‘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.
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells Nobel Peace Prize for Ukrainian children
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov is auctioning off his Nobel Peace Prize medal, and the proceeds will go to UNICEF in its efforts to help Ukrainian children displaced by the war.
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov is auctioning off his Nobel Peace Prize medal, and the proceeds will go to UNICEF in its efforts to help Ukrainian children displaced by the war.
NFL and former Texas football player Colt McCoy makes surprise visit to Dell Children's
Colt McCoy, who is currently with the Arizona Cardinals, surprised the dads of patients with gift cards in partnership with Academy Sports and Outdoors
Colt McCoy, who is currently with the Arizona Cardinals, surprised the dads of patients with gift cards in partnership with Academy Sports and Outdoors
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.
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.
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.
Woman, son she put up for adoption find out they work at the same hospital
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
Hilary Swank finds lost dog, reunites with owner in heartwarming photo
Who found Chelsea Blackwell's missing dachshund? The Million Dollar Baby herself.
Who found Chelsea Blackwell's missing dachshund? The Million Dollar Baby herself.
Macomb County Boy Scout earns national award for saving mom's life
"I wouldn’t be here today, I really wouldn’t, if it wasn’t for him," she said.
"I wouldn’t be here today, I really wouldn’t, if it wasn’t for him," she said.
Man reunites with Austin medical team one year after they saved his life
“We don't always get to see this end result, so, when we do, it's really uplifting and it reminds us of why we do what we do,” said Aileen Ebadat, St. David’s Trauma Medical Director.
“We don't always get to see this end result, so, when we do, it's really uplifting and it reminds us of why we do what we do,” said Aileen Ebadat, St. David’s Trauma Medical Director.
Pediatric patients model in 8th annual fashion show by Beautifully Loved
Austin kids ages 3-20 who are survivors or currently in treatment for long term medical conditions walked in the 8th annual Beautifully Loved fashion show.
Austin kids ages 3-20 who are survivors or currently in treatment for long term medical conditions walked in the 8th annual Beautifully Loved fashion show.
Firefighters get creative to save 5 ducklings from storm drain
“It’s been a busy day," firefighters noted on social media.
“It’s been a busy day," firefighters noted on social media.
Army veteran keeps 11-year promise, helps Iraqi translator get to safety in Texas
An Iraqi translator who helped U.S. forces during the war in Iraq is finally safe in the United States after a decade-long battle by a U.S. Army veteran to keep his promise.
An Iraqi translator who helped U.S. forces during the war in Iraq is finally safe in the United States after a decade-long battle by a U.S. Army veteran to keep his promise.
Cat 'graduates' from UT Austin after attending every Zoom lecture with owner
A UT Austin graduate got her cat its very own cap and gown to graduate alongside her after the two attended every Zoom lecture together.
A UT Austin graduate got her cat its very own cap and gown to graduate alongside her after the two attended every Zoom lecture together.
Georgia WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday
Charlie O. Duncan was born on May 27, 1919 and served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Charlie O. Duncan was born on May 27, 1919 and served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
Woman shares story of overcoming addiction, homelessness with help from Salvation Army
A woman says she overcame addiction and homeless thanks to the support she received from the Austin Salvation Army.
A woman says she overcame addiction and homeless thanks to the support she received from the Austin Salvation Army.
Austin man reunited with wife from Ukraine amid ongoing war
An Austin man's Ukrainian wife is safe in the United States thanks to Rep. Lloyd Doggett helping speed up the green card process.
An Austin man's Ukrainian wife is safe in the United States thanks to Rep. Lloyd Doggett helping speed up the green card process.