Tractor Trailer Carrying Chemicals Explodes in Birmingham

Birmingham emergency responders and hazardous material teams responded to a chemical spill from an 18-wheeler on Interstate 59/20 at the Arkadelphia Road exit.

No, Facebook Is Not Going to Give You a ‘Piece of the Pie'

Yet another misinformation “copy and paste” message is working the rounds. This one is simply titled “Thanks, Zuckerberg!” and claims by pasting the message in your status that you could get “piece of the pie”. 

Boy Missing Part of Brain Shares Touching Christmas Card

An amazing little boy, who was born with an extreme incurable brain malformation, has shared a Christmas card for all to read.  

Severed Pig's Head Found Outside Mosque

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) A severed barbecued pig's head was found outside of the Al-Asqa Islamic Society in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.

Michael Vick Fights for Law to Protect Pets in Hot Cars

Michael Vick, a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a former Atlanta Falcon, is calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow officers to rescue pets left in hot cars.

Vermont Soldier 1st Woman to Graduate as Combat Engineer

COLCHESTER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont National Guard soldier is the first woman in the U.S. Army to qualify as a combat engineer.

Mall Santa goes the extra mile for autistic child

A family is calling a local Santa Claus their hero, after he did something to make their child feel more at ease. 6-year old Brayden Deely has autism, and usually is shy around strangers, especially Santa.

Caring Santa goes above and beyond

A photo of a Santa lying on the ground with a child is gaining a lot of attention.

South African Appeals Court Convicts Oscar Pistorius of Murder, Overturns Manslaughter Conviction

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African appeals court on Thursday convicted Oscar Pistorius of murder, overturning a lower court's conviction of the double-amputee Olympian on the lesser charge of manslaughter for shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to death in 2013.

WATCH: Pediatrician reveals magic touch to soothe crying baby

The perfect solution to a crying infant is every parents dream. One doctor claims he has a technique that can quiet any baby.

Photo shows compassionate Fort Worth firefighter

A photo of a Fort Worth Fire Department firefighter comforting the victim of a house fire on Thanksgiving Day is going viral on social media.

8-year-old Mich. boy diagnosed with rare skin cancer

Eight-year-old Landon Agosta's biggest concern should be fighting his three brothers over a video game controller.