Teen who lost both legs in crash goes to homecoming, as her inspirational story goes viral
Fierce, strong, and inspiring. Those have been words repeatedly used to describe 17-year-old Sarah Frei, a Utah teenager, who tragically lost both of her legs when an alleged drunk driver hit her in a head-on collision over the summer. And it’s been her fighting spirit that has lifted up people across the country and around the world, as they have followed her story on social media.
Fierce, strong, and inspiring. Those have been words repeatedly used to describe 17-year-old Sarah Frei, a Utah teenager, who tragically lost both of her legs when an alleged drunk driver hit her in a head-on collision over the summer. And it’s been her fighting spirit that has lifted up people across the country and around the world, as they have followed her story on social media.
California man builds dozens of desks to support virtual learning for students in need
Mitchell Couch has been a carpenter for over 20 years, and joked that his two kids took over the kitchen table when they began distance learning this year.
Mitchell Couch has been a carpenter for over 20 years, and joked that his two kids took over the kitchen table when they began distance learning this year.
Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Neighbors harvest farmer's crops for him after he suffered heart attack in his field
A North Dakota farmer's neighbors stepped up to harvest his crops for him after he suffered a heart attack in his field.
A North Dakota farmer's neighbors stepped up to harvest his crops for him after he suffered a heart attack in his field.
Officer finds American Flag on the ground due to high winds, rests it near homeowner's doorstep
On Sept. 9, a Peoria Police officer found a windblown, fallen American Flag at a home. She picked it up and rested it near the homeowner's doorstep. It was all caught on the home's video doorbell.
On Sept. 9, a Peoria Police officer found a windblown, fallen American Flag at a home. She picked it up and rested it near the homeowner's doorstep. It was all caught on the home's video doorbell.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
50 Cent surprises Burger King employees with $30K in tips
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Oakland’s Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal lend their star power to struggling Children's Fairyland
It’s a place woven into the childhood memories of many who have grown up in Oakland and its surrounding areas: Children’s Fairyland, nestled along the shores of Lake Merritt, has been a beloved Bay Area fixture for 70 years but faced dire financial woes as it moved into its seventh month of closure due to the pandemic.
It’s a place woven into the childhood memories of many who have grown up in Oakland and its surrounding areas: Children’s Fairyland, nestled along the shores of Lake Merritt, has been a beloved Bay Area fixture for 70 years but faced dire financial woes as it moved into its seventh month of closure due to the pandemic.
18-year-old honored after pulling mother and 3 children from burning vehicle in Connecticut
Justin Gavin ran to the vehicle and pulled a 1-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old from the backseat, as well as their mother.
Justin Gavin ran to the vehicle and pulled a 1-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old from the backseat, as well as their mother.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Killer whale that carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles is mother again
A killer whale that made headlines around the world after carrying her dead calf with her for more than 2 weeks is a mother again.
A killer whale that made headlines around the world after carrying her dead calf with her for more than 2 weeks is a mother again.
‘What a class act’: Tom Hanks sends personal letter to Canadian typewriter repairman
A typewriter expert in Saskatchewan received a typed response to a letter he sent to Hollywood’s biggest typewriter enthusiast – actor Tom Hanks.
A typewriter expert in Saskatchewan received a typed response to a letter he sent to Hollywood’s biggest typewriter enthusiast – actor Tom Hanks.
‘She saved my life’: Police officer receives life-saving transplant from woman he put in jail 8 years ago
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Lifeboat crew saves dog who swam out to sea to ‘chase seagulls’
An adventurous dog was picked up by a lifeboat crew in Wales after it chased seagulls all the way into the sea.
An adventurous dog was picked up by a lifeboat crew in Wales after it chased seagulls all the way into the sea.
Nebraska couple celebrates 60 years of marriage with photo shoot in wedding outfits
Marvin and Lucille Stone got married in Sterling in 1960, and have lived happily ever after ever since.
Marvin and Lucille Stone got married in Sterling in 1960, and have lived happily ever after ever since.
Community members gather near Pleasanton intersection to cheer on firefighters battling SCU Lighting Complex
The group gathers at the intersection of Valley & Bernal Avenues in Pleasanton next to the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
The group gathers at the intersection of Valley & Bernal Avenues in Pleasanton next to the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Instagram account aims to spread positive news
With so many headlines of crime, devastation, and frankly bad news, we are need of something good. A Spanish-language journalist started the "Good News Movement" and it has been a source of inspiration and joy for millions of people around the world.
With so many headlines of crime, devastation, and frankly bad news, we are need of something good. A Spanish-language journalist started the "Good News Movement" and it has been a source of inspiration and joy for millions of people around the world.
Girls make treats, cards for firefighters battling California wildfires
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.