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.

Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange

A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.

N Carolina couple call 911 on vacuum thought to be intruder

’Twas the night of Christmas at a North Carolina house, no creature should have been stirring, not even a mouse.

Close Call: Video shows Siberian tiger lunging at boy visiting zoo with family

A seven-year-old named Sean might have become the lunch of a hungry Siberian tiger had it not been for the protective glass that stood between the big cat and the boy. 

Girl finds note in Christmas cards from Chinese factory worker pleading for help

The U.K.-based grocery chain Tesco said it halted production at a factory in China on Sunday after a British newspaper reported the factory used forced labor to produce charity Christmas cards for the supermarket.