Donations top $300K for Nicholas Bostic — man who saved 5 kids from house fire
The 25-year-old was just driving by when he spotted the fire. He suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized after he saved five children from the flames.
The 25-year-old was just driving by when he spotted the fire. He suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized after he saved five children from the flames.
Message in a bottle located in Houston-area after 27 years
A 27-year-old message in a bottle was unearthed Saturday by a group of people picking up trash at Highland Bayou Park.
A 27-year-old message in a bottle was unearthed Saturday by a group of people picking up trash at Highland Bayou Park.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Man driving by burning home leaps into action, saves 5 sleeping children
Video from the scene shows the man on the ground seriously injured, repeatedly asking if the last child he rescued was OK.
Video from the scene shows the man on the ground seriously injured, repeatedly asking if the last child he rescued was OK.
‘Guardian angel’ finds 5-year-old girl with autism wading in waist-deep marsh water
Police in Plymouth, Massachusetts, said Jake Manna, who’s not from Plymouth, was installing solar panels when he heard there was a search for a missing child with autism.
Police in Plymouth, Massachusetts, said Jake Manna, who’s not from Plymouth, was installing solar panels when he heard there was a search for a missing child with autism.
'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
Heart-stopping video: Rescuers catch falling kitten that scaled Virginia building
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
Mississippi teen hailed a hero after saving 3 teen girls, police officer from drowning
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
Keanu Reeves kindly answers kid's questions at baggage claim after flight, viral tweet shows
Keanu Reeves always seems willing to prove he is one of the kindest, most genuine actors in Hollywood.
Keanu Reeves always seems willing to prove he is one of the kindest, most genuine actors in Hollywood.
Gates Foundation, women's tennis partnering on health issues
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Seventy-six years ago today, Jimmy Carter married Rosalynn Carter in a small chapel in Plains, Georgia. Little did that couple know that their marriage would be the longest in presidential history.
Seventy-six years ago today, Jimmy Carter married Rosalynn Carter in a small chapel in Plains, Georgia. Little did that couple know that their marriage would be the longest in presidential history.
Kevin Fowler visits fan who survived Uvalde school shooting at Texas hospital
“They told us that she’s a big KF fan and her family had planned to come see us play this weekend before the shooting occurred. She was very sad that they couldn’t attend the show.”
“They told us that she’s a big KF fan and her family had planned to come see us play this weekend before the shooting occurred. She was very sad that they couldn’t attend the show.”
H-E-B to send 500 care packages to active-duty service members
H-E-B is inviting customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive the care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received.
H-E-B is inviting customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive the care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received.
Viral Burger King employee who never missed a day of work in 27 years receives over $270K in donations
Kevin Ford received a “goodie bag” for working 27 years at Burger King, never missing a day of work. But his daughter didn’t think that was enough.
Kevin Ford received a “goodie bag” for working 27 years at Burger King, never missing a day of work. But his daughter didn’t think that was enough.
Lake Travis scuba diver recovers woman’s wedding ring, inherited family rings
For those going out on the lake this summer, Weiss recommends leaving anything valuable behind. For items that are brought on a boat, he said to put them in a dry bag and attach a floatation device.
For those going out on the lake this summer, Weiss recommends leaving anything valuable behind. For items that are brought on a boat, he said to put them in a dry bag and attach a floatation device.
Texas McDonald's restaurants raise over $250K for Uvalde community
Last week, participating locations donated 10 percent of their lunchtime sales to two organizations helping the Uvalde community.
Last week, participating locations donated 10 percent of their lunchtime sales to two organizations helping the Uvalde community.
Dog adopted by Tennessee trooper who rescued her from extreme heat on side of highway
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
H-E-B, Butt family donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde
The Butt family and H-E-B says the project to build a new elementary school campus will "help the children, families, staff and Uvalde CISD community move forward together.”
The Butt family and H-E-B says the project to build a new elementary school campus will "help the children, families, staff and Uvalde CISD community move forward together.”
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee
A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.
A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.