Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
5K Rugged Maniac obstacle course no match for vision-impaired Sarasota teen
Every day since birth, Levi Gobin has faced obstacles head-on. At 17 years old, proving people wrong has become an easy challenge for him to complete.
Every day since birth, Levi Gobin has faced obstacles head-on. At 17 years old, proving people wrong has become an easy challenge for him to complete.
Ohio father shaves head in solidarity with son battling cancer
Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.
Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.
Police rescue toddler with head trapped between steel railing
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.
Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'
Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.
Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.
Newborn named after Marine dad killed in Afghanistan airport bombing
The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.
The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.
With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
Original 'Blue's Clues' host Steve says he never forgot about the fans in emotional anniversary video
To celebrate "Blue's Clues" 25th anniversary, original host Steve Burns donned his iconic striped-green shirt once again to tell all the fans he never forgot about them.
To celebrate "Blue's Clues" 25th anniversary, original host Steve Burns donned his iconic striped-green shirt once again to tell all the fans he never forgot about them.
Sanitation worker, boy trade gifts in mutual acts of kindness
Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.
Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.
Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Gainesville restaurant
A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
'Keep on trusting in the Lord': Georgia native turns 100, shares her secret to long life
Mrs. Marie Robinson, a Georgia native, celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with a few dozen family and friends in Henry County.
Mrs. Marie Robinson, a Georgia native, celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with a few dozen family and friends in Henry County.
Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
3-year-old leukemia patient and Publix superfan surprised with his very own ‘Publix car'
3-year-old Reese, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December, would get so excited to go grocery shopping with his mom at Publix so he could drive the kids shopping cart car. He began asking to go every day -- and when a Publix employee in Florida found out, she got Reese his very own "Publix" car. She then drove eight hours up to Georgia to surprise the little boy at his home!
3-year-old Reese, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December, would get so excited to go grocery shopping with his mom at Publix so he could drive the kids shopping cart car. He began asking to go every day -- and when a Publix employee in Florida found out, she got Reese his very own "Publix" car. She then drove eight hours up to Georgia to surprise the little boy at his home!
Man rents movie theater, surprises wife with lost wedding footage
The wedding footage, which was thought to have been deleted, was discovered 14 years after the couple got married.
The wedding footage, which was thought to have been deleted, was discovered 14 years after the couple got married.
Kansas City nurses crochet mini Olympic outfits for newborns
Newborns in Missouri wore Olympic-themed outfits hand-knitted by the nurse on staff in a mini opening ceremony.
Newborns in Missouri wore Olympic-themed outfits hand-knitted by the nurse on staff in a mini opening ceremony.
Florida Naval station flies widow in helicopter around her husband's namesake ship for her 100th birthday
For her 100th birthday celebration, Naval Station Mayport welcomed Ima aboard her late husband's namesake ship, the USS Delbert D. Black. That's where they learned that it was her birthday wish to fly in a helicopter -- and they made that dream a reality.
For her 100th birthday celebration, Naval Station Mayport welcomed Ima aboard her late husband's namesake ship, the USS Delbert D. Black. That's where they learned that it was her birthday wish to fly in a helicopter -- and they made that dream a reality.
MCSO deputies escort daughter of fallen officer to 1st day of kindergarten
Julianna Kinnard was surrounded by deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as they helped escort her to her first day of school.
Julianna Kinnard was surrounded by deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as they helped escort her to her first day of school.