A Girl Like Me Inc. helps support young girls and mothers meet the challenge of parenthood
Tyra founded “A Girl Like Me Inc.” to encourage and empower other young girls and mothers ages 11 to 25, many of whom, she says, are too scared to tell anyone they’re pregnant.
15th Rock 4 Tots fundraiser collects Christmas gifts for kids in need, showcasing bands all weekend
A Detroit tradition Rock for Tots returns where you can see the best local bands for a whole weekend - and help out kids at the same time.
‘They were so shocked’: Georgia woman travels 5,000 miles to surprise parents for Thanksgiving
Lesley Hauler, who lives in the United Kingdom, flew to Atlanta to surprise her parents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The video captured the heartwarming reunion.
Family of Melissa Highsmith, toddler abducted 51 years ago, 'overjoyed' after being reunited
Melissa Highsmith was raised just minutes from where she was abducted from her mother's Fort Worth, Texas, apartment on Aug. 23, 1971, when she was just 21 months old.
Detroit family officially adopts daughter on Adoption Day
Monique Jackson, who has raised 3-year-old Kensington since she was an infant, is now officially her mom after an adoption celebration on Adoption Day.
Detroit Lions, Pure Heart serve Thanksgiving dinner to children of incarcerated parents
“That’s what this is for," said Lions tight end James Mitchell. "Just to bring a smile to somebody’s face and really just to shed a light. Really I was involved with stuff like this back where I’m from. My dad was a pastor, so we did a lot of things like this. So to be able to do it here as well as I did it back home, it’s awesome.”
14-year-old arthritis patient raises awareness at Jingle Bell Run in Pontiac
“They told me I was not going to make it to my 13th birthday and I'm 14 now almost going to be 15. I'm eventually going to start driving and live a beautiful life."
Missouri teen who rushed to help officer shot in line of duty honored for heroism
The teen was on a shopping trip when she rushed to assist an officer who was shot.
Tearjerking video: Chimpanzee reunited with newborn baby after nearly 2-day separation
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Lost rescue dog turns herself in at police station, footage shows
Footage released by officials shows the border collie entering through automatic doors at the police station before sitting down in the corner of the reception area.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Operation Christmas Child collects gifts for kids around the world - starting with a shoebox
As we approach the holiday season a group called Operation Christmas Child" is getting ready to deliver gifts to kids around the world - and you can help spread the joy.
Oakland County woman celebrates 110th birthday
Family, friends, and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter gathered Friday to honor a family matriarch, Mary Couch, as she celebrates her 110th birthday.
DTE VETS Energy Group helps Air Force veteran left with burn pit breathing injuries
"For most of us, me included, it’s just kind of the price that you pay for doing your part," he said. "We carry the scar so others don’t have to."
Domino’s Pizza employee makes dessert for girl whose birthday party guests didn't show
Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”
Detroiter Henry Baul was one of the first Black Marines - and a trailblazing hero
Devastated by the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry joined the Marine Corps becoming one of the first Black Marines to fight for their country.
Van Gogh, a one-eared rescue dog, creates art with tongue
Van Gogh was recused from a dog fighting ring, which left him with severe injuries, including a mutilated ear and several lacerations on his body.
Veteran in need gets brand new roof on Commerce Township home
"You always like to think you can do it on your own, right?" LaChance said. "Many of us, it's a human weakness that we have. And I finally recognized that I'm at a point where I needed the help."
‘House of 1,000 Pumpkins’ Halloween display raises money for cancer research
A Rhode Island man has raised hundreds of dollars for the American Cancer Society amid his wife’s cancer diagnosis.