March 6, 2024 Legally blind Texas student defies the odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school: 'Anything is possible' In spite of her disability, Faith Snapp has never let her challenges get in the way of her dreams — and has now been accepted into veterinary school as a legally blind student.
March 4, 2024 100-year-old Oklahoma woman celebrates 25th actual birthday on Leap Day Mary Lea Forsythe of Oklahoma celebrated her birthday on her actual birthday, Feb. 29, which fell on Leap Day this year. She turned 100 years old and was surrounded by loved ones.
March 3, 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom celebrates community bonds: 'Wonderful tradition' The Philadelphia Flower Show runs through March 10 and features exhibits, events, vendors, educational displays, activities for kids — and for flower fans, tons of floral fun.
February 29, 2024 Man ejected from sunroof during Big Sur cliff fall waits 2 days for rescue A man is recovering after his car careened off a cliff in Monterey County, California. He was found two days after the crash, rescuers said on social media.
February 29, 2024 WWII vet turns 103, credits daughters for his longevity: 'Makes me stronger' Lt. Ralph Perkner, who served in World War II and the Korean War, celebrated his 103rd birthday in a Pennsylvania restaurant filled with family and friends.
February 28, 2024 Florida deputies rescue 5-year-old girl with autism who wandered into swamp: 'We were looking for you' The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced that its deputies saved a 5-year-old girl in Tampa, Florida, after she wandered away from home into a swampy area and became lost.
February 28, 2024 Baby pig thrown like football at Mardi Gras rescued, adopted, 'pardoned' in Baton Rouge A baby pig rescued after being tossed around like a football during Mardi Gras was "pardoned" Wednesday, and has been adopted by a Louisiana lawmaker.
February 28, 2024 Deputies rescue young Florida girl with autism who wandered into swampy woods The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced that its deputies saved a 5-year-old girl in Tampa, Florida, after she wandered into a swamp and became lost. (Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
February 27, 2024 New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.
February 27, 2024 Italian family returns to Rome 2 years after kidnapping by Malian militants Rocco Langone, alongside his wife, Maria Caivano, and an adult son, Giovanni Langone, have returned to Italy after being held captive by al-Qaeda affiliates in Mali.