Rodney Smith Jr. runs Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. It mows lawns for free for the elderly, the disabled, single parents and veterans.

When Ruth Gottesman’s husband David died in 2022, the Wall Street billionaire left her a portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway stock with instructions to “do

Restaurant delivery workers can expect to make at least $17.96 an hour by July 12.

“There’s magic all over the city.”

The popular Be My Eyes app launched in 2015 to help the visually impaired, and now its getting an artificial intelligence upgrade.

After more than a year in a shelter and various foster homes, a sweet pup named Elf gets a forever home at the holidays in Los Angeles

“It’s a whole community coming together to support each other," says Brickyard Bakery owner Ed Hamilton-Trewhitt.

Ron Nessman has had a heroic week. The man who saved a baby in a stroller that nearly rolled into traffic on a Hesperia street landed the job he was looking for.

The scientist already had broken barriers when she joined an international mission to do something else unprecedented: Create Element 117.

The veterinary medical director for Paws for Life K9 Rescue in Los Angeles is planning to adopt a dog born with a crooked face that she helped save

More than 25 volunteers gathered near the Deering Clinic at about 9 p.m. to get ready, according to airport worker Calvin Moto, and the village was able to put a vehicle at each light.

When Melba Vélez Ortiz was paired with a guide dog, she had no idea just how much of a positive impact “Professor Chad” would make.

The siblings were born just 22 weeks and five days into their mother's pregnancy.

Knitting YouTuber Veronika Lindberg, known as "Kutovakika," spent $290 on pure silk yarn to knit a wedding dress for her ceremony in Helsinki, Finland.

A unique population of endangered blue whales is at risk of vessel strikes in the Indian Ocean.

Legal disputes once clouded the future of this coastal land just northwest of the Ventura County line. Biologists call it environmentally valuable.

A young patient in Britain is the first in the world to go into remission from T-cell leukemia after receiving a revolutionary new treatment.

It got chased away by its mother.

Students from D.C., every state and territory, and several military bases designed the ornaments to hang on trees in the Pathway of Peace.

Adelle Settle started a nonprofit to help Virginia schools eliminate lunch program debt and advocates for universal free lunch programs.

Vaccinating the queen bee provides immune protection for all of her offspring, boosting the health of the whole hive.

An unbelievable photo of a creature that is almost impossible to find.

Stephen Dunkelberg's been up on the housetop a lot lately. He's no Santa, just a neighbor creating Christmas magic.

Bud McQuade planted the flowers for his wife, who loved them. After she died, he kept planting.

A 98-year-old Kentucky woman recently met her great-great-great-granddaughter.

A group of Wisconsin residents banded together to rescue a lost horse who fell through an icy lake.

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After taking a "special interest" in a wildlife camera set up in Boulder, the creature apparently couldn't bear to pass up a photo opportunity.

Photographer Ian Sproat was stunned to spot the shape of a face formed in spray at Sunderland.

The baby groundhogs are currently in their burrow at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, where they are being cared for and can be seen through a viewing window.

Los Angeles authorities have given a little girl a license to own a unicorn — if she can find one. Animal Care and Control Department officials said this week that they granted the unusual permit to...

While experts do believe that dogs smile, the behavior may not always mean what you think.

Twins born October 3 make up the 17th litter of cheetah cubs born at Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute. With 24/7 coverage of the twins, viewers will be able to check in on them and their...

The Central African Republic is the first country to receive thousands of doses of a new malaria vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization last October.

The "Happy Days" star's words really got to Clarkson.

November is National Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the many sacrifices, contributions and achievements of Native American people, as well as celebrate their rich and...

Friends of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control volunteer Madison Weissenborn knew sharing Brenda and Linda's story would "brighten everyone's day."

At least two dozen tents, complete with a bed and blanket, were set up on the back lot inside the city’s Central Operations Yard ahead of the opening of a new safe sleeping site.

The Liberty Head Nickel, with its storied and mysterious history, remains one of the most valuable coins in the world today.

Andrea Scholten, of St. Albans, took to Facebook to share her cat's journey. Before she knew it, Delilah the stowaway quickly became an Oshkosh star.

