Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.

Abandoned puppy becomes a crime-fighting police K-9

"When he hears the radio go off he squeals with excitement and I don’t even have to ask him to get in the van. He’s a joy to work with."

New Year's baby: Gilbert couple welcomes baby girl 14 seconds after midnight

According to a news release from Banner Health, Avery Laine Wesolowski was born just 14 seconds after midnight at Banner Gateway Medical Center.

Arizona woman says COVID-19 battle helped save her life

For many, COVID-19 is nothing to be thankful for, but for one Arizona woman, she is thanking this horrible virus for helping to save her life.

Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog

The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.

Soccer player adopts stray dog who took to field during match in Bolivia

Tigre player Raúl Castro told a local news outlet that he adopted a stray dog who ran onto the field of a Christmas Eve soccer match after he found out that the dog was later struck by a car.

Clearwater server shares generous $2,000 tip with co-workers, family

Amy Pham doesn't know why the stranger decided to give her a 6,000% tip on their meal of avocado toast with sausage and a slice of quiche, but she was grateful, nonetheless.

Army son surprises St. Pete police sergeant with holiday homecoming

Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.

‘This shows who they are’: Deputies buy van for woman who walked miles to work

Christine Wheeler’s daily routine got a lot easier after she was gifted a free van for the holidays by sheriff’s deputies who saw her walking miles to work to support her family.

After 8 years, Ohio woman reunited with dog stolen during home invasion

“I can’t believe this is real.” Julia Nameth was finally reunited with her dog, Junior, who was taken from her during a home invasion in 2012. Junior even remembered the same hand signals Nameth taught him more than eight years ago.

Injured dog rescued on Loop 202 by driver is 'home resting and being spoiled'

ADOT cameras showed the woman getting out of her car on the L-202 near McKellips Road to calm down the injured dog. The dog is doing well, the owner said days later.

Peoria firefighters help deliver baby on Christmas Day

Peoria crews helped bring a baby into the world after the mother ended up giving birth in their fire engine.