1 Lb. Puppy Unable to Walk on His Own Gets Christmas Wish to Receive Custom Wheelchair

Photo: courtesy Walkin' Pets TheShih Tzu/Yorkiepuppy, who weighs just under 1.5 lbs. (23 ounces), recently received a tiny custom wheelchair fromWalkin' Pets, a New Hampshire-based pet mobility company, and can now move on his own. courtesy Walkin' Pets “I would certainly encourage most people who want to give a little special needs dog a chance. You will never find a more grateful heart than in a dog than one that you’ve rescued,” she said.

1 Male Hostage Released Uninjured from Texas Synagogue, Others Still Being Held by Suspect

Photo: ANDY JACOBSOHN/AFP via Getty One male victim was released Saturday evening, following an hours-long hostage situation that began in the morning at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. According to astatementfrom the Colleyville Police Department, the victim was released uninjured shortly after 5 p.m. local time and did not require medical attention. Police said that he would be reunited with his family as soon as possible. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.

1 Man Killed, Another Trapped After Kentucky Coal Plant Collapse, Authorities Say

One man died after he and another man became trapped inside a Kentucky coal plant that collapsed on Tuesday, prompting an emergency crew rescue mission.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshearannounced the fatalityafter a coal preparation plant in Martin County caved in.“Kentucky, we have some tough news out of Martin County to share,” he said. “At least one of the workers trapped inside the collapsed coal preparation plant has died. Please pray for the family and loved ones of this individual.

1 Million Kids Have Fled Ukraine Since Russian Invasion Began, Says U.N.: 'Dark Historical First'

Ukrainian children.Photo: NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP via Getty A million children have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine amidRussia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations. The organization’s UNICEF agency reports that 2 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded in late February and that half of those fleeing the violence are children. UNICEF spokesman James Elder appeared on CNN Tuesday where he told host Wolf Blitzer, “We’ve never faced a refugee crisis at this speed and scale.

1 Month Before His Death, Kobe Bryant Was Spotted Helping Car Crash Victims in California

Over a month beforeKobe Bryantdied in ahelicopter crash, he offered up help after witnessing a car accident in California. On December 13, 2019, the former Los Angeles Lakers player was spotted assisting the victims of a vehicle crash in Newport Beach, California,TMZ Sportsreported at the time. Bryant was also a good Samaritan the previous year when he witnessed a different car crash in Newport Beach. Ryan Williams, who was involved in the 2018 incident, reflected on Bryant’s lasting kindness on Twitter over the weekend after learning of the athlete’s tragic death.