Holidays

Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.

People across the country are putting up their Christmas lights in an effort to spread hope and cheer.

Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.

A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous Saturday night street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year's Carnival season, authorities said.

It's Presidents Day weekend! But do you know how this federal holiday came about?

Here are five Valentine’s Day facts you might not have known about, as love in the air.

Are you single and heartbroken? Hooters will give you a coupon for free boneless wings if you shred a photo of your ex online or in a restaurant for Valentine's Day.

The truffles are presented in a sweetheart box made by hand. Heinz combined its more than 150 years of experience with the expertise of Fortnum’s chocolatiers to create nine delectable chocolates, the confectionary said.

The restaurant said it is offering “a new, one-of-a-kind gift for your bae,” featuring “a romantic bouquet made of its newest menu offering, fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs.”

Sending a Valentine’s Day card to a child at a hospital is a simple gesture that is sure to go a long way. 

If you're no fond of your ex and loathe Valentine's Day, a Texas zoo is offering people the chance to name a rat or roach after their ex and watch it be fed to birds, snakes or other reptiles.

Burger King is offering its customers the chance to trade in a photo of their former significant other in exchange for a free Whopper. 

Because nothing says “I love you” more than a pickle bouquet.

Lonely millennials who think Valentine's Day is overrated may want to adopt a furry friend and Coors Light is offering to help.

PETA suggested that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club use an animatronic version with artificial intelligence could predict the weather.

Nothing says love like a heart-shaped box full of chicken nuggets -- so if the way to your Valentine's heart is through their stomach, Chick-fil-A has you covered.

Saturday, Jan. 25 marks the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. Many will be celebrating the Year of the Rat, the first animal of 12 zodiac signs that rotate in a dozen-year cycle. For those who don’t regularly celebrate the holiday, they may not know what it is, what the Year of the Rat signifies, let alone what their own Chinese zodiac sign may be.

A Sioux Falls company has awarded holiday bonuses its 120 employees likely won’t forget.