Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents

A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.

Tony Hawk sends boy his skateboard after plea from FedEx driver

A little boy asked a FedEx driver to send his old, battered skateboard to Tony Hawk, so the skateboarding legend sent him his current board in return.

4-year-old San Francisco birthday boy feted with fire trucks

A 4-year-old boy in San Francisco, who is obsessed with trucks and cars, was greeted with a special birthday parade. 

New Jersey couple launches coronavirus fundraiser after wedding postponement

"With this ring, you'll be fed" – that's the tagline Sebastian Cina, Jr. and Jaclyn Hockenjos used to launch a food drive and fundraiser, which took place on what was supposed to be their wedding day.

326-pound Asian elephant calf 'Nelson' born at the Houston Zoo

Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery

Georgia teacher running more than 50 miles to visit all of his students

In these days of Zoom calls and virtual learning, teachers are starting to miss their kids. One teacher in Kennesaw decided he was going to visit all of his students.  But this is no drive-by.  He's lacing up his sneakers and running to all of their homes.