Couple married 64 years dies within hours of each other, holding hands

Bill Schafrath, 88, and his wife Nancy, 85, died within five hours of each other in Wooster, Ohio, and held hands until the end, according to local media.

Oscar Mayer now hiring Wienermobile drivers for 2020 class

Are you a recent college graduate? Are you motivated to enter the job market? Can you drive a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels?

Hospice patient’s sky-high dream comes true

A group of high school students in a club called Dreamcatchers made a 78-year-old hospice patient's wish come true when they arranged for her to ride in a hot air balloon.

Charter fishing boat hooks great white shark

An otherwise unremarkable day on the water became pretty exciting for some fishermen on a charter off the coast of Florida. They hooked a shark.

Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him

A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.

SoCal mother gifted ultimate holiday surprise from US Navy sailor son

A US Navy sailor was able to pull off the ultimate surprise by photobombing his family during their weekend trip to Big Bear Lake over the holidays. 

'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.

‘Lemon piglet’ is the New Year’s tradition you didn’t know you needed

If 2019 gave you lemons — make a lemon piglet. The “lemon piglet” is the greatest and cutest lucky charm you’ve probably never heard of that’s sure to bring an exciting and prosperous new decade. 

Out-of-control vehicle narrowly misses tow truck driver

A tow truck driver and a police officer in Anchorage, Alaska had a close call while helping a disabled vehicle on the side of a highway.

Baby shreds snow on Utah ski slopes

While a lot of 1-year-old babies are just learning to walk, little Maeve is hitting the slopes in Park City, Utah.

Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia

A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.

11-year-old entrepreneur opens thrift store in Brooklyn

For his 11th birthday, young entrepreneur Obocho Peters officially opened up a brick-and-mortar store in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.