Donations top $300K for Nicholas Bostic — man who saved 5 kids from house fire
The 25-year-old was just driving by when he spotted the fire. He suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized after he saved five children from the flames.
Man driving by burning home leaps into action, saves 5 sleeping children
Video from the scene shows the man on the ground seriously injured, repeatedly asking if the last child he rescued was OK.
Mississippi teen hailed a hero after saving 3 teen girls, police officer from drowning
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
Arlington man runs cross country to raise money for clean water
He’s being called the modern-day Forrest Gump.
VIDEO: Duck family walks halls of Loudoun County elementary school to find pond
A family of 13 ducks was escorted through the halls of Ashburn Elementary School in Loudoun County last week to lead them to a nearby pond and the sweet interaction was captured on video.
WWII soldier identified after 78 years to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
For years, Army Private First Class Morris Swackhammer’s family never really knew what happened to him.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Pay It Forward: Rockville salon offers grooming services for people in need
For families who are struggling to just make ends meet, salon services are considered a thing of the past. But, the owner of Therapeutique Salon and Spa in Rockville is working to impact the inside by changing the outside.
‘Action hero’ breaks windshield, saves children from car teetering on embankment
A state worker is being praised as an “action hero” for his daring rescue of a family from a vehicle that was about to roll off an embankment.
Seniors take jobs as lifeguards as YMCA struggles to find workers
During the summer, it's typical to see a teen or college student working a summer job as a lifeguard, sitting in a tall chair at your pool or beach. However, as the YMCA struggles to find workers, retired seniors are showing up to fill shifts.
WATCH: Virginia father surprises 3 children at school after year-long deployment
The moments a Virginia father surprised his three children on their last days of school were caught on camera after he came home early from a year-long deployment to Qatar.
7 puppies rescued in Oklahoma after dog gives birth under home
“The owner was beyond grateful,” the Tulsa Fire Department wrote Thursday.
Woman, son she put up for adoption find out they work at the same hospital
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
New Georgetown coffee shop makes an impact one cup at a time
A new coffee shop in Georgetown does more than just serve coffee, it's changing lives and giving chances.
Hilary Swank finds lost dog, reunites with owner in heartwarming photo
Who found Chelsea Blackwell's missing dachshund? The Million Dollar Baby herself.
Father, daughter end 17-year MLB stadium journey at Nats Park
From T-Mobile Park in Seattle to Nats Park in D.C., a father and daughter stepped up to the plate and spent the last 17 years crossing major league baseball stadiums off their checklist.
Fairfax firefighters reunite with 2-week-old baby they helped deliver
Firefighters from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Station 25 had a heartwarming reunion in Reston Tuesday with a baby they helped deliver earlier this month.
DC's oldest resident celebrates her 107th birthday
The District's oldest living resident celebrated her birthday Thursday at her church surrounded by loved ones.
WWII veteran surprised with long-overdue medals, including Bronze Star
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
Fairfax firefighters help deliver healthy baby girl
A newborn was delivered in the parking lot of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Station 25.