Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner
An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.
Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.
Results revealed in girl's request for DNA evidence of Santa
The Rhode Island Department of Health said it would need more DNA samples “from other known Santa encounters” to find a match, but the department noted the lab did find the presence of DNA closely matching reindeer when testing partially-eaten carrots.
Delta flight attendant sits, comforts jittery passenger in touching photo
A Delta passenger said flight attendant Floyd Shannon-Dean sat on the ground in the aisle to comfort a crying woman who wasn’t used to flying.
Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills for those in need for years
An Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills of those who were unable to pay or didn’t have insurance for years. It was only after his death that his secret came out.
Boy who lost father fulfills wish to lead police patrol on toy bike
The video showed Harry Farrell taking four officers on special patrol through his street.
Georgia football player made young fan smile hours before dying in car crash
A viral tweet showed Georgia Bulldogs football player Devin Willock taking time to make a young fan smile by letting him wear his championship ring. The photos were posted on Twitter hours before police identified Willock as one of the victims of a deadly Athens car crash.
Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Varsity basketball team hold heartwarming tribute to fallen fellow student
It was a bittersweet night at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael Thursday. The boy's varsity basketball team remembered a teammate, who died in a recent car crash on Highway 101 in Novato.
Donations pour into Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin’s toy drive fundraiser
Prayers have been flooding social media after many witnessed Damar Hamlin collapse, but many are also choosing to support the Buffalo Bills safety in a more tangible way.
Hero who saved 24 lives in blizzard by breaking into school leaves apology note: 'I had to do it'
Jay Withey's quick thinking may have saved the lives of 24 other people who were stranded by the deadly winter storm in Western New York
Bay Area woman, 4 strangers share rental car to Reno after cancelled flight
Jeanette Bueno is back to relaxing at her home in Pleasanton after a holiday travel adventure she’ll never forget. After their flight to Reno was cancelled from Oakland, they rented a car and made the trip together.
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Minnesota grandpa builds 200-foot sledding course for grandkids
A grandfather in Minnesota built his grandchildren their own personal sledding course.
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Oakland dealership gifts minivan to mother of five
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
Amazon extends its $5 'thank my driver' program after 'extraordinary' participation
The “thank my driver” program allows customers to use Alexa-enabled devices and Amazon’s mobile app to tip their most recent delivery driver.
Video: Good Samaritans, Watsonville police hoist stolen car off 65-year-old cyclist
Watsonville police officers and good Samaritans were able to hoist a stolen car off a 65-year-old cyclist, who was trapped underneath its weight.