Born deaf, 11-year-old is among nation's top spellers
Making it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is an amazing achievement for any kid, but for 11-year-old Neil Maes, being born deaf made his journey especially unlikely.
Making it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is an amazing achievement for any kid, but for 11-year-old Neil Maes, being born deaf made his journey especially unlikely.
Group donates 24 quilts to home for battered women
WOODBINE, Ga. (AP) — The 13 members of The Satilla Quilters have made hundreds of handmade quilts since the organization was established six years ago.
WOODBINE, Ga. (AP) — The 13 members of The Satilla Quilters have made hundreds of handmade quilts since the organization was established six years ago.
West Point cadet caught using phone during graduation march
A West Point cadet was caught using her smartphone during a march to the military academy's graduation ceremony on Saturday.
A West Point cadet was caught using her smartphone during a march to the military academy's graduation ceremony on Saturday.
Forsyth County deputy saves teen's life
A Forsyth County deputy is being praised for saving a young man's life.
A Forsyth County deputy is being praised for saving a young man's life.
A community comes together to send a boy with special needs to prom
The only thing brighter than the lights and the shimmering prom dresses are the smiles on children's faces. The beauty of a Special Needs Prom is that for one night, there are no rules on the dance floor. There's no big contest for king and queen. When you look past their limitations, you'll find a group of teenagers, dancing the night away and loving every minute of it.
The only thing brighter than the lights and the shimmering prom dresses are the smiles on children's faces. The beauty of a Special Needs Prom is that for one night, there are no rules on the dance floor. There's no big contest for king and queen. When you look past their limitations, you'll find a group of teenagers, dancing the night away and loving every minute of it.
Local immigrant couple, a story of love and perseverance
An immigrant couple living in Kennesaw, Georgia had their longtime wish granted.
An immigrant couple living in Kennesaw, Georgia had their longtime wish granted.
Holocaust survivor fulfills lifetime dream to sing National Anthem
Hermina Hirsch, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor, sang the national anthem Saturday at the Detroit Tigers game in Comerica Park, fulfilling a longtime dream of hers. She spoke of her long-held dream to sing the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game in April at a family dinner. Hirsch's family recorded a video of her singing her rendition and shared it on social media.
Hermina Hirsch, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor, sang the national anthem Saturday at the Detroit Tigers game in Comerica Park, fulfilling a longtime dream of hers. She spoke of her long-held dream to sing the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game in April at a family dinner. Hirsch's family recorded a video of her singing her rendition and shared it on social media.
Man dressed as Stormtrooper arrested
Deputies in Jasper County said a man dressed as a Stormtrooper was on the Dark Side of the law.
Deputies in Jasper County said a man dressed as a Stormtrooper was on the Dark Side of the law.
Seniors graduate in the dark due to a blown transformer
Georgia's Winder-Barrow High School Thursday's graduation ceremony wasn't exactly what the Class of 2016 expected.
Georgia's Winder-Barrow High School Thursday's graduation ceremony wasn't exactly what the Class of 2016 expected.
VIDEO: A Woman put on a Chewbacca mask and won the internet
Sometimes you just have to laugh...
Sometimes you just have to laugh...
Teacher's emotional reaction to return of Marine son
A Marine sergeant returned to Florida to surprise his mother in the middle of her elementary school class and the video will make your day!
A Marine sergeant returned to Florida to surprise his mother in the middle of her elementary school class and the video will make your day!
Dog rescued after 5 weeks on highway median
Police rescued a German Shepherd, nicknamed "Freeway Frida," who survived for nearly five weeks on a highway median in California.
Police rescued a German Shepherd, nicknamed "Freeway Frida," who survived for nearly five weeks on a highway median in California.
Boy with autism gets yummy surprise during yard sale
It's always incredible and heartwarming to see others go out of their way to help someone else. The deed doesn't have to be out of this world or anything extreme. Sometimes, it's simply putting a smile on someone else's face, fulfilling a small request, making others realize they're just as important as anyone else on this planet.
It's always incredible and heartwarming to see others go out of their way to help someone else. The deed doesn't have to be out of this world or anything extreme. Sometimes, it's simply putting a smile on someone else's face, fulfilling a small request, making others realize they're just as important as anyone else on this planet.
Watch: hero saves driver from fiery crash
You never know who could be a true hero. A father risked his life to save a stranger from a fiery car crash- and it was all captured on camera. Santiago Portillo was working at a mattress store when he heard a thundering explosion and looked up to see a car outside flipped upside down. He grabbed his camera to record the accident- and then he saw the arm hanging out the window. He explained "I...
You never know who could be a true hero. A father risked his life to save a stranger from a fiery car crash- and it was all captured on camera. Santiago Portillo was working at a mattress store when he heard a thundering explosion and looked up to see a car outside flipped upside down. He grabbed his camera to record the accident- and then he saw the arm hanging out the window. He explained "I...
NYC Firefighters welcome boy battling stage IV cancer
Three-year-old Trucker Dukes might be receiving cancer treatments 5,000 miles away in New York, but an entire community wants him to know they’re rooting for him.
Three-year-old Trucker Dukes might be receiving cancer treatments 5,000 miles away in New York, but an entire community wants him to know they’re rooting for him.
Man's wife, newborn daughter, sister die in span of days
A Massachusetts man's wife, newborn daughter and sister have died within days of each other.
A Massachusetts man's wife, newborn daughter and sister have died within days of each other.
Woman says gym told her breasts too large for tank tops
A woman says that she feels humiliated after staff members at her fitness club told her that her breasts were too large for the tank top she was wearing.
A woman says that she feels humiliated after staff members at her fitness club told her that her breasts were too large for the tank top she was wearing.
Anchor disappears in front of green screen
And this is why weather forecasters don't wear green! Our weather and news team had a little fun showing why.
And this is why weather forecasters don't wear green! Our weather and news team had a little fun showing why.
Illinois woman's heartbreaking pregnancy announcement goes viral
An Illinois woman’s creative pregnancy announcement is tugging at heartstrings across the nation for its honest illustration of what it took the new mom to conceive.
An Illinois woman’s creative pregnancy announcement is tugging at heartstrings across the nation for its honest illustration of what it took the new mom to conceive.
72 Mississippi dogs, cats head to Georgia for new homes
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A total of 72 Jackson County Animal Shelter dogs and cats were put into a Humane Society of South Mississippi van and sent off to the Atlanta Humane Society to find their forever homes.
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A total of 72 Jackson County Animal Shelter dogs and cats were put into a Humane Society of South Mississippi van and sent off to the Atlanta Humane Society to find their forever homes.