FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
Retired US Marine and his wife welcome newborn son on Marine Corps' 245th birthday
A retired Florida U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and his wife welcomed their first son on the military branch’s 245th birthday.
A retired Florida U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and his wife welcomed their first son on the military branch’s 245th birthday.
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
51-year-old mother serves as surrogate for daughter struggling with infertility
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Boy with cancer escorted to last treatment by police, firefighters
Nine-year-old Cal arrived for his final cancer treatment at a Rhode Island hospital flanked by a police escort, including officers from five different police departments and firefighters as well.
Nine-year-old Cal arrived for his final cancer treatment at a Rhode Island hospital flanked by a police escort, including officers from five different police departments and firefighters as well.
Tampa veterans' shelter gets long-overdue upgrades for Veterans Day
Residents at a Tampa transitional shelter for homeless veterans will get some-much needed assistance from a service project led Habitat for Humanity.
Residents at a Tampa transitional shelter for homeless veterans will get some-much needed assistance from a service project led Habitat for Humanity.
Missouri deputy returns from Afghanistan deployment, surprises son in emotional reunion
A deputy sheriff in Missouri had an emotional reunion with his son after returning from a deployment in Afghanistan.
A deputy sheriff in Missouri had an emotional reunion with his son after returning from a deployment in Afghanistan.
Tim Tebow takes shoes off own feet, gives to homeless shelter resident
“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years."
“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years."
Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together
Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.
Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.
Dog reunites with owners in Florida 6 years after vanishing from Texas backyard
“There were many tears and hugs and the family is grateful they have King home where he belongs. They never gave up hope,” the Humane Society said.
“There were many tears and hugs and the family is grateful they have King home where he belongs. They never gave up hope,” the Humane Society said.
Palm Harbor student receives perfect SAT score
Miles Gordon, a student at Palm Harbor University High School, decided to give the SAT a third try, and it's a good thing he did. He aced it.
Miles Gordon, a student at Palm Harbor University High School, decided to give the SAT a third try, and it's a good thing he did. He aced it.
17 inmates baptized in Mississippi jail: 'We hope this is a new start'
A sheriff's office in Mississippi said 17 inmates were baptized last week in what they hope will be a "new start."
A sheriff's office in Mississippi said 17 inmates were baptized last week in what they hope will be a "new start."
Guillain-Barré syndrome no match for Lakeland paramedic, determined to overcome debilitating condition
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Boys find and return purse stolen 3 years ago: 'Restores my faith in humanity'
When two fourth-graders found a purse while playing near a creek, they knew they had to get it back to the rightful owner, who had her bag stolen three years ago.
When two fourth-graders found a purse while playing near a creek, they knew they had to get it back to the rightful owner, who had her bag stolen three years ago.
Iowa police K-9 finds missing 2-year-old boy who wandered from home with family dog
A police dog in Iowa tracked a missing 2-year-old boy who had wandered away from home, finding the toddler by a creek more than half-a-mile away.
A police dog in Iowa tracked a missing 2-year-old boy who had wandered away from home, finding the toddler by a creek more than half-a-mile away.
Newlywed officers recognized for immediately going back to work after wedding in order to respond to riots
The couple, who are both officers who met on the job, had just gotten married when riots broke out in their city. Their wedding party of mostly officers was called in for duty shortly after the ceremony -- and the bride and groom went right back to work the next day to help protect their community.
The couple, who are both officers who met on the job, had just gotten married when riots broke out in their city. Their wedding party of mostly officers was called in for duty shortly after the ceremony -- and the bride and groom went right back to work the next day to help protect their community.
Adorable baby gorilla gets round-the-clock care from keepers at England zoo
An adorable infant western lowland gorilla is being given 24/7 care by keepers at Bristol Zoo and Gardens in England, after his mother struggled to feed him.
An adorable infant western lowland gorilla is being given 24/7 care by keepers at Bristol Zoo and Gardens in England, after his mother struggled to feed him.
Daddy's little girl: Emotional reunion with 10-year-old and firefighting father
Josh Padron said he knows how much Eliana loves him, but that hug "even made me tear up."
Josh Padron said he knows how much Eliana loves him, but that hug "even made me tear up."
Man protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them inside his home to keep them safe
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.