Surviving death, daring rescues, fighting back crocodiles: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a Phoenix gas station selling discounted fuel. a teen surviving after being pronounced dead in a car crash, and a woman's rare double pregnancy to brighten your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a Phoenix gas station selling discounted fuel. a teen surviving after being pronounced dead in a car crash, and a woman's rare double pregnancy to brighten your week.
Kitten rescued from 20-foot storm drain in Chandler
The 10-week-old kitten, affectionately called Augustus Gloop, was found treading water in a drain near Alma School and Germann roads.
The 10-week-old kitten, affectionately called Augustus Gloop, was found treading water in a drain near Alma School and Germann roads.
Grieving dog owner gets surprise when trying to return unused pet food: ‘It was so touching’
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
‘Action hero’ breaks windshield, saves children from car teetering on embankment
A state worker is being praised as an “action hero” for his daring rescue of a family from a vehicle that was about to roll off an embankment.
A state worker is being praised as an “action hero” for his daring rescue of a family from a vehicle that was about to roll off an embankment.
103-year-old woman becomes oldest to parachute out of a plane
Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, of Sweden, broke the record at the age of 103 years and 259 days.
Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, of Sweden, broke the record at the age of 103 years and 259 days.
Ohio teen with spinal cancer earns title of honorary Marine: 'Amazing young man'
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
Nourish Phoenix offers healthy food boxes for families in need
NourishPHX is offering a solution for Arizona families who want to make healthy meals at home but don't always have the money to do so.
NourishPHX is offering a solution for Arizona families who want to make healthy meals at home but don't always have the money to do so.
Lifesaving gamers, vengeful elephants, cocaine potatoes: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about an Arizona teen whose life was saved by a friend 5,000 miles away, a "fire" rainbow, and a suspicious shipment of potatoes to brighten your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about an Arizona teen whose life was saved by a friend 5,000 miles away, a "fire" rainbow, and a suspicious shipment of potatoes to brighten your week.
Father's Day 2022: The best one-liners and life advice I've ever gotten from dad
For Father’s Day 2022, let us honor the bonds we share with our beloved dads and other patriarchal figures through their powerful advice, sayings, tips and one-liners.
For Father’s Day 2022, let us honor the bonds we share with our beloved dads and other patriarchal figures through their powerful advice, sayings, tips and one-liners.
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to fund pediatric infectious disease research
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Shaq reportedly foots the bill at NYC restaurant, opens up new court in New Jersey
The former Los Angeles Lakers great reportedly wanted to keep his generosity secret.
The former Los Angeles Lakers great reportedly wanted to keep his generosity secret.
John Cena surprises teen fan who fled Ukraine with his mom
“I think Misha and his mom are two great examples of how persistence can lead to joy even in the toughest of times,” the WWE wrestler said.
“I think Misha and his mom are two great examples of how persistence can lead to joy even in the toughest of times,” the WWE wrestler said.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
Arizona foster parents surprised by children they've fostered over the years
Arizona foster parents were surprised by 14 children they've fostered over the years. "I think it taught us a lot about how to accept others and come from different places."
Arizona foster parents were surprised by 14 children they've fostered over the years. "I think it taught us a lot about how to accept others and come from different places."
Video shows Illinois officer, highway worker save man from jumping off bridge
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Strange sightings, cat vs. coyote, sweet reunions: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a mysterious figure spotted outside of a Texas zoo, a cat facing off against a coyote, and a reunion between a mom and her son to brighten your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a mysterious figure spotted outside of a Texas zoo, a cat facing off against a coyote, and a reunion between a mom and her son to brighten your week.
Arizona teen saved from overdose by online gaming friend 5,000 miles away
A teenager from Queen Creek, Arizona was saved from an overdose after one of his online gamer friends from Europe called police to check in on him.
A teenager from Queen Creek, Arizona was saved from an overdose after one of his online gamer friends from Europe called police to check in on him.
7 puppies rescued in Oklahoma after dog gives birth under home
“The owner was beyond grateful,” the Tulsa Fire Department wrote Thursday.
“The owner was beyond grateful,” the Tulsa Fire Department wrote Thursday.
Driver spots tiny kitten on side of the road, ends up rescuing 13
This might be the most adorable 'ambush' ever.
This might be the most adorable 'ambush' ever.