Video: California pilot delivers touching announcement honoring parents who were on his flight for first time

TEAR-JERKER: A California-based pilot delivered a touching pre-flight speech honoring his parents who were on his flight as passengers for the first time. "This will be the most memorable flight of my career," the pilot said. #UnitedAirlines

92-year-old breaks world record, becomes oldest person to hike Grand Canyon rim-to-rim

It’s only been 10 days since Alfredo Aliaga became the oldest person to hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim – and the 92-year-old is already looking forward to next year.

Kansas couple, both 96, ties the knot after meeting in senior living center

Carl and Doris Kruse, both 96 years old, recently tied the knot after just a month of engagement. The couple's love story began when they met playing pool, with Carl noticing Doris's exceptional skills.

Tracy teen’s celebratory return to school following cardiac arrest

13-year-old Heather Freligh returned to school in Tracy more than three weeks after she went into cardiac arrest. She was escorted by an entourage of police and met with first responders, school leaders and friends who say it's a miracle she's alive and well.

New Brock Purdy engagement photos are out, and they're stunning

New engagement photos of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his fiance, Jenna Brandt, were released a few days ago showing the couple aglow on the shores of Half Moon Bay. 

6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher

A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.

Formerly homeless Berkeley Law student helps homeless man enroll in school, secure housing

Once unhoused himself, Berkeley Law student Anthony Carrascohas helped a homeless man get off the streets and enroll in community college. Carrasco has also used his past as fuel to bring about change to Bay Area homeless policies, especially those involving children.

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.

Sacramento father of 6 gifted new car

After several months of riding his bike to work, a Sacramento father of six received a generous gift.

Hope arises: Rainbow graces New York City sky on 22nd anniversary of September 11

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City experienced a poignant and symbolic moment as a vibrant rainbow appeared in the sky.

Good deed on the run: Good Samaritan's shoe swap propels marathoner whose sneaker broke to finish race

During the Mexico City marathon, Jesús Villanueva's spontaneous act of giving his shoe to runner Jerry Manzano, whose shoe had broken mid-race, enabled Manzano to finish the marathon and qualify for the Boston Marathon.