Spacecraft to make history as it plans to fly by the furthest object ever visited on New Year's Day

The spacecraft that whizzed past Pluto back in the summer of 2015 has continued travelling deep into our solar system and is ready to explore an even more distant and mysterious object on New Year’s Day. 

Social worker leaves surprise $11 million to children's charities

Alan Naiman was known for an unabashed thriftiness that veered into comical, but even those closest to him had no inkling of the fortune that he quietly amassed and the last act that he had long planned.

Baby Jesus statue returned to New Jersey church 90 years after being stolen

A New Jersey church was able to display a statue of the baby Jesus that was stolen 90 years ago, but returned earlier this year by an anonymous good Samaritan.

NICU nurse crochets ugly sweaters for tiny babies

For the last seven years, neonatal intensive care unit nurse Caitlin Pechin has crocheted tiny, "ugly" Christmas sweaters for the babies in her ward who will soon go home with their families. 

Baby boom for St. Cloud hospital staff brings 32 babies in 2018

For the birthing unit at St. Cloud Hospital, 2018 brought in some special deliveries for the women who work there.

Florence Township Police create Christmas miracle for one little girl

Call it a Christmas miracle in South Jersey. A family had a run in with a Grinch, but Florence Township Police stepped up to help.

No nose, big heart: Impaired dog 'Sniffles' up for adoption

Sniffles may have no nose but he has a big heart, and an animal rescue organization is looking to find the 12-year-old Florida pooch a permanent home.

Flight attendant working on Christmas joined by father on every flight

For many, spending time with family goes hand-in-hand with Christmas. One father went above and beyond (literally) to make sure he could be with his daughter during the holidays. 

Kentucky man charged with throwing Christmas ham at woman

Authorities say a Kentucky man has been arrested after he threw a ham at a woman during an argument over which day Christmas dinner should take place.

Santa knows sign language, shares special bond with deaf girl every year at Christmas

Sosie Horwitz, who is deaf, was lucky enough when she was a baby to meet a sign-language Santa, at Broadway Plaza mall, who understood her right from the very start. 

Calm egret cruises on back of Florida alligator

When you need a ride somewhere, it’s only appropriate that a gator could be an option in Florida.

Washington Post ponders if kids should sit on Santa's lap amid #MeToo movement

Bah humbug. The Washington Post published a story this week questioning whether or not children should be forced to sit on Santa Claus’ lap amid the #MeToo movement.

Cannabis is a big hit for Christmas gift-giving

73-year-old Judy gave the gift of pot to herself, unafraid to vape and smoke inside the lounge at the Magnolia dispensary in Oakland.

Trump tells boy that believing in Santa at 7 years old is 'marginal'

Before attending Christmas Eve services at Washington National Cathedral, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump took calls from children anxious to find out where Santa is on his gift-giving journey.