Tenn. firefighter climbs stair machine to honor 9/11 victims

A woman was brought to tears witnessing a fireman honor the lives lost on 9/11 at a gym in Maryville, Tennessee. 

Former orphanage buddies reunited in North Texas

An unlikely reunion between two pre-schoolers is capturing the hearts of thousands.

Father, firefighter charged after 2-year-old dies in hot truck

A Hillsborough County firefighter left his 23-month-old son in the back of his truck after dropping off his 5-year-old daughter this morning, Pinellas County deputies said.

Community raises more than $169K for elderly ‘paletero'

A GoFundMe campaign to help an elderly man who sells popsicles on a rolling cart for a living has taken the internet by storm.

Fair-themed restaurant to open inside Walmart

An award-winning State Fair of Texas concessionaire plans to open a restaurant to serve his deep-fried treats all year long.

KC's Peters raises fist, 4 Dolphins kneel during anthems

Opening day in the NFL saw Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raise a black-gloved fist during the national anthem, a protest amplified later Sunday when four Miami Dolphins kneeled on the sideline with hands on their hearts as "The Star Spangled Banner" played in Seattle.

Heartwarming photo of a stranger comforting a pregnant woman's son so she can sleep

On a flight from Minneapolis to Georgia, passengers were stunned by the random act of kindness they witnessed from a fellow flyer.  During the flight, a man offered to help a woman he didn’t know by carrying her son and relaxing him so she could get some rest.

Fury over NFL's crackdown on player's 9/11 tribute cleats

Two police union honchos are so outraged the NFL threatened to sack a Titans linebacker for wearing a patriotic pair of cleats honoring those who died on 9/11, they promised to pay his fine if he wears them in Sunday’s game. 

Ohio Police post shocking photos of adults who overdosed with 4-year-old in car

An Ohio city is standing up as a voice for children caught amid the horrific heroin epidemic. The City of East Liverpool posted the photos on its Facebook page on Thursday. The photos show two unconscious adults with a 4-year-old boy in the back seat.

Ray of light beams off 1 World Trade Center

Exactly one year ago Thursday, sports agent Ben Sturner took a photo of a rainbow over lower Manhattan that went viral. On Thursday, Sturner captured another amazing shot from his home.

Texas mattress store apologizes for 9/11-themed video

The owner of a mattress store has apologized after video mocking 9/11 was posted on the store's Facebook page.  

9/11 Coke display at a Walmart sparks outrage for customers

Some Walmart customers in Florida are upset over a Coca-Cola display that portrays stacks of soda cases depicting the World Trade Center towers.

Mets sign Tim Tebow to minor league contract

The New York Mets have signed former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract.