Maryland 80-year-old embarks on journey to break weight lifting record
Maryland man and cancer survivor Chuck Mulligan, at just 80-years young, is looking to make fitness history by shattering the U.S. Power Lifting Association’s bench press record for his age.
Ed Sheeran plays for sick patients at children's hospital in Australia
British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .
Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
Quadriplegic teen bakes cake as last wish: ‘Her goal is to empower people’
An Oklahoma teenager could’ve thought of many things for what could be her last wish, but she kept it straightforward with a powerful message.
Hot Wheels collector turns hobby into museum in Maryland
It’s been more than half a century since Mattel created its Hot Wheels franchise, and for one super-collector in Gaithersburg, the fascination with the toys started at a young age.
Rent hike forced retired 80-year-old to take job as a janitor, now strangers have raised $28,000 for him
The man, known to students in Callisburg ISD as Mr. James, had his rent raised about $400 a month and could not make ends meet without getting back on the job. A GoFundMe campaign put together by three students has gone viral.
FOX 5's Bob Barnard reunites with puppy who crashed live shot 2 years ago
Two years after an adorable puppy interrupted FOX 5's Bob Barnard during a live shot in Leesburg, Virginia, Bob and the pup reunited!
Family raises over $250,000 for pizza delivery worker who fell on their porch
The 72-year-old woman is retiring from her job at Dominos and tells the family who helped her that she is planning to travel.
Language of love: Couple meets, falls in love on Duolingo
Duolingo says the unlikely love story is yet another reason “to keep up with your daily practice.”
Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok
Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday days before city's centennial
Morris Brown turned 100 years old on Monday. The city of West Covina, where Brown lives, celebrates its centennial this week.
Auburn student drains improbable 94-foot putt during Alabama game, wins new car
On a wild Saturday of college basketball, the most impressive moment may have happened during a stoppage of play.
Watch: Service dog that inspired PAWS Act for veterans honored on her final flight
Kaya, a military service dog, was the inspiration behind the PAWS Act, signed into law in 2021
Couple's love story recreated 60 years later in touching engagement photo at Bryce Canyon
Steve and Elva Orton first met at Bryce Canyon National Park in 1959. More than 60 years later, their granddaughter followed in their footsteps.
Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter
A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."
‘A best friend just like him’: One-eared shelter dog tears ear off his favorite stuffed toy
"Bruno knows there’s nothing wrong with him, and now he has a best friend just like him to prove it."
FOX 5 Cares: Young man with rare disease surprised by Chef Gordon Ramsay in DC
DMV native Ryan Alam, who suffers from a rare neurodegenerative disease called MPAN, wanted to meet Chef Gordon Ramsay as part of his bucket list. So FOX 5 Cares helped coordinate a surprise meeting between the two at Ramsay's new D.C. restaurant Hell's Kitchen.
‘Honestly, so amazed’: Watch seventh-grade student win $10k after scoring 4 shots in under 25 seconds
The footage shows student JJ Franks consecutively landing a lay-up, a free throw, a three-point shot and a half-court shot.
Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’
Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.
Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue small dog swept up by 'turbulent' current
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.