Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.
Shaquille O'Neal helps Michigan teen with size 23 shoes find the perfect fit
Eric Kilburn Jr., a 14-year-old student in Michigan, had been suffering from painful blisters and sores on his feet due to ill-fitting shoes. After a story about his problem went viral, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help.
Eric Kilburn Jr., a 14-year-old student in Michigan, had been suffering from painful blisters and sores on his feet due to ill-fitting shoes. After a story about his problem went viral, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help.
3 Lecanto High School musicians on the road to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
A trio of Lecanto High School marching band members are headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they've had an exciting road to the big march.
A trio of Lecanto High School marching band members are headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they've had an exciting road to the big march.
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.
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.
Holocaust survivor flooded with cards, letters after viral 101st birthday post
Holocaust survivor Nat Ross celebrated his 101st birthday back in March with a little help from his friends. He had no idea that when he blew out his candles, a message was about to go viral – asking others to send him well wishes.
Holocaust survivor Nat Ross celebrated his 101st birthday back in March with a little help from his friends. He had no idea that when he blew out his candles, a message was about to go viral – asking others to send him well wishes.
‘Phantom’ trumpeter reflects on 35 years in the orchestra pit
Trumpeter Lowell Hershey has played over 10,000 performances of “Phantom of the Opera,” which ends its historic run on Sunday.
Trumpeter Lowell Hershey has played over 10,000 performances of “Phantom of the Opera,” which ends its historic run on Sunday.
Oklahoma boy, 7, hurt after heroically saving younger brother who fell from cliff
A young boy is being called a hero after going after his toddler brother who fell down a cliff and suffered multiple injuries.
A young boy is being called a hero after going after his toddler brother who fell down a cliff and suffered multiple injuries.
Michigan family shocked by first baby girl born in 130 years
After more than 130 years, a Michigan family has welcomed a baby girl - and this rainbow baby came on an even more special day.
After more than 130 years, a Michigan family has welcomed a baby girl - and this rainbow baby came on an even more special day.
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.
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.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Boy attacked by bicycle thief given new bike by Clearwater officers
A boy was riding his bike to school Friday in Clearwater when a man attacked him and stole his bike. Police are looking for the suspect, but meanwhile, a pair of officers made sure the boy had a bike to ride home that evening.
A boy was riding his bike to school Friday in Clearwater when a man attacked him and stole his bike. Police are looking for the suspect, but meanwhile, a pair of officers made sure the boy had a bike to ride home that evening.
Elderly man with Alzheimer's found during search for robbery suspect in Tampa
A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect.
A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect.
Young boy fighting cancer becomes honorary officer 758 times
A little more than four years ago, DJ was diagnosed with terminal brain and spine cancer.
A little more than four years ago, DJ was diagnosed with terminal brain and spine cancer.
Alaska man saves young moose from choking on trash bag
“I’m not so sure what I did would be heroic or stupid, but I would do it again for any animal at any age," said James West, the moose’s savior.
“I’m not so sure what I did would be heroic or stupid, but I would do it again for any animal at any age," said James West, the moose’s savior.