Sixteen southern white rhinos have been safely translocated to Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This subspecies' introduction to the Garamba Complex (GC) gives hope that...

Twelve years after the last known Quercus tardifolia disappeared, conservationists at the San Antonio Botanical Garden are bringing the species back.

Tammy Holloway-Servedio was stunned to discover she had a sister named Shari Ritchkin — that they are both pilots was the icing on the cake.

After three months of searching for their beloved Corgi/shepherd mix Dante, the dog's family found the canine at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, over 20 miles away from where the pet went missing

On the way back to Newark International Airport from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Jan. 6, Kelly Levine, who goes by @kellyryan49 on TikTok tells PEOPLE she noticed her five-month-old daughter, Romey...

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A group of volunteers in Camden, London, want to save your broken electricals from the scrapheap.

Bessie Hendricks is the oldest living person in the United States. She celebrated Monday with three of her kids in Lake City.

Capt. Dave Colson was responding to a call on his street when his daughter saw him.

Funny animal photos don’t get much better than a gentoo penguin doing “talk to the hand” (or fin, rather).

Prized for the lightweight, elastic bark, cork oaks can also store large amounts of carbon during their long lifetimes. Now there are moves to find new uses for this material.

A new study has determined that soaking in the sunshine during the day can improve sleep by making you tired earlier.

The flock from Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley are sporting a new, unintentional look.

An American History Museum exhibition looks at how the resorts have changed over time to reflect a broader image of what it means to be American

When we think of auroras, we often picture narrow and elongated curtains of light. Space hurricanes, too, shine brightly in the same green, red, blue and pink hues.

Jacqueline and Alexa Child co-created Dateability, a unique dating app for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities.

Christian Bale has broken ground on a project he’s been pursuing for 16 years -- the building of a dozen homes and a community center intended to keep siblings in foster care together.

James 'Mac' McWhorter spent his life helping neighbors in Waco, Texas. Now, they are returning the favor for this deserving handyman.

When Cesar Martinez started feeling the pain in his mouth, he knew his battle to get his wisdom teeth taken care of would be a tough one. Dr. Cameron Lewis, DDS, had an idea.

Sloths are under threat from deforestation in Costa Rica, but zoologist Rebecca Cliffe is building bridges to help them get between the treetops and avoid danger on the ground.

Unclaimed discs will go on sale, with proceeds going to the park in West Virginia where they were found near a disc golf course.

“It wasn’t difficult to convince her. All that’s needed is negotiations,” said the Kharkiv zookeeper who helped persuade the viral star Chichi to return home.

KUPANG, Indonesia — In March 2021, Davis Marthin Damaledo set out on foot accompanied by his father, Dantje, to pursue his childhood fascination with the natural world around his home in eastern...

The 22-year-old horse named Endo began losing his sight at 8 and went fully blind at 13.

Minnesota high school senior Minna Yang has been brightening her teachers’ days by regularly sending thank you notes since elementary school. With her graduation on the horizon, her teachers planned...

After record rain and snow totals in California this year, parkgoers can now take in breathtaking views of waterfalls at Yosemite. NBC News’ Steve Patterson ...

The U.S. General Services Administration is giving away and selling historic lighthouses around the country.

In her youth, Blue was a standout mine-hunter for the U.S. military. She and her colleagues are now at the vanguard of geriatric marine mammal medicine.

Researchers funneled a building's carbon emissions to rooftop gardens—and the results were delicious.

A little girl's joyous reaction was caught on camera and a video clip of it has since gone viral on TikTok.

Transistors are everywhere, powering our computers, everyday gadgets like smartphones, and even spacecraft.

New research combines several cutting-edge technologies to deliver personalized cancer care, offering future hope for-hard-to treat patients.

Holiday classic 'A Christmas Story' is getting a sequel featuring Peter Billingsley as Ralphie — get HBO Max release date.

A tiny California mouse now has a big title after winning a Guinness World Records title for longevity.

At just under 3.75 inches in length, the Vallarta mud turtle is thought to be the smallest turtle species in the world — and one of the most endangered.

The station played a pivotal role in developing Black talent.

Without training or rewards, wild seal pups can figure out their favorite rhythms and beats, not unlike human babies.