German shepherd stuck in 'perpetual puppyhood' due to rare genetic condition
A purebred German shepherd will forever be the size of a pup due to a rare genetic condition.
Philadelphia Zoo's 'fantastical' winter wonderland kicks off holiday season
The Philadelphia Zoo's special and new winter experience is officially open and bringing dazzling and brilliant lights to celebrate the holiday season.
10-year-old boy dies after shooting at NJ high school football game
A 10-year-old boy named Micah Tennant, who was injured during a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game, has died, officials confirmed Wednesday. The boy was shot in the neck as he sat in the stands during a playoff game between Pleasantville and Camden.
Family reunited with daughter abducted 10 years ago
A family was reunited with their teen daughter ten years after she was abducted by her father.
Heartbroken mother writes children's book to deal with grief after infant daughter's death
A heartbroken mother channeled her pain into a children's book aimed at helping families on their grief journey.
Tom Hanks, star of ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,’ finds out he’s related to Mr. Rogers
Tom Hanks, who plays Mr. Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” is related to the titular character, a fact he reportedly did not know while portraying the beloved children’s television personality.
Man overcomes decade-long heroin addiction, reaches millions with viral blog posts
The man behind one of social media’s most widely circulated addiction and recovery blogs has a backstory that resonates with many of his followers.
USPS' 'Operation Santa' allows you to help buy holiday gifts for children in need
The U.S. Postal Service is getting into the holiday spirit with "Operation Santa."
Sleepy police horse hates getting up on cold mornings: 'I know you can hear me'
It appears that horses hate getting out of bed on cold mornings just as much as humans do.
Alleged gunman, victim among 6 charged in NJ football game shooting; 10-year-old critical
Six men were charged after a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that authorities said was the result of “petty vengeance.”
Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions
One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.
Maryland boy, 8, helps homeless veterans with 'hero bags'
An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.
Life-size sculpture dedicated to President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully
America's Vet Dogs, along with sculptor Susan Bahary, will dedicate the statue to Bush 41's famous service dog on December 2.
‘Magical unicorn puppy’: 10-week-old golden retriever ‘puppercorn’ born with tail on forehead
A 10-week-old golden retriever was born with a tail on his forehead, garnering adoration on social media and a fitting nickname: “puppercorn.”
‘Same eyes, same hair’: Adorable kindergartners dressed alike for twin day insist they ‘look exactly the same’
A pair of kindergartners in Alabama dressed the same for their school’s twin day, with one insisting to his mother that they “look exactly the same.”
Sisters, 9 and 6, raise over $4,500 for 195 Thanksgiving meals with turkeys for those in need
Two North Carolina sisters raised over $4,500 to donate 195 Thanksgiving meal boxes with turkeys for those in need in their community this year.
Virginia man loses 176 pounds to join police department
A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
American Girl holiday catalog features ‘electric’ 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome in dazzling red gown
An American Girl holiday catalog released last month featured a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome from Illinois, displaying pictures that her mother said starts an important conversation about presenting people and children of all abilities.