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Virginia bus driver pulls toddler from traffic, hailed as hero

September 2, 2021

Virginia bus driver pulls toddler from traffic, hailed as hero

A Virginia bus driver has been hailed as a hero after he saved a wandering toddler who almost walked into oncoming traffic.

Austin hotel group offers 100 free rooms to Hurricane Ida evacuees

August 31, 2021

Austin hotel group offers 100 free rooms to Hurricane Ida evacuees

An Austin, Texas-based hotel group offered 100 free rooms to Hurricane Ida evacuees until Wednesday.

Stop & Shop throws retired WWII vet, former employee surprise 100th birthday bash

August 24, 2021

Stop & Shop throws retired WWII vet, former employee surprise 100th birthday bash

Stop & Shop wanted to thank Benny Ficeto, not only for his service to this country, but for his dedication to the Edison, New Jersey, store for over a decade.

Texas family donates late son's medical equipment to Chicago families facing similar challenges

August 23, 2021

Texas family donates late son's medical equipment to Chicago families facing similar challenges

In May 2021, Pantoja and her husband, Adrian, packed up a U-Haul with the very equipment that was used to improve their son Dylan's quality of life before he passed away in 2019 at 16 years old.

Georgia dad's emotional TikTok leads to outpouring of support to help escape homelessness

August 21, 2021

Georgia dad's emotional TikTok leads to outpouring of support to help escape homelessness

A Georgia family is getting some much-needed relief after the father opened up about their struggle with homelessness.

Fallen Texas deputy's son gets special escort on first day of kindergarten

August 18, 2021

Fallen Texas deputy's son gets special escort on first day of kindergarten

Frio County, Texas, sheriff's deputies escorted the son of fallen Corporal Detective Justin Longoria to his first day of kindergarten on Monday.

Nationwide education program promotes confidence, positivity in children

August 18, 2021

Nationwide education program promotes confidence, positivity in children

The organization Get Empowered is working to empower children in different communities around the nation through arts and education.

Las Vegas boy escorted to first day of school by police after father's death from COVID

August 12, 2021

Las Vegas boy escorted to first day of school by police after father's death from COVID

A Las Vegas boy whose father died from COVID-19 received a first day of school surprise when police officers came to his home to escort him to class.

9/11: 24-mile bike ride to honor victims, our nation’s resilience 20 years later

August 11, 2021

9/11: 24-mile bike ride to honor victims, our nation’s resilience 20 years later

The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance is commemorating the event that changed America with an organized bike ride to the Flight 93 National Memorial.

Restaurant praises customer who left $1,000 tip for kitchen staff: 'Long, hard summer'

August 9, 2021

Restaurant praises customer who left $1,000 tip for kitchen staff: 'Long, hard summer'

It’s always nice to not be forgotten.