Nonprofit group says veterans with service dogs face hiring challenges

Veterans who have service dogs often find it difficult to get hired. Some even lose their current jobs once they get a service dog.

Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California

A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.

Mother with stage 4 cancer gets final wish of seeing daughter's wedding in hospital ceremony

Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.

Buckhead retiree completes 750-mile virtual walk during pandemic

Not able to leave her Buckhead retirement community, Mary Capka decided to make the most of her time with a virtual walk all the way to her brother in Delaware.

Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4

Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.

Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking

A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.

Retired Seahawk Greg Olsen's 8-year-old son gets heart donor

Retired Seattle Seahawk Greg Olsen, who recently opened up on Twitter about his son's health struggles, shared a promising update this week.

Daughter of firefighter killed in shooting wears father's jacket to graduation

The daughter of a California firefighter who was killed days before her high school graduation wore his jacket as she tearfully received her diploma.

Lifeguards, first responders honored for saving Hall County man's life

A special ceremony was held in Hall County Thursday for the lifeguards and first responders who helped save the life of a man who had a heart attack at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center last month.

Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation

A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.

Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer

17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.

Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation

A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.

Sports photographer pursues dream despite losing arm, fingers in house fire

Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.