104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world
In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.
A comeback story sponsored by the goodwill of an East Bay community
An East Bay hairstylist who lost her job because of COVID is now opening up her own salon, due in large part to the generosity of community members.
Elementary students, staff cheer for cafeteria manager who passed US citizenship test
Students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, lined the halls to cheer for cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez on April 6 after she passed her test to become a United States citizen.
Old Navy responds to first-grader's request for girls' jeans with 'real pockets'
Kamryn Gardner, a student at Evening Star Elementary in Bentonville, Arkansas, penned a letter to Old Navy asking the retailer to make girls' jeans with "real pockets."
‘We can change the world’: Cancer-free Girl Scout sells record 32k boxes, using funds to help sick children
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
‘This is the way it should be’: Tennessee police officer helps teens with their ties for senior photos
Officer Adam Price pulled over and helped the two teens, first tying the ties around his own neck and then putting them on 18-year-old Elijah Darling and his friend, Jalen Lewis.
Northern Virginia couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary
A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.
‘They were ours’: Couple adopts 7 siblings after their parents die in car crash
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
Fallen firefighter’s 6-year-old son gets fire truck parade for birthday 1 day after father’s death
When firefighter Jared Lloyd was killed in the line of duty on March 23, his comrades organized a fire truck birthday parade for his 6-year-old son, Logan, the day after his father’s tragic death.
Stray dog gifted stuffed unicorn after ‘consistently’ stealing it from dollar store
One stray dog’s determination to swipe a stuffed unicorn from a North Carolina dollar store turned into the “ultimutt“ surprise for the four-legged friend.
Good Samaritans pull officer from crashed, burning patrol car after chase
Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.
Arizona firefighter reveals hidden piano talent after responding to call at assisted-living facility
Watch out Beethoven — a new pianist is in town!
Ken Jeong donates $50,000 to Atlanta shooting victims' families
Masked Singer panelist Ken Jeong recently donated $50,000 to the families of the victims of the recent spa shootings in Atlanta.
After enduring 1 year of COVID-19 pandemic, resilient nursing home residents release colorful balloons
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers
A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.
Anonymous donor pays medical school tuition for an entire class
A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.
'You'd better sit down': Oakland County woman wins $4M in scratch-off
An Oakland County woman won $4 million in a scratch-off ticket last week. “I took my time scratching the numbers and all I could say after seeing the ‘4MIL’ symbol was: ‘Are you kidding me?'"
‘Won’t you be my students?’: Teacher starts class by singing rendition of Mr. Rogers’ theme song
A Maryland teacher sings Mr. Roger’s theme song with a twist to welcome his students to class every morning.
Colorblind man sees vibrant hues of red, green and blue for 1st time with corrective glasses
Video shared March 16 by Star Ely shows her husband putting on the special glasses and walking through the town of Andover, Massachusetts.