Ronnie Li

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Ronnie Li

A causal hangout turned into the surprise of a lifetime for an Army veteran when he noticed someone unexpected in the background of his picture. Cody Hinchee, 32, and Dylan McKee, 31, formed an unbreakable bond while stationed together in Maryland. They spent three years serving side by side and became something like brothers. Unfortunately, life pulled them in different directions after they left the service. When Cody lost a close friend recently, his wife Kayla had an epiphany: life is too short.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ronnie Li

What began as a routine shopping trip turned into an extraordinary rescue mission at a home-improvement store in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shelby Elko and her husband Alex were browsing in the gardening section when they heard tiny, mysterious cries. The couple tracked the sound to an unexpected source: a towering pallet of lava rock bags, completely wrapped in plastic. After Shelby’s attempt to investigate fell short, Alex stepped in by jumping up and tearing through the plastic wrap.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ronnie Li

Steve Carell’s surprise announcement had fire-affected Southern California seniors cheering - and it’s still making waves. Watch the video above to see the moment a Hollywood star delivers the news students will never forget!For Pasadena High School senior class president Daniella Novo, the timing couldn’t have been better. After devastating wildfires forced many families to relocate, the price of prom tickets had become a major concern.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ronnie Li

When a delivery driver spotted something amiss on her route, her patriotic passion kicked in immediately. Outside a home in Mountain Green, Utah, an Amazon delivery worker had just dropped off a package when something caught her eye. The homeowner's Stars and Stripes, which was fluttering on the flagpole beside the entrance, was tangled. So, unaware she was being recorded, she took a moment to set things right.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ronnie Li

When 3-year-old Oliver was playing hide-and-seek at his play group in Waltham, Massachusetts, he had no idea his favorite person in the world was waiting to be found. Oliver and his uncle, 22-year-old Oran shared an unbreakable bond even 400 miles of distance couldn’t shake. While Oran attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the duo stayed close through FaceTime calls filled with excited updates about everything from skating achievements to new toys.