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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Real-life Spider-Man shows up to help in Florida after Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma brought out the superheroes... literally.

Meet the ‘hot cops’ who are helping the nation heal after Hurricane Irma

A photo of three Florida police officers preparing for duty in Hurricane Irma's wake went viral, drawing comments that made the chief blush.

This nun had no problem wielding a chainsaw while clearing debris from Irma

Sister Margaret Ann of Miami took to the streets with a chainsaw to clear a path for her neighbors.

Dylan Dreyer's husband sent her a sweet message when she was scared during Irma

A supportive text message from her husband helped TODAY meteorologist Dylan Dreyer deal with her fear of the potential dangers in covering Hurricane Irma. ...

Kerry Sanders helps rescue 2 dolphins stranded on Florida beach

The NBC correspondent came across two dolphins while reporting on Hurricane Irma from Marco Island, Florida.

Southwest donates plane to fly homeless animals from hurricane-ravaged Houston

When Texas shelters found themselves overrun with homeless pets after last month's storm, Southwest stepped in to help move dozens of animals across the country....

Kristen Bell 'literally saved' Josh Gad's family from Hurricane Irma

When Gad's family found themselves stranded in Orlando on Friday, his "Frozen" co-star stepped in to help them snag a room in her hotel.

Beyonce, Janet Jackson and other celebs bring light to Harvey victims in Houston

Megastars Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Kevin Hart and others visited Houston to dig in, raise money and volunteer to help hurricane victims.

Stranger gives desperate Florida shopper store's last emergency generator

Pam Brekke drove 30 miles to a Lowe's in Orlando to buy a generator for her father, who is on oxygen and cannot be without power during the coming storm.

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.

College football crowd stands to wave at children in neighboring hospital

The University of Iowa unveiled a new tradition in its season-opening win that immediately became of the best in college football.

Officer reunites mom with baby after high-water rescue during Harvey

When a baby girl became separated from her mother during Hurricane Harvey, this officer used social media to reunite them.

Helping after Harvey: How you can join TODAY in relief effort

TODAY's Jeff Rossen will be criss-crossing the country with the United Way next week to accept donations for Hurricane Harvey victims and also has ways you...

This impromptu gospel performance at a hurricane shelter is giving us chills

Volunteer Victoria White inspired a group of Hurricane Harvey evacuees at a shelter north of Houston with a rousing gospel song.

Dedicated delivery! How these Pizza Hut workers got food to Harvey victims

Amid the terrible floods that struck Texas recently, there are a few bright spots we can be grateful for. This one comes with cheese.

Leggings? Spaghetti straps? High school makes surprising change to dress code

Last year, a Chicago-area high school banned clothing like leggings, hats, hoodies and tank tops. This year, it's doing an about-face.

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.

Nursing home residents saved from waist-high water during Hurricane Harvey

A frightening scene of nursing home residents being stuck in water up to their waists during Hurricane Harvey has come to a happy ending.

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.

'People helping people': The story behind this iconic Hurricane Harvey photo

A picture is worth a thousand words, but these photos from Texas speak volumes.

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.

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Woman honors grandmother she never met by wearing her wedding dress

Madison Kantzer always knew she would wear her grandmother's vintage gown to her wedding. Not only did it fit her perfectly, it helped her share her big day...

Ashley Graham’s mom wears a bikini for the 1st time in decades — and rocks it!

Supermodel Ashley Graham posted a photo of her mom wearing a bikini for the first time since 1984 — and she looks fabulous.

Teen told that crop tops are for ‘skinny girls’ responds with positivity

Body-positive Instagram model Noonie Regardless embraces her curves. When another account turned her pic into a cruel meme, she fired back.

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.

This photo of two Little Leaguers glued to their phones is not what you think

These Little League players from South Dakota and the Dominican Republic bridged the language barrier to have a conversation thanks to Google Translate. ...

Watch this college athlete win a full ride on spontaneous field goal challenge

Some people crumble under pressure. It's safe to say that Bowling Green State University football student Jake Suder is not one of those people.

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.

Long-lost diamond engagement ring found wrapped around a carrot in a garden

An 84-year-old woman's engagement ring that had been missing for nearly 13 years was found in a garden with a carrot inside it.

Judge Judy lets dog loose in courtroom to identify his true owner

TV personality Judge Judy Sheindlin recently took an unusual approach in deciding the case of contested dog ownership.

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.

From kindergarten to college — this freshman is marking a milestone in the sweetest way

The teen posted a tweet showing photos of him and his dad on the first day of kindergarten — and then moving into his college dorm.

This coding boot camp is training veterans for jobs in the tech industry

A coding boot camp called Galvanize is on a mission to provide veterans with skills needed to fill modern jobs in the tech industry. In this week's Sunday Spotlight,...

College football player who helps kids in need surprised with scholarship

University of Minnesota kicker Justin Juenemann had an unforgettable moment when he was surprised with a full scholarship at the hospital where he volunteers....

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