Man loses nearly 200 pounds in less than a year to ride new roller coaster
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Dallas ISD police sergeant beats COVID-19 after 100 days in the hospital
After more than 100 days battling COVID-19, a Dallas ISD police sergeant returned home.
Key West high school seniors celebrate commencement with 'jet ski graduation'
Seniors from a Key West high school had a very Florida commencement, staging a socially distanced “Jet Ski graduation” on May 26.
7-year-old throws personal prom for babysitter after hers was canceled
You’re never too young to plan, and then throw, a prom.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Dallas high school principal travels 1500 miles to hand-deliver diplomas to each graduating senior
The senior class of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts graduated Wednesday in a virtual ceremony.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot’: Graduate beats COVID-19 and receives nursing degree
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
North Texas woman forms unlikely friendship with goose while social distancing
An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
DeSoto grandmother, 62, recovers from COVID-19 after two months in hospital
After nearly two months at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas and more than a month of a ventilator, a 62-year-old grandmother from DeSoto was released and moved to a rehabilitation center.
Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Richardson photographer has raised $30,000 to help feed those in need by taking family portraits
A Richardson mom is using her talent as a photographer to get her neighbors out of their houses and raise thousands of dollars to help feed the community.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Family invents ‘hug glove’ to safely embrace grandma on Mother’s Day
A family in Canada invented a device to safely embrace their grandma on Mother's Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
Mansfield high school senior leaves legacy of service with garden to supply local food pantry
When a Mansfield high school student decided to rehab an old garden as a school project, coronavirus had just begun to spread. Now, the plot is growing into a vital food source.
Baby born with COVID-19 discharged with mother as both make full recovery
Baby Ruby tested positive for COVID-19 at birth, making her one of the world’s youngest COVID-19 patients.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.