Boston officers turn welfare check into heartwarming birthday surprise
Boston police officers responding to a wellness check were pleasantly surprised to find out it was the caller's birthday.
UMGC honors 100-year-old WWII veteran with long-awaited graduation ceremony
Jack Milton is 100 years old.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day at Alabama hospital
Two families serendipitously welcomed babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter on the same day at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama.
Virginia family launches high-five challenge to raise funds for toddler's ultra-rare disease
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.
Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy
An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.
Watch this great-grandfather read the 'Baby Shark' book without knowing the song
“He’s never heard of ‘Baby Shark.’ He read it and didn’t know there is an actual tune to it," a family member explained. “Of course he was way off."
Make-A-Wish seeks 1M new 'wish-makers' to help ill children
The nonprofit organization's new initiative continues its mission to grant wishes for children with serious illnesses. Here’s how the program works.
Quick-thinking dog helps save another dog from drowning in river
In the United Kingdom, a Newfoundland dog's quick action saved a drowning Retriever in the Douglas Harbour,
Last Sterling firefighter injured in home explosion released from hospital
The final Sterling volunteer firefighter hurt in a home explosion has been released from the hospital.
Jalen Hurts pays for funeral of high school football player killed at house party: report
Philadelphia star quarterback Jalen Hurts paid the funeral expenses for a senior football player from his rival high school, according to a report by the NFL Network.
After 700 days in shelter, senior dog adopted by senior citizen: ‘Perfect match'
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Watch: Displaced children in Gaza embrace free haircuts amid war
In the midst of ongoing conflict in Gaza, displaced children find solace in a heartwarming initiative: free haircuts.
Family goes viral recreating photo from 40 years ago
A local family is going viral on TikTok for recreating a photo that was taken 40 years ago.
Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day
"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."
Gaithersburg teen's app for diabetics waiting on FDA approval
Back in September of 2020, 13-year-old Drew Mendelow was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. His diagnosis inspired him to build an app.
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
Oklahoma 100-year-old celebrates '25th’ birthday on Leap Day
“Actually, I’ll be 24 and 7/8ths,” Mary Lea Forsythe said in an interview with People Magazine. “There’s no 29th in three out of four years and I have a good time with that.”
Watch: Couple marries in hospital room after going into early labor
Brandon and Sara Perry didn't let her water breaking stop them from tying the knot just nine hours before baby Oliver arrived. See the adorable hospital room ceremony.