Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Adorable owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree
The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."
The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."
Drone footage shows flamingo flock gathering in Kazakhstan lake
A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.
A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.
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."
With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
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.
Joe Biden's German shepherd 'Major' set to be first shelter rescue dog in White House
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
Azizi, April the Giraffe's youngest calf, dies at Texas zoo
The youngest calf of April the giraffe — which was born in March 2019 — has died.
The youngest calf of April the giraffe — which was born in March 2019 — has died.
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."
Homeowner recreates 'This is fine' meme for Halloween decoration that's 'perfect' for 2020
An Indiana homeowner has gone viral after she turned the popular "This is fine" meme into hilarious Halloween decor, and it sums up 2020 perfectly.
An Indiana homeowner has gone viral after she turned the popular "This is fine" meme into hilarious Halloween decor, and it sums up 2020 perfectly.
'Handsome dude': Florida K-9 dons uniform, tie for new ID badge
The Orange County Sheriff's Office posted a picture of K-9 Chico's new badge photo on Thursday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office posted a picture of K-9 Chico's new badge photo on Thursday.
Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Rare white sea turtle hatchling found on South Carolina beach
Volunteers checking sea turtle nests on a South Carolina beach came upon a rare sight: a white sea turtle hatchling crawling across the sand.
Volunteers checking sea turtle nests on a South Carolina beach came upon a rare sight: a white sea turtle hatchling crawling across the sand.
'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
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.
'Trick-or-treating' rescue dogs nail their group Halloween costumes
These rescue dogs aced their group Halloween costumes by donning various themed outfits in anticipation of “trick-or-treating.”
These rescue dogs aced their group Halloween costumes by donning various themed outfits in anticipation of “trick-or-treating.”
Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
Longtime friends with different political views spread message of unity during contentious election season
Two longtime friends in Georgia are proving that people on either side of the political aisle can still get along during a heated election season.
Two longtime friends in Georgia are proving that people on either side of the political aisle can still get along during a heated election season.