‘Part of the family’: Boss pays off mechanic’s mortgage, allowing the Vietnam veteran to retire
It was a bittersweet moment for the owner of an auto-body restoration shop in Texas who decided to let one of his most loyal and trusted employees retire early after paying off his $5,000 mortgage.
It was a bittersweet moment for the owner of an auto-body restoration shop in Texas who decided to let one of his most loyal and trusted employees retire early after paying off his $5,000 mortgage.
Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas early
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
Arizona boy, 5, calls 911 for McDonald's, and police deliver
When a 5-year-old named Charlie called police in search of McDonald's, one officer delivered.
When a 5-year-old named Charlie called police in search of McDonald's, one officer delivered.
Co-workers surprise woman with car after walking 12 miles to work for months
Darlene Quinn, 60, works as a package handler at a FedEx facility in South Carolina and started doing the 24-mile trek after her car broke down.
Darlene Quinn, 60, works as a package handler at a FedEx facility in South Carolina and started doing the 24-mile trek after her car broke down.
East Bay teacher uses Lizzo song to teach kids they're great
Mallari's version goes like this: "Let's be great, 'cuz I know we are great. Whoo! I just took an ELA test, turns out I'm 100 percent that smart."
Mallari's version goes like this: "Let's be great, 'cuz I know we are great. Whoo! I just took an ELA test, turns out I'm 100 percent that smart."
How much does the Krispy Kreme 'Doughnut Guy' make?
By now you've heard the story of 'Doughnut Guy' Jayson Gonzalez, the 21-year-old Minnesota college student who drove to Iowa every weekend to buy hundreds of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to resell them in the Twin Cities area.
By now you've heard the story of 'Doughnut Guy' Jayson Gonzalez, the 21-year-old Minnesota college student who drove to Iowa every weekend to buy hundreds of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to resell them in the Twin Cities area.
Wayfair creeps out customer by calling her as she browsed site: 'This was nothing less than horrifying'
Ariel Dumas claims that while she was checking out the Wayfair website, she received a phone call from an employee who said they noticed she was browsing the site.
Ariel Dumas claims that while she was checking out the Wayfair website, she received a phone call from an employee who said they noticed she was browsing the site.
Library patrons may face months-long waiting periods for e-books following policy change for new titles
One of America’s five largest publishing houses, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., announced it will be significantly restricting the sales of its e-books to libraries during the first eight weeks after publication, spurring outrage from public libraries across the country.
One of America’s five largest publishing houses, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., announced it will be significantly restricting the sales of its e-books to libraries during the first eight weeks after publication, spurring outrage from public libraries across the country.
Military dad dresses up as mascot to surprise daughter on senior night
Lt. Col. Herbert Lorfils is on a year-long deployment to the Middle East but made a quick trip home to surprise his cheerleader daughter at the last home football game of the season.
Lt. Col. Herbert Lorfils is on a year-long deployment to the Middle East but made a quick trip home to surprise his cheerleader daughter at the last home football game of the season.
'Love is thicker than smoke:' California couple forges on with wedding despite wildfire
As their photographer, Naomi Lehr of Valkyrie Photography, pointed out, "it also represented a really poignant moment in time."
As their photographer, Naomi Lehr of Valkyrie Photography, pointed out, "it also represented a really poignant moment in time."
American-made cheese named best in the world for the first time
An artisan cheese from Oregon was dubbed the world’s best at the 2019 World Cheese Awards, a first for an American-made cheese.
An artisan cheese from Oregon was dubbed the world’s best at the 2019 World Cheese Awards, a first for an American-made cheese.
McDonald’s meal purchased 10 years ago shows no signs of decomposition on livestream from Iceland
Your trip to Iceland wouldn’t be complete without catching a glimpse of the country’s last remaining McDonald’s meal, which was purchased 10 years ago and doesn’t seem to be decomposing.
Your trip to Iceland wouldn’t be complete without catching a glimpse of the country’s last remaining McDonald’s meal, which was purchased 10 years ago and doesn’t seem to be decomposing.
Couple who met on Halloween in college and got engaged on Halloween have first child on Halloween
Halloween has always had special meaning to one Austin couple and now it's even more meaningful thanks to the birth of their first child.
Halloween has always had special meaning to one Austin couple and now it's even more meaningful thanks to the birth of their first child.
Parents should not use inclined infant sleepers due to risks, US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents and caregivers about the dangers of popular inclined infant sleep products, according to a release on Thursday.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents and caregivers about the dangers of popular inclined infant sleep products, according to a release on Thursday.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
‘But I know I love you’: Man writes book for wife who lost memory during childbirth
Steve Curto's wife was expecting their son seven years ago when she suffered a devastating brain injury that resulted in complete memory loss.
Steve Curto's wife was expecting their son seven years ago when she suffered a devastating brain injury that resulted in complete memory loss.
Police warn parents to check Halloween candy after sewing needle found inside Tootsie Roll given to child
Parents in Alabama found a sewing needle inside their child’s Tootsie Roll on Thursday night, police said.
Parents in Alabama found a sewing needle inside their child’s Tootsie Roll on Thursday night, police said.
McDonald’s bringing back iconic retro toys, including Space Jam, Power Rangers and Furby
It’s been 40 years since the first Happy Meal was sold at McDonald’s, quelling temper tantrums across the country. In honor of the milestone, McDonald’s is bringing back favorite retro toys.
It’s been 40 years since the first Happy Meal was sold at McDonald’s, quelling temper tantrums across the country. In honor of the milestone, McDonald’s is bringing back favorite retro toys.
Mom loses 138 pounds after 3-year-old son calls her 'fat': 'That was my rock bottom'
Sometimes all it takes is a little tough love.
Sometimes all it takes is a little tough love.
Report on reducing antibiotics in beef gives several national fast-food chains ‘F’ grade
A report released Thursday graded the beef of top U.S. restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks, giving only one an “A” grade and many of them an “F” grade.
A report released Thursday graded the beef of top U.S. restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks, giving only one an “A” grade and many of them an “F” grade.