Well-wishers cheer as Akron teen rings hospital's bell to mark end of chemo

A teen from Akron, Ohio, celebrated his final round of chemotherapy on January 2 after undergoing three-and-a-half years of treatment for leukemia.

Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him

A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.

Dash-cam video shows SUV plunging off cliff on Highway 1

A dash-cam video captures the moment an SUV plunged off the cliff from Highway 1 in San Mateo County.

Investigation launched into firefighters' NYE photo with burning house

Officials are investigating a photo a crew of firefighters took on New Year's Eve, in which they're posing in front of a raging house fire in southwest Detroit.

Tampa doctor saves dog from being strangled by elevator

A Tampa doctor's quick thinking saved the life of a dog that was being strangled when an elevator closed on its leash.

Florida newlyweds use coin toss to decide on last name

Jeff Conley and Darcy Ward married at Wakulla Springs earlier this month, but when it came time to announce the pair’s official married last name, the couple let a coin toss decide their future.

Baby shreds snow on Utah ski slopes

While a lot of 1-year-old babies are just learning to walk, little Maeve is hitting the slopes in Park City, Utah.

Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange

A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.

Husband donates kidney to wife of 51 years after learning he’s a perfect match

High school sweethearts Mike and Peggy Nipper underwent a successful transplant at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Texas just before the holidays.

Viral police sign shares clever warning to drunk drivers during the holiday season

The Freetown Police Department in Massachusetts put out a clever and humorous warning for anyone considering drinking and driving, that Santa is also watching. 

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle

After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.