Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

Stranded high school student from Ukraine finds home away from home in Fayette County

A foreign exchange student from Ukraine is stranded in metro Atlanta because of the war, but she has found a home with her 11th grade science teacher from Sandy Creek High School.

Cobb County police officer buys man hotel room, warm meal

Cobb police said Officer Withers spotted a man who needed a warm place to spend the night, so he paid for a hotel room.

Oakland dealership gifts minivan to mother of five

A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.

'Daddy!': Georgia military dad surprises daughter by coming home for Christmas

The Georgia girl was playing at her school when she got the best Christmas surprise ever. Her dad had come home from deployment early for the holidays

East Point: Shaq-A-Claus surprises families with giveaway

"People call it giving back. I call it doing what you are supposed to do. You got to take care of the babies," said Shaq.

Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV

Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Couple's anniversary cut short by 6.4 Northern California earthquake

A couple spending their anniversary at the Gingerbread Mansion Inn in Ferndale, Calif., had their celebration cut short by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding

A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.

Volunteers support Uvalde, Texas on Wreaths Across America Day

After the school shooting, planning for Wreaths Across America Day in Uvalde “was too much” — but the generosity of volunteers from thousands of miles away helped get the job done.

Georgia sheriffs give back to community for Christmas

This is the time of year that many law enforcement agencies step up to support families in their communities, especially with gifts for children in need.

Adoptable dog becomes Cobb County "Dalmation for a Day"

Sadie may look like a pit bull terrier and boxer mix on the outside, but on Monday she gained the heart of a dalmatian after spending the day helping the Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services team.

Brooklyn Center liquor store employee offers homeless patron shoes off their feet

One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.

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.