Instead of rushing to the nearest hospital, James Robbins rushed to the nearest computer to watch the birth of his baby boy thousands of miles away, WCCO reports. Robbins is a former marine who is currently on assignment for the Department of Defense in Kuwait. “It’s amazing what technology can do that you can bring somebody from Kuwait all the way to Woodbury, Minn., to be present for a delivery," he said.

Norm Coone, a double amputee and four-time cancer survivor, is planning a trek this weekend from Duluth to the Twin Cities on a cycle he pedals with his hands. The MS 150 ride is a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis. His brother is fighting the disease.

The Humane Society euthanized a diabetic cat left behind after its owner died, but no-kill proponents and Animal Ark are calling that a shocking mistake and say the society ignored the owner's legal will. The Humane Society says it didn't know about the will and put the animal down at the request of the owner's next of kin.