Heartbreaking photo is a reminder of 9/11-related cancer victims

It was a powerful and heartbreaking moment as a son said good-bye to his dad, one of the latest victims of the 9/11 attacks.  A funeral was held Monday for State Trooper Brian S. Falb.

Hurricane Katrina survivor attends JROTC ball with Air Force rescuer

An Air Force enlistee who worked as a pararescue jumper in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is now reuniting with the little girl he hugged in a unforgettable photograph to a Junior ROTC ball. They share a special bond.  The photo captured a smiling 3-year-old LaShay Brown hugging  Master Sgt. Mike Maroney after his team plucked the girl and her...

Florida mom arrested after toddler fires gun

A mom is charged with child neglect after Volusia County sheriff's deputies say she let her toddler get ahold of her loaded gun.

Sheriff: 19-year-old spring break-goer had 210 beers, pot in truck

A 19-year-old spring-breaker went to jail. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office explained why better than we ever could. 

College hockey team helps janitor see family for first time in over 30 years

The Augsburg College men’s hockey team showed that it isn’t just players and coaches that make up a team, it’s everyone involved. Recently the team rallied behind their janitor so that he could see his family again.  

Teen wins lottery, gives it to parents

Parents, when the last time your kids did something really nice?

Raiders QB Derek Carr helps stranded driver with ride and prayer

Ron Reeser was stranded when his car ran out of gas. He was walking to the gas station when a driver pulled up and asked if he was ok. Although Reeser was initially hesitant to accept help from a total stranger, he accepted. Little did he know the good samaritan was an NFL quarterback.

Video captures man riding horse through Houston Walmart

A local cowboy, named Woody Fields decided to trot right past security inside a Houston Walmart. He actually recorded the wild ride, and it's now gone viral. 

Massive chicken freaks out the internet

A video on Twitter is going viral with many people freaking out over the size of the chicken in the short clip.

Bees clinging to wing of plane delays flight from Miami

A flight out of Miami International Airport was delayed for several hours because of bees clinging to the wing of the plane.

High school does not let students choose prom dates; instead, dates are assigned randomly

A high school in Illinois has an unusual rule: you don't get to pick your prom date. Instead, Aquin High School in Freeport has the boys draw names. Then each boy has to think of a creative skit to use to ask their date to the dance.  

Michigan teen who won lottery will give away most of $500,000 win

A Lansing-area teenager who won a $500,000 jackpot on a scratch-off ticket says he's going to give away most of the money that he won - to his parents.

Officer's graphic play intended to scare kids away from gangs

Chicago police officer Denise Gathings-Harris has seen gang violence up close and how children as young as 12 are recruited into their ranks. That is why she wrote the play, “My Soul Cries Out Stop” -- hoping the pen is mightier than the sword. 

PGA golfer fearlessly pushes 8-foot gator off course

Cody Gribble gave new meaning to a risky play on the par-5 sixth hole over water at Bay Hill on Thursday.

Airline offers free upgrades -- if you're nice

Looking for a free upgrade on your next flight? For the UK airline Monarch, it’s now official: being nice pays off. 

Stunning bioluminescence lights up Tasmanian beaches

A stunning natural phenomenon occurred along the shores of Tasmania this week. The waters lit up with a glowing blue color, an event called bioluminescence.

Snake slithers from A/C vent of Venice woman's car

Experienced gardeners will say most snakes should not be feared because they eat mice and are not venomous. Experienced drivers, however, will tell you a snake in your car is not a great sign.

Customer builds fast food worker a new house

Think customer service in the fast food industry doesn’t go a long way? Then you haven’t talked to Shakeel Williams. His great customer service led to a brand new house.