Hero who saved 24 lives in blizzard by breaking into school leaves apology note: 'I had to do it'
Jay Withey's quick thinking may have saved the lives of 24 other people who were stranded by the deadly winter storm in Western New York
Jay Withey's quick thinking may have saved the lives of 24 other people who were stranded by the deadly winter storm in Western New York
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Allina EMS crew meets twin babies it helped deliver inside ambulance
Nearly three months after delivering twin babies in an ambulance, two local EMS workers were formally introduced to the little girls that they helped bring into the world. For the babies’ parents, the meeting was also an opportunity to give thanks.
Nearly three months after delivering twin babies in an ambulance, two local EMS workers were formally introduced to the little girls that they helped bring into the world. For the babies’ parents, the meeting was also an opportunity to give thanks.
Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
'She Said Yes': Michigan graduate proposes to college sweetheart during commencement
Student David Shoemaker proposed to his now-fiancee Ryann Swann during the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Student David Shoemaker proposed to his now-fiancee Ryann Swann during the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Selfless boy battling leukemia chooses to get gifts for others during shopping spree
Given the chance to go on a shopping spree in Rogers, 10-year-old Jacen opted to shop for family, friends, and other sick children, instead of shopping for himself.
Given the chance to go on a shopping spree in Rogers, 10-year-old Jacen opted to shop for family, friends, and other sick children, instead of shopping for himself.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Special needs dog is short on spine, big on love
Cooper, a 6-year-old American Foxhound, was born with a hereditary condition called Short Spine Syndrome that left him with a compressed spine that makes him look like he doesn't have a neck.
Cooper, a 6-year-old American Foxhound, was born with a hereditary condition called Short Spine Syndrome that left him with a compressed spine that makes him look like he doesn't have a neck.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Minnesota girl battling cancer gets special Christmas surprise
The Crystal community came together Sunday to surprise a young girl as she battles cancer.
The Crystal community came together Sunday to surprise a young girl as she battles cancer.
South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Photos: Stuffed toy left in rental car returned to little girl after epic ‘adventure’
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
Flight attendant who was joined by dad on every Christmas flight has holiday off for ‘first time’
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
Vikings defensive lineman photobombs fans' Christmas card picture session
A Maple Grove family is sure to have a Christmas card unlike any other this year after a Vikings player photobombed their family photos.
A Maple Grove family is sure to have a Christmas card unlike any other this year after a Vikings player photobombed their family photos.
Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
Santa ditches sleigh, gets lift from LAPD chopper to deliver presents to kids in hospital
Hundreds of children will have a brighter Christmas thanks to the LAPD and one very brave Santa Claus, who arrived to Wednesday’s celebration in style.
Hundreds of children will have a brighter Christmas thanks to the LAPD and one very brave Santa Claus, who arrived to Wednesday’s celebration in style.
Personalized Christmas trees remember, honor lives lost to addiction and suicide
It is a touching holiday tribute marked by grief and sadness inside a north metro drug treatment center – a trio of brightly decorated Christmas trees filled with personalized ornaments of those lost to overdose and suicide.
It is a touching holiday tribute marked by grief and sadness inside a north metro drug treatment center – a trio of brightly decorated Christmas trees filled with personalized ornaments of those lost to overdose and suicide.