More than 50 years after Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts was killed in Vietnam, ABC News helped his family reconnect with his legacy—unearthing rare footage that captured the admiration of his men and honoring the first Black officer to receive the Medal of Honor.
Oliver Widger ditched the 9-to-5 for the high seas, sailing the globe with his cat Phoenix after being diagnosed with a rare disorder. Now a viral sensation, his journey has inspired millions—with a surprise care drop from e.l.f. and a hero’s welcome in Hawaii.
Love was in the air—literally—when an Alaska Airlines flight crew helped a couple flying to their wedding collect heartfelt marriage advice from fellow passengers, turning a routine flight into an unforgettable celebration.
A 13-year-old girl in Carmel, California, turned the tables on her attacker earlier this month using three years of jiu-jitsu training to defend herself, leaving the man limping away with a broken ankle.
A Canadian woman discovered a vintage heart-shaped locket in a thrift store—containing photos of a World War II couple. Thanks to the magic of Facebook, she reunited it with the couple’s granddaughter, proving social media can still be a force for good.
In a stunning display of dedication, Schenectady anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just before air time—but still showed up to deliver the news. Her water broke at 4:15 A.M., and by 6:00, she was live on air.
After suffering a heart attack on a Montreal sidewalk, an 87-year-old man was saved by a mystery Good Samaritan who performed CPR for 20 minutes before disappearing. Now, the family hopes to find the unknown lifesaver.
A Pennsylvania family praised their local Texas Roadhouse after staff lovingly prepared a final steak dinner for their terminally ill Great Dane, complete with a heartfelt note and signatures from the team.
After months of icy indifference, giant panda Qing Bao is finally warming up to Bao Li at the National Zoo—raising hopes for a rare panda love connection in D.C.
Dairy Queen made wedding dreams (and soft-serve wishes) come true in Texas—catering a celebration for free after a bride’s viral TikTok plea and a perfectly matched groom named Bradley Blizzard.
