Christian Indonesians Live in NJ Church’s Sanctuary to Avoid Deportation
The Reformed Church of Highland Park(HIGHLAND PARK, N.J.) — This Christmas marks Day 295 for a central New Jersey church playing host to a group of Indonesians living within its sanctuary.Five Christian men remain at the church, hoping its brick walls…
New York Knicks Player Amare Stoudemire Plays ‘Santa’
ABC News(NEW YORK) — He’s the shot blocking, ball dunking player with the New York Knicks.But this season, Amare Stoudemire is also doubling as a secret Santa.For the Crowder family, Stoudemire’s surprise knock on their door is just what t…
Ex-Marine Jon Hammar Freed From Mexico Prison
WPLG/ABC News(NEW YORK) — A former U.S. Marine has been released from a Mexico jail after being locked up for five months on gun charges.Officials from the U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico met Jon Hammar at the prison Friday and escorted hi…
‘Secret Sandy’ Brings Christmas Presents to Hurricane Victims
Joy Huang(NEW YORK) — Superstorm Sandy came just before the holidays destroying mostly everything in her path.But she hasn’t destroyed the Christmas spirit for those affected by her wrath.Thanks to Secret Sandy, two women are making holiday wish lists…
Camel Roams Southern California Streets After Escaping Circus
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — A circus camel roamed the streets of a Southern California city after it escaped from its handlers.The camel is part of the Ramos Bros. Circus and the incident started during some exercises Friday afternoon.“Somebody drop…
Holiday Miracle as Man Awakes from Monthlong Coma
ABC News(SAN FRANCISCO) — Doctors told Benjamin Pessah’s family he might not live after he was shot in the head. But after waking from an almost month-long coma, Pessah said his first words and took his first steps just in time for Thanksgiving….
Smile! Thanksgiving Is Instagram’s Biggest Day
Stockbyte/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — It’s officially a new American tradition: Instagraming Thanksgiving.On Thursday, we asked the photo-sharing service how many photos related to the holiday were being uploaded. At around 3 p.m. ET it told us 100 p…
Americans Give Thanks, Help Others This Thanksgiving
Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Most Americans will spend Thanksgiving by overindulging in turkey and all the fixings, and then sit in the warm company of friends and family to watch football and eat pie.But victims of superstorm Sandy, which battered the No…
Texas Thanksgiving Pile-Up Kills Two
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — A major traffic tie-up involving about a hundred vehicles on a Texas highway this Thanksgiving has killed two and sent 50 to the hospital, according to ABC affiliate KBMT-TV. Dozens of vehicles crashed into one a…
Ring Them Bells – Not! Salvation Army Noise Complaint
PRNewsFoto/The Salvation Army(PORTSMOUTH, N.H.) — A New Hampshire woman has called the cops on the Salvation Army. Her complaint? Loud bell-ringing.Sarah Hamilton-Parker, who works in the Portsmouth jewelry store, Lovell Designs, says the Salvation Ar…
On Thanksgiving, Family of Baby with Rare Disease “So Grateful”
Courtesy of Jenna Buswell(SEATTLE) — A stranger who raffles his beloved race car to help a baby he’s never met.A caring, intrepid team of doctors halfway around the world, who could save that baby’s life.And watching that wide-eyed baby gi…
U.S. Marine Surprises Sons at College Football Game
ABC News(NEW YORK) — When 10-year-old Noah Ricafrente and his 8-year-old brother, Elijah, got tickets to the Eastern Carolina University football game with the rest of their Pop Warner football team, it was a big deal.When the two brothers from Cherry…
New Study Finds Humans May Be Getting Dumber
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Despite the advances of civilization over the years, a new study finds humans may actually be decreasing in their levels of intellectual ability.A team of researchers at Stanford University have been conducting a stu…
Skydiving Lovebirds Fall Into Marriage from 13,000 Feet
Michael Pahl/Skydive Utah(SALT LAKE CITY) — When a Utah couple was wed Thursday, they decided to take the plunge, literally. Emily Lucero and Allan Toole boarded a plane in Tooele, Utah, as just another couple engaged to be married. After parachuting …
Race 2 Recover NYC: Website Matches Canceled Marathon Hotels Rooms with Those in Need
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) — A website only a day old may turn out to be crucial to getting displaced New Yorkers without heat and hot water into warm hotel rooms this weekend in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Race 2 Recover NYC, acco…
Bride’s Shattered Wedding Saved by Surprise Donation
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Niki Stephan, 28, and Brian Smith, 28, of Portland, Ore., were prepared to say “For better or for worse” to one another, but the ballroom for their wedding wasn’t.After they had already paid $…
Henri the Cat Goes Viral, Turns Profit in the Name of Art
William Braden(NEW YORK) — Henri is not your typical feline companion. In fact, Henri explains in great detail why he loathes humans and any typical cat behavior, including that of his furry roommate.His contempt for everyone around him has gone viral…
Orionid Meteor Shower: Shooting Stars Saturday Night
Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Little bits of sky will fall on Saturday night, and if you’re lucky and blessed with clear weather, you may be treated to a pleasant, quiet show. The Orionid meteor shower peaks after midnight, and it’s best…
Deaf Quadriplegic David Rose Leaves Touching Farewell Blog
http://daveonwheels.blogspot.com(NEW YORK) — A deaf, quadriplegic California man who died from pneumonia left behind a touching and humorous farewell note for the family, friends and supporters who made up his devoted social media following. David Ros…
Astronaut Talks Dessert, Voting and Triathlons from Space
PRNewsFoto/NASA(NEW YORK) — Domino’s doesn’t deliver, there’s no alcohol, and no fresh coffee, but the astronauts aboard the International Space Station are going to have a real treat. They just got a special delivery of chocolate-va…