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.

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. 

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.

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.