Animal shelter finding success with better profile pics for dogs

Heather Haltmeyer volunteers her time at Maricopa Animal Care and Control, and has been doing so every Monday for the past three years. Heather takes photos of dogs with themes, props and costumes that really bring out their personalities. 

Senior tends slave's grave for over 60 years

Can we be remembered by someone that has never met us? 90-year-old Eleanor Morris Lingo believes so. 

Snapchat makes school $24 million richer

One California high school is millions of dollars richer because of a small investment it made in 2012. 

Mom captures 3-year-old boy comforting terminally ill infant brother

A mother of two who was expecting to find her sons creating a mess on a recent vacation instead found her pre-school-aged son comforting his terminally ill infant brother, and captured the moment on camera. Sheryl Blanksby, who blogs and Instagrams under the name Ms. Chikee, said she overheard her 3-year-old son William telling his brother Thomas that “everything is OK.”

Nursing student saves driver, family repays with kindness

Katelyn Losquardo happened to be driving behind Matt Gault when his car crashed along a Maryland highway. Her training as a nursing assistant kicked in, and her quick thinking prevented him from becoming a paraplegic. 

86-year-old has donated $400,000 to children's home

For the past 30 years, Johnny Jennings has been turning someone else’s trash into an orphan’s treasure. 

Dead shark found in shopping cart in store parking lot

Authorities are mystified as to why a 5-foot-long dead shark was left in the parking lot of a northeast Florida Wal-Mart just days before another dead shark was found nearby.

Young cancer survivors recreate viral photo 3 years later

An Oklahoma photographer is spreading awareness about childhood cancer by sharing beautiful images of three young fighters. 

Kitten cuddlers needed at Miami-Dade animal shelter

Newborn kittens need round-the-clock care, so when an animal shelter takes on a litter, their resources are strained. That's why Miami-Dade Animal Services started its Kitten Cuddler program.

Playgrounds to be added inside movie theater

Dallas-based theater chain, Cinépolis, is introducing a brand new concept to its United States cinemas: playgrounds inside the theater. 

North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of beloved giraffe

As the world patiently awaits the arrival of April the Giraffe's calf, zoo keepers in North Carolina are mourning the loss of one of their giraffes.

'All-Pink' Starburst coming soon

Rejoice strawberry Starburst fans, your prayers are about to be answered.

Chance the Rapper donates $1M to Chicago Public Schools

Chicago-native Chance the Rapper announced a $1 million donation to Chicago Public Schools Monday days after meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner to talk about school funding.

An 'Emoji Ball Python' hatched in Toccoa

A ball python with an amazing pattern on it's scales was hatched in Toccoa, Georgia.

Amazing 'Flying Phoenix' tattoo appears to take flight

A Facebook video of a “flying phoenix” tattoo that appears to actually take flight as the owner shrugs her shoulders has gone viral.

Goose mourning loss of mate refuses to leave Woodstock shopping center

A Woodstock woman is pleading for help to save a “mourning Canadian goose” who refuses to leave the shopping center where their mate was killed.

Free pancakes on National Pancake Day

Tuesday is National Pancake Day! In celebration of the breakfast food favorite, IHOP is giving away complimentary stacks of buttermilk pancakes at locations nationwide.