WATCH: Army mom deployed for more than a year surprises son as he’s honored at Oklahoma school

One student got a very special and emotional surprise on his birthday while at school.
James Van Der Beek bows out of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion due to illness. Lin Manuel Miranda to pitch in

James Van Der Beek misses the Dawson’s Creek reunion due to illness, with Lin-Manuel Miranda stepping in as his understudy for a special fundraising event in New York City.
12-year-old athlete overcomes obstacles to compete for a national title

Caleb Hansen, a 12-year-old, is inspiring others by overcoming ADHD, Type 1 Diabetes, and bullying through sports. Now a quarterfinalist in the Youth Athlete of the Year competition, he’s chasing his dream of becoming a D1 football
Army identifies 4 soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Washington state

The Army has identified four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
TikTok’s US algorithm to be overseen by Oracle under proposed deal

New details were revealed Monday on the reported deal that will allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S.
Gunman killed in shooting at an Amazon facility in Georgia

A suspected gunman was killed at an Amazon facility in Columbus, Georgia.
Celebrate National Hobbit Day with this ’78 video of superfans watching the Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings was famously made live-action in the early-2000s. Did you know that an animated version was released in 1978?
Suspect on the run in South Carolina after holding cashiers at gunpoint, shooting at witness

Police say it happened at a South Carolina Dollar General location Sunday night.
Effingham County Restaurant Scare: Co-owner recalls chaos when ‘rowdy’ customer returned with gun

Monica Lopez said that, in the heat of the moment, her greatest fear was for the safety of her family.
FTC takes Amazon to trial over Prime subscription practices

A trial begins to decide whether Amazon tricked customers into signing up for Prime