Therapy pigs bring joy to patients at TGH

We've all heard of therapy dogs, but patients at Tampa General Hospital got a visit from a different kind of therapy animal.

Girl asks Santa for blanket, food in heartbreaking Christmas letter

A 7-year-old girl’s heartbreaking letter to Santa has encouraged concerned residents in Edinburg, Texas ─ and even overseas ─ to reach out with an act of kindness.

220 people on Royal Caribbean cruise ship sick with stomach virus

Royal Caribbean said Saturday that 220 people on board one of its Caribbean cruise ships fell ill with a stomach virus during its voyage.

Police department hopes pit bull K-9 will change perceptions of breed

Police in central Kansas have a new drug detective: a pit bull who was rescued by a Texas organization and trained for law enforcement work.

Burger King employee helps diabetic customer

A woman's Facebook post about a kindhearted cashier at a fast-food restaurant in Texas has quickly gone viral. 

Woman snaps amazing photos of deer wandering into Colorado store

Three weeks ago, a mother deer wandered into a Colorado store, and left Lori Jones with the most amazing up-close wildlife shots.

Sandy Hook PSA 'Tomorrow's News' focuses on preventing violence today

A new, powerful PSA released by Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit in Newtown, Connecticut led by family members whose loved ones were killed five years ago, sends the message of recognizing the signs before tragedy can happen. 

'Mannequin Skywalker' rides Blue Origin's new crew capsule

Blue Origin's 'Mannequin Skywalker' has rocketed almost all the way to space, just in time for the new Star Wars movie.

Annual Geminid meteor shower to appear in a sky near you

One of the most eye-catching meteor showers will peak Wednesday night.  The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived, with the potential of one or two visual meteors per minute.

SECRET SANTA: Customer leaves $2,000 tip at Scottsdale restaurant

Staff members at one Scottsdale restaurant have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, after someone left a really, really big tip.

Silver sprinkles are not edible, FDA says

There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.

Wisconsin moves ahead with plan to drug test food stamp users

Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps, a move blocked by the federal government or found to be unconstitutional when other states have tried.

Disney offers more details on 'Skyliner' system for theme parks

Disney is offering a little more information on the planned “Skyliner” gondola system that will transport tourists between parks and resorts, but still aren’t offering an opening date.

Rainbows, 'orbs' appear in widow's maternity photos

Photos of a pregnant woman whose husband died in an auto accident last August are getting a lot of attention online.