'Willy Wonka' actress Denise Nickerson dies at 62, family says

Denise Nickerson, who starred as the gun-snapping Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 film, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," has died at 62 after being taken off life support Tuesday, her family said.

16-foot python found nesting beneath Florida home

A 16-foot reptile was caught in  Florida on Saturday morning, and it wasn’t an alligator. 

Boyfriend learns ASL to 'sing' beautiful songs for deaf girlfriend in viral video

 A heartwarming video of a loving boyfriend 'singing' Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" to his deaf girlfriend has left social media in complete tears. 

US wins 4th World Cup title, 2nd in a row, beats Dutch 2-0

The United States won its record fourth Women's World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a penalty kick in the second half and Rose Lavelle added a goal.

Boy ties shoe of Honor Guard member taking part in Arlington 4th of July parade

A North Texas boy is being praised on social media for helping out an Honor Guard member whose shoe came untied during the Arlington Independence Day Parade.

Group behind ‘Baby Trump’ balloon issued permit for July 4th demonstration in DC

The National Park Service has issued a permit to the group of protesters behind the “Baby Trump” balloon for a July 4th demonstration on the National Mall in D.C.

LA firefighter searching for bone marrow match for son, 7, battling life-threatening blood disorder

The Los Angeles Fire Department turned to social media on Monday in hopes of finding a bone marrow match for the 7-year-old son of a firefighter battling a life-threatening blood disorder.

5-year-old Oakland boy draws 'Sonic' cartoon on sidewalk, internet raves about his mad skills

A video of a 5-year-old West Oakland boy with phenomenal free-hand drawing skills has gone way-beyond viral and the reaction he’s getting from artists, actors and community members may even change his life. 

Viral video shows woman licking Blue Bell ice cream, returning it to freezer

Officials with Blue Bell Ice Cream issued a statement Monday after video surfaced of a woman licking a tub of the company's ice cream product at a store before putting it back in the freezer.

Deer gives birth to rare triplets, including albino fawn, in Montana

Wildlife officials in Montana shared a photo of a deer that had given birth to an albino fawn in a "rare batch of triplets."

Arizona siblings sell lemonade to help 10-year-old cousin with cancer

Not even triple-digit temperatures can stop Braden and Camryn Palacios from selling lemonade outside to raise money to help their 10-year-old cousin who is battling leukemia.