Retired Ohio sheriff and tiny K-9 partner die on same day, will be buried together
A retired Ohio county sheriff from outside Cleveland and his tiny K-9 partner who were inseparable while serving their community died on the same day.
Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world
In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.
Shaq pays for man's engagement ring at Georgia jewelry store
A man at a Georgia jewelry store likely wasn't expecting someone to pay for his engagement ring. More surprising, that random act of kindness came from none other than Shaquille O'Neal.
‘We can change the world’: Cancer-free Girl Scout sells record 32k boxes, using funds to help sick children
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
‘This is the way it should be’: Tennessee police officer helps teens with their ties for senior photos
Officer Adam Price pulled over and helped the two teens, first tying the ties around his own neck and then putting them on 18-year-old Elijah Darling and his friend, Jalen Lewis.
Disabled Oakland Vet reunites with stolen service dog
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reveals fan's cancer is in remission
"I think -- I got good news for you I don't know if you had, but your dad and Sony -- so, your cancer is in remission. So, all your surgeries, canceled," Portnoy says in the video. "Chemo, canceled. You're on the other side. ... They wanted me to break the news to you."
‘They were ours’: Couple adopts 7 siblings after their parents die in car crash
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
'Tears of joy': Vanessa Bryant shares video of daughter Natalia getting accepted to USC
Vanessa Bryant shared a heartwarming video of her daughter Natalia celebrating getting accepted to USC on social media Tuesday night.
Fallen firefighter’s 6-year-old son gets fire truck parade for birthday 1 day after father’s death
When firefighter Jared Lloyd was killed in the line of duty on March 23, his comrades organized a fire truck birthday parade for his 6-year-old son, Logan, the day after his father’s tragic death.
New Lenox and Homer Glen engaged in pop tab battle, winner to send a family to Disney World
The winning village gets to choose a local family with a disabled member for a trip to Disney World. The contest runs through the end of June.
'Thank you isn't even enough words': Tinley Park homeowner raises over $32K for charity with light display
The spirit of giving broke records in Tinley Park, and the pandemic certainly did not dampen the good cheer.
Stray dog gifted stuffed unicorn after ‘consistently’ stealing it from dollar store
One stray dog’s determination to swipe a stuffed unicorn from a North Carolina dollar store turned into the “ultimutt“ surprise for the four-legged friend.
Good Samaritans pull officer from crashed, burning patrol car after chase
Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Arizona firefighter reveals hidden piano talent after responding to call at assisted-living facility
Watch out Beethoven — a new pianist is in town!
After enduring 1 year of COVID-19 pandemic, resilient nursing home residents release colorful balloons
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers
A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.
United Airlines colleagues stitch teddy bears out of man’s uniforms for his 2 sons after his death
When Laza Katanic was killed in a car accident, his colleagues at United Airlines took his old uniforms and stitched together teddy bears for his sons.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.