24 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2024
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2024 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2024 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears.
See it: 20-year-old blind cat saved from icy lake in rescue 'nothing short of a miracle'
Before officers arrived, two Good Samaritans stepped in to save the day.
Before officers arrived, two Good Samaritans stepped in to save the day.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
Firefighters rush for toy run at Federal Way Walmart
South King Fire trucks lined the outside of Walmart in Federal Way on Sunday morning, but not for the reason you might think. Rather than running toward a fire, these firefighters could be seen inside the store, running toward the toys. Pacific Northwest Restoration teamed up with South King Fire and Federal Way Cares for Kids for the Pacific Northwest Restoration’s Holiday Hero’s Toy Run.
South King Fire trucks lined the outside of Walmart in Federal Way on Sunday morning, but not for the reason you might think. Rather than running toward a fire, these firefighters could be seen inside the store, running toward the toys. Pacific Northwest Restoration teamed up with South King Fire and Federal Way Cares for Kids for the Pacific Northwest Restoration’s Holiday Hero’s Toy Run.
Watch: Colorado deputy helps Captain America after motorcycle breakdown
Captain America may not break down (superheroes rarely do), but sometimes his motorcycle does.
Captain America may not break down (superheroes rarely do), but sometimes his motorcycle does.
Titans rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. shares powerful message after helping out single mom: 'God bless you'
Kristie Johnson is a waitress in Nashville and a single mother of six
Kristie Johnson is a waitress in Nashville and a single mother of six
Arizona grandma and stranger she mistakenly texted in 2016 will celebrate 9th Thanksgiving together
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
Jason and Kylie Kelce announce they are pregnant with fourth daughter
Thank heaven for little girls! The Kelce household is growing, preparing to add a fourth baby girl to their lineup.
Thank heaven for little girls! The Kelce household is growing, preparing to add a fourth baby girl to their lineup.
Dad lists things his wife has said to him that he could 'never say to her'
A woman in Nashville was cracking up as she recorded her dad listing things her mom has said to him that he could “never say to her."
A woman in Nashville was cracking up as she recorded her dad listing things her mom has said to him that he could “never say to her."
North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
Beloved custodian gets school building named after her: 'She's one in a million'
Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.
Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.
New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts
“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.
“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.
Boy, 5, visits Harley-Davidson Museum, his 'happiest place on Earth'
A 5-year-old boy from Washington State made a special visit to Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 17.
A 5-year-old boy from Washington State made a special visit to Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
Dad treks miles through Hurricane Helene aftermath to walk daughter down aisle
David Jones walked for 5 1/2 hours through flood damage in South Carolina to make his daughter's wedding in Tennessee.
David Jones walked for 5 1/2 hours through flood damage in South Carolina to make his daughter's wedding in Tennessee.
6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Dramatic rescue video shows Macomb deputies save driver having medical emergency
"We’ve got to stop him before 16 Mile," she said. "He’s already gone through a couple red lights passing through Herrington."
"We’ve got to stop him before 16 Mile," she said. "He’s already gone through a couple red lights passing through Herrington."
Students at Virginia high school surprise custodian with dream car
A group of students at James Madison High School in Vienna surprised one of the custodians at their school with a very special birthday gift.
A group of students at James Madison High School in Vienna surprised one of the custodians at their school with a very special birthday gift.