6-year-old girl invites passerby, dog to father’s funeral
Six-year-old Raelynn Nast wanted to help greet mourners outside her father’s funeral last month, but instead, she befriended a passerby and her dog and brought them inside, bringing comfort to the family.
'From fighting fires to pacifiers': Orlando firefighters welcome in 7 babies
The Orlando Fire Department said that seven firefighters have welcomed newborns in recent months.
California medical center throws retirement ‘paw-ty’ for beloved therapy dog, Tassy
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Video captures officer helping blind man after he fell while crossing the street
A Sacramento, California, police officer is receiving praise for helping a visually impaired man after he fell while walking across the street last month.
Stranger surprises twins with gifts, a puppy after wish-list balloon to Santa found 650 miles away
Four-year-old twins Gianella and Luna sent Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus via red balloons. Little did they know, a stranger would find one of the balloons hundreds of miles away and fulfill their wishes.
Elderly woman spreads love during pandemic by waving every day to strangers on street corner
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
NFL 1st-round draft pick Najee Harris returns to Richmond homeless shelter where he once lived
Not long before the start of the National Football League Draft on Thursday, running back Najee Harris returned to the very homeless shelter that he and his family once lived.
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
NJ couple giving free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites in one-of-a-kind virus-shaped car
A New Jersey couple is giving free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites to those in need in a truly unique fashion.
Pasco County woman becomes college graduate at '74 years young'
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Texas dog awarded by fire department, animal services for saving his owner’s life
Last week, Astro reportedly alerted a neighbor when his owner experienced a medical emergency, fire department officials posted on social media.
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.
Very good dog finds help for owner suffering medical emergency
When Cosmo's owner suffered a medical emergency, the pup immediately ran to get help. He was able to find a good Samaritan who called 911 and saved his owner's life.
Louisiana fraternity brothers pay off mortgage for former cook who fed them when they were students
Jessie Hamilton worked for 14 years as a cook for an LSU fraternity, taking care of hundreds of students during her time on campus. When one of the former members called to check on her, they found out the 74-year-old was still working two jobs to pay for her mortgage -- so the brothers all chipped in more than $50,000 to pay off her home.
6-year-old gets hero's welcome back to school after completing cancer treatment
Nathan Herber, 6, got a hero's welcome from his fellow classmates after completing his cancer treatments.
‘I was an easy sell’: Police captain adopts abandoned dog found in dumpster outside station
Wichita Police have adopted Nora, a rat terrier-chihuahua mix, after she was found abandoned near a dumpster outside the station.
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.
‘This is a simple story about love’: Couple makes mobile bed to take elderly dog on walks in final months
A Georgia couple wanted to continue taking trips and long walks with their 16-year-old dog who had become immobile, so they created a specialized mobile dog bed just for their beloved Cocoa.
Teen saves drowning toddler during spring break trip to Orlando
A 13-year-old girl is being credited with rescuing a toddler who nearly drowned in a hotel pool.
‘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.