Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
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Virginia students surprise school custodian with dream SUV
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.
How a man's arrest in a "Captain America" costume led him to sobriety
David Hobbs felt as if his "life was over" when he was arrested in 2019 for breaking into a backyard shed dressed as "Captain America." But a childhood friend came to his aid.
Alabama woman pulled over for speeding receives life-changing career advice
An Alabama state trooper never imagined the advice he gave 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge when he pulled her over for speeding in August 2022 would change the trajectory of her life.
Missouri father uses a funeral to wean daughter off pacifier
Hazel's beloved pacifier had been with her for years. Her father Jake knew saying goodbye could come with tears and tantrums, so he searched for creative approaches to ease the transition.
Minneapolis bus driver gives barefoot passenger her own shoes
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
How a Holocaust survivor and an Illinois teen struck up an unlikely friendship
Janine Oberrotman, 98, and Dhilan Stanley, 14, met a little over a year ago at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and it was friendship at first listen.
Michigan friends recount the moment they rescued a choking raccoon
The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
Why a young family decided to move to a tiny Maine island
Isle au Haut, Maine, has a population of about 50 people. Its only businesses are a gift shop and a general store.
Winless for 7 seasons, ultimate frisbee team finds strength in perseverance
Over the last seven years, the Detroit Mechanix have lost every single game, marking the longest losing streak in U.S. professional sports history.
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