Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
Video: Elderly man gives police officer clog dancing lesson during traffic stop
The man was pulled over for failure to maintain his lane while driving. What seemed like a routine stop turned into a two-step dance lesson.
Teen runner gifts over 600 pairs of shoes to Sandy Springs elementary students
More than 600 students in Sandy Springs have a new pair of shoes thanks to a generous high school runner with a heart of gold.
Chicago 11-year-old creates hoodie to help autism patients self-soothe
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
Atlanta urgent care nurse helps unconscious woman on Delta flight
When a passenger became unconscious 10 minutes into a Delta flight, the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta nurse jumped in action. She had just one thought: “Not today, not under my watch. We are going to keep you alive.”
Beloved Forsyth County custodian named national 'Custodian of the Year'
All the kids at Kelly Mill Elementary love "Mr. Rich" for going above and beyond to make their school feel special. Now the Georgia custodian has been named the national Custodian of the Year.
100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’
WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.
Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in California lottery
A formerly homeless woman just won $5 million playing the California Lottery in Pittsburg.
Marathon runner with alopecia bullied online finds support from Twitter community
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
DeKalb County school club spreads love with free hugs
The Love Club started with a handful of students spreading positivity and has quickly grown to share the love every week at three metro Atlanta elementary schools.
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Survivor of Midtown triple shooting reunited with paramedics who saved his life
The team of Atlanta paramedics training helped stop the Michael Horne from being the third victim in a deadly Midtown shooting spree. This week, Horne got the chance to reunite with the men who saved his life.
Autism Awareness Month: Meet the Malone family and their journey with quadruplet sons
Having one child with autism can be a challenge, but can you imagine having four?
NFL makes Virginia football players killed in school shooting honorary 2023 NFL Draft picks
Before the first selection of the 2023 NFL Draft, the league welcomed the three University of Virginia football players killed in a Nov. 13 shooting to the NFL family as honorary draft picks.
MARTA's new initiative gives voice to children with autism
Anyone who has stepped foot inside a MARTA station this month has likely heard some new voices emanating from the speaker system.
Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Humboldt County Sheriff's detective saves infant from choking
Body camera footage from April 13 shows Humboldt County Sheriff’s Det. Nick Carnahan saving a 4-month-old girl’s life by quickly administering CPR.
Tennessee dog rescued from cave after falling over 50 feet
A hound named Shaker was rescued near Bean Station, Tennessee, after falling nearly 75 feet into a cave on Monday night, officials said.
Meet metro Atlanta's Big Brother and Big Sister of the year
Two very special people are being honored as the Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year for all of metro Atlanta.