Valedictorian gives powerful speech hours after dad's funeral

Valedictorian gives powerful speech hours after dad's funeral

A North Texas high school valedictorian touched the hearts of many when he delivered a moving graduation speech just hours after burying his father.

A North Texas high school valedictorian touched the hearts of many when he delivered a moving graduation speech just hours after burying his father.

Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.

Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.

Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch

Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch

A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch. 

A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch. 

North Texas 16-year-old becomes youngest Texas Woman’s University graduate

North Texas 16-year-old becomes youngest Texas Woman’s University graduate

At 16 years old, a North Texas teenager became the youngest graduate of Texas Woman's University. The previous youngest grad was her older sister.

At 16 years old, a North Texas teenager became the youngest graduate of Texas Woman's University. The previous youngest grad was her older sister.

Here's To You: U.S. Navy volunteers at TAFB
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Here's To You: U.S. Navy volunteers at TAFB

The Tarrant Area Food Bank welcomed U.S. Navy members at its AG Hub Distribution Center and at member agencies. In two hours, they assembled more than 250 bags of potatoes to feed clients of the TAFB.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank welcomed U.S. Navy members at its AG Hub Distribution Center and at member agencies. In two hours, they assembled more than 250 bags of potatoes to feed clients of the TAFB.

Teen goes to sheriff’s office for help with necktie before prom

Teen goes to sheriff’s office for help with necktie before prom

A deputy in Colorado got an extra special assignment on a whim last week when an unexpected visitor walked into the station.

A deputy in Colorado got an extra special assignment on a whim last week when an unexpected visitor walked into the station.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.