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Kids buy back dad's beloved Mustang, 17 years after he sold it to pay medical bills

A pair of siblings surprised their father by buying back his 1993 Ford Mustang GT nearly 20 years after he sold it to pay for their mother's cancer treatments....

Hero volunteer rescues 6 dogs from rising Florence floodwaters

In a dramatic video, a good Samaritan saved a pack of frightened dogs locked outside in North Carolina.

Man gets honest about relationship’s ‘pecking order’ in hilarious engagement pic

Joe and Nikki Tingley chose a clever (and adorable) way to feature their dog, Buddy, in their engagement photo shoot.

When a woman with cerebral palsy was denied a manicure, this cashier stepped in

Because of her cerebral palsy, Peters’ hands tend to shake, meaning a manicure would simply take a bit more precision than usual.

Cassidy Gifford writes sweet message on 3rd anniversary of father Frank's death

Cassidy Gifford remembered her famous father, football and broadcasting legend Frank Gifford, on the third anniversary of his death.

Cat and chicken found huddling together after deadly California fire

Firefighters found a cat and a chicken "finding comfort in each other" after the Carr Fire in Shasta County, California.

Here are the top US vacation spots to visit with your dog

Rod and Amy Burkert took their two dogs on a 15,000-mile road trip across the United States, and picked their top destinations for pet-friendly travel.

An 'angel' helped one struggling widow buy groceries; it was Ludacris

Crying with gratitude, she asked who he was and he said, "Just a guy."

2-year-old girl hands out burritos to exhausted firefighters battling wildfire

Watch this toddler cheer up firefighters battling the deadly Carr Fire in northern California.

Mom's song pleads for children to 'Slow Down' and stop growing up so fast

You're going to need to hug your kids after watching this one.

Watch Mariah Carey help pull off surprise engagement for backup dancer

Mariah Carey ceded the stage during one of her shows to allow for the boyfriend of one of her backup dancers to pull off a surprise proposal.

A couple's beach wedding was ruined by storm — and then a stranger saved the day

A Mississippi wedding was almost ruined when a storm hit, but a nearby stranger stepped in to save the ceremony and the day.

How to be the worst mother-in-law ever

See, I know how this works. In order to stay close to my son, I need to stay close to the one to whom he gives his heart.

Be the one: A mom's reminder to enjoy summers with kids while they're small

Writing in the TODAY Parenting Team, North Carolina mom Adrian Wood encourages fellow moms to stop, breathe and enjoy summertime. "Be the one who remembers...

To the mom at the water park, thank you

I vowed to myself, there in that kitschy water park, that I won't ever deny myself a pool date because I don't want to wear my bathing suit.

What would my 1970s mom do? (Drink Tab and lock us outside)

I was born in 1974. It no more occurred to my mom to coddle us Precious Snowflakes than it did to quit drinking a case of Tab a day.

‘One America’: Small town welcomes thousands of refugees with Southern hospitality

The city of Clarkston, Georgia, is a destination for international refugees that packs 40 nationalities speaking 60 languages into the town's 1.4 square miles....

NICU babies celebrate their first July 4 in a beautiful photo shoot

The holiday celebration was adorable, and a welcome break for stressed-out parents.

See one son's heartfelt message to his mom and all mothers of kids with autism

Growing up with autism, he couldn't always tell his mom how much her support and love meant to him. So he's telling her now.

What social media and the selfie generation did to my teenage daughter

We don't give this generation enough credit. These are good kids doing their best to navigate through a world that has instant access to everything and every...

What I wish I had known about my journey through postpartum depression

This mom thought that if she could just be the perfect mother, her feelings of despair would go away. They didn't. Here's the story of her journey through postpartum...

How to help your kid who has your anxiety gene

Anxiety. Do you have it? If you do, your child may have it too. So how do you help your kid cope?

The moment of truth when raising a ‘differently wired’ kid

It didn't take long for me to realize our school journey with my son Asher wasn't going to go the way I expected.

Charity starts in the home: Ideas to help your kids get involved

It can be amazing to see how eagerly children embrace the privilege of serving others. Here’s how to help them contribute to meaningful causes.

To the moms fighting all the battles no one sees

Moms fight for their kids. They keep going even when it feels impossible. They are willing to do the hard stuff that breaks their hearts into millions of pieces...

We've got all boys, and we're all good

Some may hope for a boy or a girl, but once the baby arrives, you realize that's just who you needed all along.

Teacher's dying request honored with backpacks filled for needy kids

The final wish of a retired teacher before she died from cancer was fulfilled at her funeral with donations of backpacks and supplies for needy students.

I'm doing the working mom dance, and wow, am I tired!

"It's a miracle I'm even here." These are the words I mumble to myself when I sit down at my desk every day.

I’m on my 18th summer with my kids — and all too soon, my porch will be empty

I can’t believe the time went by so quickly. That’s why the sight of these shoes has me feeling a little sentimental.

Teen helps man who is blind and deaf on flight: ‘It’s just something you do’

One passenger called it a "beautiful reminder" of the good in the world.

This family portrait is going viral for all the right reasons

Justin McClure said he hopes this photo shoot will help his daughters understand the beauty of their blended background.

For this mom of 3, the days are hard — and magical

I get so much satisfaction from nurturing you and feeding you and snuggling with you, but there are times when your energy overwhelms me.

Bullied teen wows 'America's Got Talent' judges with soulful performance

See which judge hit the prized golden buzzer and left the 15-year-old crying with joy.

I choose my baby over my to-do list

When my little girl needed me to put her before chores and work, she helped me see what an enormous blessing it can be to be needed.

Hoda, Dylan, Al and TODAY team celebrate Father's Day with cute videos and pics

See the sweet shoutouts, including Hoda's video of Hailey Joy saying the word "dadda."

Ode to a dad who never, ever tires of playing with his son

My husband relishes the time our little boy wants to spend playing, and playing, and playing. "This will pay big dividends later when he's a teenager," he always...

I didn't have a dad, but my son does

Growing up, I didn't have a dad, so I had no idea what would happen to me when I saw my partner become one.

Stepdads, boyfriends and other REAL dads take one for the team

Thank you to all the wonderful men who raise someone else's children as their own. You guys may not be fathers, but Father’s Day is your day too.

Dad, I just found this picture of you — and I miss you so much

You'd be shocked to see all the little ones in this house. You'd be humbled because one bears your name. You'd hug them, laugh at them, and tell them how much...