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Pop CultureHope SchreiberOfficer drives man he pulled over with invalid license to job interview — and he nails it
"I thought it was over," the man said. "The main thing that was running through my mind [was] I'm fixin' to miss the job interview and get the car towed that wasn't even mine."
WellnessKerry JustichWoman, 35, who died of cancer offers advice in emotional obituary: 'Live a little'
Bailey Matheson, 35, wrote her own obituary before she died from cancer. Now, people around the world are helping to keep her legacy alive.
WellnessKerry JustichCancer patient runs Boston marathon with his doctor: ‘This disease has brought us together’
Kirk Wilkerson was first diagnosed with Smoldering Multiple Myeloma in 2016. Now, he's conquering a number of other obstacles with his oncologist, Dr. Saad Usmani.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Chrissy Metz on how her weight had 'nothing to do' with her being cast for new movie 'Breakthrough': 'How refreshing'
Actress, author and singer Chrissy Metz, who stars in the new movie "Breakthrough," on how "This Is Us" changed her life "completely."
Pop CultureKerry JustichWaitress, 19, hospitalized after diving off pier to save young boy from rip current
Hanna Pignato was working her Saturday evening shift at a Joe’s Crab Shack when she noticed that a boy was struggling in the water beneath the restaurant.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Actress Marsai Martin on being an executive producer at 14: 'People did tell me I was too young and can't do this'
The "Black-ish" actress talks about how the show changed her life and why it's important for young people to tell their stories.
Pop CultureHope SchreiberMan celebrates birthday in honor of late father, catches game-winning home run ball: 'There is crying in baseball'
A man celebrating his 21st birthday at the Arizona Diamondbacks game on Tuesday was the recipient of a souvenir he won't soon forget.
LifestyleKerry JustichPolice surprise bullied 9-year-old after none of his classmates show up to his birthday party
The Grand Rapids Police Department took to its Facebook page to give a shoutout to the birthday boy, Thomas Daniel.
- Pop CultureUSA TODAY
This 95-year-old World War II veteran took 4 buses to make an anti-racism rally in New Zealand
John Sato told Radio New Zealand he made the journey to show support for the Muslim community after the Christchurch massacre.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Police praise K-9 for finding children lost in woods
Parents had been looking for the 8-year-olds for 45 minutes before it started to get dark out and called the police to aid in the search. Luckily, deputies brought K-9 Bane along with them.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Truck driver stops to save woman from attacker on street: 'Nobody was helping'
“I seen her face, seen him, threw the truck in park, jumped out of the truck and ran over."
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
How Romanian-born founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills transformed the U.S. brow market: ‘Nobody paid attention to eyebrows’
Anastasia Soare fled Communist Romania for America, where she launched an eyebrow-shaping business, becoming one of the wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs in the U.S.
- WellnessKerry Justich
Teen with terminal cancer gets early graduation ceremony: 'It makes me feel like I matter'
A Texas teen received her high school diploma during an early graduation ceremony, after she found out that her cancer had spread and decided to not follow through with more treatment.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
College students called #millennialheroes for saving a boy from drowning while on spring break
Cole Firmature, Connor Churchill and Jared Cox were enjoying their time on a beach in Destin, Florida on Monday when they suddenly heard a mother frantically yelling for help.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Manager’s act of kindness for gym-goer with Down syndrome goes viral
The 22-year-old member with down syndrome is used to his routine, and manager, Daniel Cote, wouldn't let the improper footwear ruin that.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Family says son is a 'hero' after he digs them out of tornado debris
Tornadoes took dozens of homes and 23 lives in Lee County, Alabama over the weekend. Now, one family is crediting their son for saving their lives.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
12-year-old boy ushers uncle to safety during devastating Alabama tornadoes
No injuries have been reported in the city of Eufaula, Ala., while neighboring Lee County's death toll from the storms is at least 23.
- MusicRachel Grumman Bender
Singer Taylor Dayne opens up about touring with Michael Jackson in the '80s and how music 'saved' her
Taylor Dayne is best known for belting out some of the most popular songs in the 80s, including “Tell It To My Heart,” and “Love Will Lead You Back.” But the road to fame had its shares of highs and lows.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Sheriff's office employees step in to babysit fellow deputy's son while parents are on duty
Corey and Jenn Chadwick both work within Greenville County law enforcement, where they were scheduled for late-night shifts that interfered with picking their son up from day care.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Only 1 friend attended this 6-year-old boy's birthday party. Then firefighters showed up.
Cooper was disappointed when only one of his classmates showed up to his 6th birthday party. And then the fire department arrived on the scene.
- Pop CulturePaulina Cachero
'Umbrella guy, thank you': Internet praises man shielding student in a wheelchair from rain
A production manager at the college's radio station Blazer 91.1 WVUB, quickly snapped a photo and later posted it to WVUB's Facebook page with a caption that read, "Spread kindness!"
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Florida police surprise man in his '80s with new bike after his 'only mode of transportation' is stolen
After the elderly man's bike had been stolen, Cape Coral field training officer Ken Cody and officer trainee Guang Song went to Walmart and bought him a brand-new bike.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Dunkin' employee saves man's life after he has a heart attack at rest stop
The truck driver is said to have been unconscious for eight minutes before anybody discovered him.
- WellnessKerry Justich
Teacher jumps into action after seeing student riding bike on highway, learns he's trying to save his father's life
A 7-year-old boy in South Carolina was on a mission to save his father when his former elementary school teacher found him biking along a busy highway and offered to help.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Bus driver is hailed a hero after saving 16 children from a burning school bus
The Broward County school bus driver was on her usual route bringing students home from Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School on Thursday afternoon when the engine caught fire.
