Community surprises crossing guard, known for putting smiles on kids' faces, for 80th birthday: 'I am blessed'
Crossing guard Alec Childress greets school children every morning on the corner of 9th and Lake streets in Wilmette, Ill.
Man finds spider in his ear after feeling 'tickling,' hearing 'scratching'
A man found a creepy-crawly in his ear when he woke up with an earache and vertigo.
Wife, kids dress in T-Rex costumes to welcome home husband from deployment
It's a welcome home greeting 65 million years in the making!
Elementary school student speaks out against math homework question comparing girls’ weight
A Utah elementary school student spoke out last week against a math homework question that compared girls’ weight, leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials on Thursday.
Dog woke veteran owner during house fire, saving his life
Now that’s a good boy.
Body cam video shows officer saving infant's life
A South Carolina police officer is being called a hero after saving a choking infant.
Parents outraged by ‘inappropriate’ first-grade assignment about running from a cop
Some parents of elementary school students in the Pittsburgh School District were outraged to discover that some first graders were given a reading comprehension assignment about two boys running from a cop.
Woman who burned down 3,500-year-old tree while smoking meth arrested on drug charges
A Florida woman who was previously arrested for burning down a 3,500-year-old tree while smoking methamphetamine was arrested last week on charges of trafficking meth, authorities said.
Homecoming queen candidates ditch heels to show support for epileptic classmate
A group of South Carolina high school students competing for homecoming queen recently ditched their heels in a show of support for a fellow contender.
Vegan Reddit user calls police on friends who fed her chicken as a prank
"My friends thought it would be funny to feed me chicken nuggets as a prank,” the victim began.
Man reports staggering weight loss after trainer gets him 'banned' from fast-food restaurants
This time last year he couldn't walk up the stairs, wear a seat belt, fit in the bath or travel on public transportation.
People working in this profession have the most sex
Farmers know how to keep busy — whether at work or between the sheets, a British survey found.
Dogs dressed as Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from 'The Wizard of Oz' go viral
Social media cannot get enough of two very good dogs who are ready for Halloween.
Oklahoma police officers help shelter volunteers walk 120 dogs: 'The help was very appreciated'
The police department assisted in walking a total of 120 foster dogs in need of some love and physical activity.
Adorable video shows excited toddler greeting big sister at school bus
This brother-sister duo hugging each other after school will melt your heart.
George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully receives Public Service Award
George H.W. Bush's furry best friend is receiving top honors.
Texas teacher mixes music and math to make learning more engaging
This teacher and students rapped about decimals, to the tune of Luniz’s 1995 hit I Got 5 on It—and they’ve got flow!
Ohio sheriff's office K-9 finds missing 3-year-old within 10 minutes
A K-9 officer in Ohio is being hailed a hero after finding a missing child in under 10 minutes.
Hotel clerk manages to grab weapon from armed robber, sends him running at gunpoint
A hotel clerk managed to flip the script on an armed robber and sent him running at gunpoint.
Colorful Lisa Frank themed hotel suite now available in downtown Los Angeles
It’s like stepping in a time machine and going back to the 1990’s.