3 senior dogs find forever home in 'miracle' adoption
The three chihuahuas were staying in an animal shelter in Alabama before finding a home.
Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
Video: Elderly man gives police officer clog dancing lesson during traffic stop
The man was pulled over for failure to maintain his lane while driving. What seemed like a routine stop turned into a two-step dance lesson.
Young girl tries on brother's hockey pads, falls over: Video
A young girl in Minnesota delighted her family as she tried on her big brother's hockey gear.
100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’
WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.
Marathon runner with alopecia bullied online finds support from Twitter community
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Minnesota nurses save woman’s life during Caribbean vacation
A group of Minnesota nurses recently returned from a Caribbean cruise, which turned out to be an unexpected chance to save a life.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Tennessee dog rescued from cave after falling over 50 feet
A hound named Shaker was rescued near Bean Station, Tennessee, after falling nearly 75 feet into a cave on Monday night, officials said.
Watch: Rescued chimps share hugs after being reunited at sanctuary
Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.
Joke email turns into real-life hand modeling opportunity with Brooklyn Park distillery
A joke email landed a Minnesota man a hand modeling opportunity with a local distillery.
Cleaning for a Reason: Network of maid services helps cancer patients nationwide
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Widower will honor late wife with a bench at the Minnesota State Fair
An Anoka man lost his wife this year, but with help from the community, he’ll pay tribute to her in one of her favorite places.
Hazelden Betty Ford employees share gift of life and ask help for coworker
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is known throughout the world for helping people in their struggles with addiction, but at its Center City campus, there is a tight group of employees who’ve quietly saved lives from kidney disease.
Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.



















