5 Houston students beat out thousands of students nationwide in prestigious international math competition

St. John's School students participate in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, spending 14 hours working on a real-world question about the predicted growth of E-bike use and its impact on society. Despite tensions running high, the team is one of the top 16 teams in the nation and will compete in the finals in New York.

Shaquille O'Neal helps Michigan teen with size 23 shoes find the perfect fit

Eric Kilburn Jr., a 14-year-old student in Michigan, had been suffering from painful blisters and sores on his feet due to ill-fitting shoes. After a story about his problem went viral, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help.

Michigan family shocked by first baby girl born in 130 years

After more than 130 years, a Michigan family has welcomed a baby girl - and this rainbow baby came on an even more special day.

Pilot flies around Texas saving dogs from street life, euthanasia

"Four of them were scheduled to be euthanized today, and more than likely most of them would have gotten euthanized," Wickline said.

Long COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
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When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.

Houston woman turns personal tragedy into jewelry line
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In FOX 26's Small Business Spotlight, our Chelsea Edwards shines on a survivor who turned a bad thing into a business and now she's helping others build confidence.

Man who saved 5 kids from burning home awarded Carnegie Medal

The Indiana man received the prestigious award after he spotted the burning home and jumped into action to save the sleeping children inside the house.

Alaska man saves young moose from choking on trash bag

“I’m not so sure what I did would be heroic or stupid, but I would do it again for any animal at any age," said James West, the moose’s savior.

Couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary with limo ride to Chick-fil-A

The Pennsylvania couple was picked up from their senior center and were treated to a free meal at the restaurant to mark their special day.

Woman reunited with camera, photos she lost 13 years ago in river

An Arizona woman thought all was lost when she dropped her digital camera in a river, until a fisherman found it 13 years later and uploaded the photos to Facebook.

Family donates organs of boy killed in freak accident playing basketball

A Kentucky family is devastated after an 8-year-old boy died while playing at home, but they hope his memory will continue through the lives of others.

Watch: Paralyzed deputy regains movement, walks daughter down the aisle

Master Deputy Harold ‘Hal’ Davis was injured a year ago after a freak accident left him temporarily paralyzed, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.