Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.

WATCH: Austin ISD police officer helps student with promposal

An Austin ISD police officer was asked to investigate a "suspicious backpack" in a classroom on Friday. One of the students captured the surprising incident in a cell phone video.

John Mayer gifts North Bay musical teen with a guitar

A North Bay teenager with autism and music dreams receives a guitar from guitarist John Mayer after performance videos of his goes viral.

Teen goes to sheriff’s office for help with necktie before prom

A deputy in Colorado got an extra special assignment on a whim last week when an unexpected visitor walked into the station.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.

McDade ISD helps student in need of kidney donor

McDade ISD is coming together for one of their students who is currently dealing with kidney failure.

Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy

An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.

Watch this great-grandfather read the 'Baby Shark' book without knowing the song

“He’s never heard of ‘Baby Shark.’ He read it and didn’t know there is an actual tune to it," a family member explained. “Of course he was way off."

Make-A-Wish seeks 1M new 'wish-makers' to help ill children

The nonprofit organization's new initiative continues its mission to grant wishes for children with serious illnesses. Here’s how the program works.