranger would find one of the balloons hundreds of miles away and fulfill their wishes.



















