78-year-old distance runner begins cross-country run from LA to Washington DC

To celebrate his 78th birthday, Stan Cottrell will run 30 miles a day for 100 consecutive days from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. to raise funds for charity.

Family celebrates birthday of boy named after FOX 11 anchor

Elex, meet... Elex! A viewer emailed Elex Michaelson telling him that she named her son after the FOX 11 anchor. Little Elex turned 1 on Thursday!

6-year-old girl invites passerby, dog to father’s funeral

Six-year-old Raelynn Nast wanted to help greet mourners outside her father’s funeral last month, but instead, she befriended a passerby and her dog and brought them inside, bringing comfort to the family.

Video captures officer helping blind man after he fell while crossing the street

A Sacramento, California, police officer is receiving praise for helping a visually impaired man after he fell while walking across the street last month.

Stranger surprises twins with gifts, a puppy after wish-list balloon to Santa found 650 miles away

Four-year-old twins Gianella and Luna sent Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus via red balloons. Little did they know, a stranger would find one of the balloons hundreds of miles away and fulfill their wishes.

‘Serving Spoon’ restaurant owners virtual guests during President Biden’s speech

The owners of a beloved community staple in Inglewood were virtual guests during the Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday night. 

Tempe police officers surprise boy with new toy gator tractor after his old one was stolen

"Our officers answered a family’s prayers this morning by gifting 4 year old Gerald a new Gator after his was stolen a couple weeks ago," officers said in a Twitter post on April 24.

DC crosswalk transforms into dance floor as group entertains drivers

A group of dancers strutted their stuff on a crosswalk in D.C. this week as they entertained drivers waiting at a stoplight with laughter and music.

Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian

When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.

Delaware State Trooper surprises boy with basketball sneakers after striking up friendship on court

HEARTWARMING: A Delaware State trooper surprised a boy with new basketball sneakers after becoming fast friends on the court. The two even caught the attention of NBA superstar Steph Curry.

Louisiana fraternity brothers pay off mortgage for former cook who fed them when they were students

Jessie Hamilton worked for 14 years as a cook for an LSU fraternity, taking care of hundreds of students during her time on campus. When one of the former members called to check on her, they found out the 74-year-old was still working two jobs to pay for her mortgage -- so the brothers all chipped in more than $50,000 to pay off her home.

Elementary students, staff cheer for cafeteria manager who passed US citizenship test

Students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, lined the halls to cheer for cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez on April 6 after she passed her test to become a United States citizen.

Shaq pays for man's engagement ring at Georgia jewelry store

A man at a Georgia jewelry store likely wasn't expecting someone to pay for his engagement ring. More surprising, that random act of kindness came from none other than Shaquille O'Neal.