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Parents stage touching photo in tribute to late son: 'I see our entire family'

When they welcomed a new baby after the loss of their son, this couple found a beautiful way to show their complete family together at last.

Dog finds loving new home after being dumped on road, tangled in chain

KD the dog, who was unceremoniously dumped by a Dallas road and left to fend for herself, now has a loving home thanks to good Samaritans.

Watch the Eagles kicker’s dad's sweet reaction to his epic game-winning kick

Rookie kicker Jake Elliott made a record-setting field goal to beat the Giants. You could say his dad was proud.

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Couple’s vacation cruise turns into life-changing rescue mission after hurricane

For passengers on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas, a vacation became a first row seat to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma.

Saying yes to the adventure of foster care

The call came at midnight: "We have a 3-year-old girl at the hospital. Her mom was shot and is not expected to live through the night. Can you come pick her...

Student asks to bring dog to class during hurricane — and got this amazing reply

While preparing to evacuate for Hurricane Irma, Jessica Lewis emailed her professor asking for a huge favor: to bring her dog to class.

Meet Frida the Labrador retriever who’s saving lives following Mexico earthquake

The 7-year-old search dog became a social media star after the Mexican navy tweeted out her career-wide accomplishments.

Carson Daly's Instagram posts about his late mother will make you cry

Carson Daly paid a sweet tribute to his late mother, Pattie Daly Caruso, who died at 73 years old on Sunday.

Renee Zellweger surprises animal rescue group by volunteering to help Harvey pets

As volunteers rushed to care for abandoned pets in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, one Oscar winner quietly stepped up to help.

As a busy wife and mom of two kids, 'I am the keeper'

To all of you who are keepers, I see you. I know the weight of the things you keep. I know the invisible work you do — which doesn't come with a pay check or...

After life of abuse, a headband-wearing pit bull is named ‘hero dog’ of the year

When Abigail the pit bull was picked up as a stray, nobody knew if she'd survive, much less thrive and go on to win a top honor.

Emerging from the fog of parenting small children

Bit by bit you find pieces of yourself you set aside long ago. You collect the nearly forgotten pieces as you go. A book here, a quiet cup of coffee there....

12 touching signs you're a NICU parent

In honor of Neonatal Nurses Day on Sept. 15, a mom reflects on the place that made her a stronger person than she ever believed possible.

Here's to all the moms who are exhausted before their day really begins

Someday we'll be sitting in our tidy kitchens or leaving a silent house. And from what I hear we'll miss this. We'll miss these signs of love and life behind...

Woman reunites with dog her parents gave up 11 years ago — and then says goodbye

Kate Griffin saw the little dog walking across the street and just knew it was Cami — the dog her parents had given away over a decade ago.

The weight of motherhood: 'I can still pick him up, so I do'

Last week, he asked me to carry him downstairs. I could have said no, you are a big boy now. But I don't say no. I juggle the other things in my hands and find...

Last 9/11 Ground Zero search dog honored in area ravaged by Hurricane Harvey

A life-size bronze statue of a beloved dog named Bretagne who inspired thousands to persevere was unveiled in a Houston suburb on Sept. 11.

When I feel overwhelmed as a mom, I remember: 'You're going to miss it'

You're going to miss someone needing you ALL THE TIME. You're going to miss being called out for maybe a hundred times a day for all things great and small....

NYPD gives son of fallen officer a special send-off on first day of kindergarten

A group of NYPD officers gave 5-year-old Austin Tuozzolo an unforgettable walk on his first day of school after his father was killed in the line of duty.

Gospel singers who comforted Harvey victims sing 'Lean on Me' on 'Tonight Show'

Gospel singers whose impromptu performance at a Texas shelter went viral gave a stirring performance on "The Tonight Show" Tuesday.

Hey, Ma, I got this! Watch toddler without arms help baby brother with pacifier

This sweet video of two young brothers has been viewed over 50,000 times.

Daughter of Houston hero speaks out about furniture store owner's selfless act

'Mattress Mack' opened his furniture stores to Houstonians after Harvey, and in a sweet post, daughter thanks her dad for being selfless.

Daddy's salon: 23 adorable photos of dads doing their little girls' hair

When it comes to the daddy-daughter bond, one of the sweetest ways dads show fatherly love is by styling their little ones' hair.

Meet the woman who refused to abandon 20 dogs to Harvey devastation

Betty Walter thought she might be forgotten as she waited in her Houston, Texas, attic with 20 dogs as the water rose during the storm.

Man and pit bull have emotional reunion after being hit by drunken driver

The first thing Chance Patterson remembers after being hit by a drunken driver is asking about his dogs, Carlitos and Izzy.

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan welcome 2nd daughter with sweet letter

The Facebook CEO and his wife, Priscilla Chan, welcomed their second baby daughter, August, with a sweet letter on the social platform.

'Somebody cares': Artists gift struggling families with hand-painted portraits

"Life can be fabulous, but sometimes it can be very hard, and what better thing to do than to reach out to your neighbor and say, 'I care?'"

Makeup artist's magic helps cheer his mom after his brother's death

In the wake of his brother's death, a Hollywood makeup artist has lifted the spirits of their elderly mom with regular makeup sessions.

Mario Lopez opens up about fatherhood — and 'Saved By The Bell' playdates

Mario Lopez opened up to TODAY about raising a family in Hollywood and keeping in touch with "Saved By The Bell" cast members.

Derek Hough helps mom learn to dance to honor her late sister and mother

A mom of two who wanted to learn to dance as a way to honor her late sister and mother got a surprise from Megyn Kelly in TODAY's "Summer of Yes'' series.

10-year-old boy delivers his baby brother — and saves his life

Jayden Fontenot not only helped his mom deliver his baby brother, his swift actions saved the boy's life when the infant wasn't breathing.

Hero pit bulls save kids from snake attack: ‘They are 100 percent family’

Melissa Butt is confident that nothing bad will happen to her grandchildren when Slayer the dog is around, and he recently proved her right.

Spilled tea, loud sobs and a big reminder: Our children simply want to try

Can you imagine how frustrating it is to try things and fail, over and over, all day long? Toddlers do that all day.

The touching story behind this 7-year-old social media star's hilarious videos

Katie Ryan, mom of social media star Ava Ryan, opens up about how her funny daughter helped her get over the death of her younger sister.

After losing her husband, woman adopts dying dog that ‘no one wants’

There's no telling how long Melani Andrews and Jake, a senior dog dying of cancer, will have together, but he's living the "good life" now.

‘You are loved’: A mother’s note of gratitude to her newly adopted teen

"I know adoption isn't all beauty... but son, it's a journey that you will never again have to face alone." For 454 days, Holly Romero opened her home and her...

To the mom struggling to hold it together

I don't see you because you don't let it show. Like me, you wear a brave mask. You smile to hide your stress, even on the bad days. You get up every day, put...

Princess Diana ‘would have been the best grandmother ever,’ says brother

As the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death looms, her family remembers the popular royal's legacy and what might have been.

While their parents serve time, this organization gives their children hope

A special summer camp and after-school program gives children with incarcerated parents a place where they can feel like they belong.

'My lost boy somehow found a way'

He hasn't been hungry in years. He sleeps in a bed. With a woman who loves him. But he still won't let me throw away any of his shoes.

Breast milk donation: Helping the tiniest babies — including mine

I was wheeled into the NICU holding a tiny dropper with one precious drop of colostrum. One. Because it was what I could do for him. It was the first way I...

My daughter melted down at Walmart — and what happened next made me cry

You never know the problems a child has that causes them to misbehave, and unless you know the struggle of being a parent to a child like mine, you cannot judge...