22 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2022
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2022 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2022 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears.
Brooklyn Center liquor store employee offers homeless patron shoes off their feet
One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.
One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.
Dog abandoned at Orlando hotel reunited with family 7 years after going missing in Texas
This was a happy ending seven years in the making.
This was a happy ending seven years in the making.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Oklahoma teen gifts bikes to kids at Christmas parade 13 years after one was gifted to him
When 16-year-old Zane Rhoades was 3 a local firefighter gifted him a bicycle. Now he's paying it forward.
When 16-year-old Zane Rhoades was 3 a local firefighter gifted him a bicycle. Now he's paying it forward.
Rhode Island police department debuts new puppy recruit spreading Christmas cheer
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
What's this 107-year-old Florida woman's secret to a long life? 'Stay happy!'
As of December 8, Grace LePane is 107 years old. FOX 35 stopped by the Florida woman's house on her birthday. We asked about her hobbies and how she spends her days.
As of December 8, Grace LePane is 107 years old. FOX 35 stopped by the Florida woman's house on her birthday. We asked about her hobbies and how she spends her days.
Watch: Lion cubs rescued from Ukraine play in Minnesota snow
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter.
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter.
South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Dog passes through TSA X-ray, ATM art installation: This week's heartwarming, unusual headlines
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a dog sent through an X-ray machine, an ATM art installation and a world record skydiving stunt to spice up your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a dog sent through an X-ray machine, an ATM art installation and a world record skydiving stunt to spice up your week.
13 strangers rent van together, go viral after canceled flight leaves them stranded
It was a road trip they'll never forget.
It was a road trip they'll never forget.
Photos: Stuffed toy left in rental car returned to little girl after epic ‘adventure’
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
Flight attendant who was joined by dad on every Christmas flight has holiday off for ‘first time’
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
Philadelphia organization surprises young single mothers with new apartments, jobs
The NOMO Foundation, which strives to break the cycle of poverty by nurturing Philadelphia's youth, surprised four young single mothers with new, fully-furnished apartments in the organization's new Tom Reid Village Residential Housing Building in West Philadelphia.
The NOMO Foundation, which strives to break the cycle of poverty by nurturing Philadelphia's youth, surprised four young single mothers with new, fully-furnished apartments in the organization's new Tom Reid Village Residential Housing Building in West Philadelphia.
California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
Arizona seniors in golf carts abound bring holiday cheer all around
It's an annual tradition for the folks in the PebbleCreek retirement community, and this year they've added even more pizzazz.
It's an annual tradition for the folks in the PebbleCreek retirement community, and this year they've added even more pizzazz.
Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
North Carolina teen wins $1M lottery while heading to 2nd job: 'Everyone was happy'
Dalton Radford said he learned that he was a winner when he checked his tickets in the convenience store parking lot.
Dalton Radford said he learned that he was a winner when he checked his tickets in the convenience store parking lot.