Defying the odds: Houston man becomes father at 15, now graduating from law school

By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.

Skier dangling from chairlift rescued from upstate New York resort

A skier was caught by rescuers after slipping off a chairlift and dangling by her jacket at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in Canandaigua.

Pongo the giraffe euthanized at Zoo Miami

"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."

Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and ‘’70s Show’ star, hospitalized

Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has been hospitalized after falling at her home. The actor had mistakenly been reported dead by her publicist earlier Monday.

Ring Doorbell captures neighbor rescuing family from house fire

Because of a neighbor's quick thinking, a family is able to rebuild after a major house fire took their home on New Year's Day.

HCSO Sergeant dead after motorcycle crash in Pearland

Sergeant Bruce Watson had just completed a funeral motorcycle-escort and was on his way home when he was involved in a collision at the intersection of Shadow Creek Parkway and Kingsley Drive.

Overseas soldiers receive care packages for the holidays

Thanks to organizations, including Shipthrifty, some soldiers received care packages this holiday season.

Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.

Abandoned puppy becomes a crime-fighting police K-9

"When he hears the radio go off he squeals with excitement and I don’t even have to ask him to get in the van. He’s a joy to work with."

Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog

The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.

Son helps save father's local restaurant with social media post

Like many restaurants, High Tide Harry's in Orlando was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, thanks to a Facebook post, the restaurant has seen record numbers as customers come pouring in.