Author: Zulekha Nathoo, USA TODAY

It was the first time Taylor Mason had ever been apart from her little girl. Now, the military mom is returning home to surprise the seven-year-old.

Fireworks have some pups making a run for it. To help owners celebrate Independence Day with their pets, a California shop created a silent display.

Loud fireworks can spook pets. To help owners celebrate Independence Day with their pups, a pet food brand created a silent display in California.

Jacqueline Norvell, known as the Brown Bag Lady, prepares beautiful meals and serves them to the unhoused on L.A.’s Skid Row.

When Mickey Mouse tells these kids to close their eyes for a magic trick, they have no idea the best surprise they could ask for is about to appear.

Child psychiatrist and mental health expert Dr. Christine Crawford shares ways to approach traumatic subject matter with our children.

USA TODAY spoke with three experts about collective grief, Black trauma and how to protect your mental health after the brutal death of Tyre Nichols.

Healthcare In Action, a mobile unit with nurses, doctors and a therapist, are helping dozens of unhoused patients get back on their feet. Here’s how.