Recording artist Filthy Rockwell's charity delivers holiday gifts to families in need
“It wasn’t Christmas in some of these houses," he said. "Some of the families needed food. So it became a necessity.”
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
How to get a Michigan shelter pet a stocking full of goodies this Christmas
You can provide a shelter animal at the Humane Society of West Michigan with a stocking full of treats this Christmas.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is back after 2 years, lighting up the night with hope
Friday night brought shining lights of holiday cheer and love at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. As children and adults shined lights at the hospital, and the young patients inside flashed their own, right back.
Flight attendant who was joined by dad on every Christmas flight has holiday off for ‘first time’
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
Inspiring 11-year-old who lost leg and diagnosed with cancer gets birthday surprise
Despite everything Kenyon Sims has been through, it hasn’t stopped Kenyon from showing love to every person he meets. Today he got some of that love back.
A Girl Like Me Inc. helps support young girls and mothers meet the challenge of parenthood
Tyra founded “A Girl Like Me Inc.” to encourage and empower other young girls and mothers ages 11 to 25, many of whom, she says, are too scared to tell anyone they’re pregnant.
15th Rock 4 Tots fundraiser collects Christmas gifts for kids in need, showcasing bands all weekend
A Detroit tradition Rock for Tots returns where you can see the best local bands for a whole weekend - and help out kids at the same time.
‘They were so shocked’: Georgia woman travels 5,000 miles to surprise parents for Thanksgiving
Lesley Hauler, who lives in the United Kingdom, flew to Atlanta to surprise her parents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The video captured the heartwarming reunion.
Family of Melissa Highsmith, toddler abducted 51 years ago, 'overjoyed' after being reunited
Melissa Highsmith was raised just minutes from where she was abducted from her mother's Fort Worth, Texas, apartment on Aug. 23, 1971, when she was just 21 months old.
Detroit family officially adopts daughter on Adoption Day
Monique Jackson, who has raised 3-year-old Kensington since she was an infant, is now officially her mom after an adoption celebration on Adoption Day.
Detroit Lions, Pure Heart serve Thanksgiving dinner to children of incarcerated parents
“That’s what this is for," said Lions tight end James Mitchell. "Just to bring a smile to somebody’s face and really just to shed a light. Really I was involved with stuff like this back where I’m from. My dad was a pastor, so we did a lot of things like this. So to be able to do it here as well as I did it back home, it’s awesome.”
14-year-old arthritis patient raises awareness at Jingle Bell Run in Pontiac
“They told me I was not going to make it to my 13th birthday and I'm 14 now almost going to be 15. I'm eventually going to start driving and live a beautiful life."
Missouri teen who rushed to help officer shot in line of duty honored for heroism
The teen was on a shopping trip when she rushed to assist an officer who was shot.
Tearjerking video: Chimpanzee reunited with newborn baby after nearly 2-day separation
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.