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Veterans, Gold Star families given free access to National Parks, federal property starting Nov. 11

November 10, 2020

Veterans, Gold Star families given free access to National Parks, federal property starting Nov. 11

The U.S. Department of the Interior will be offering war veterans and the relatives of service members who died in the line of duty free entry to national parks and other federally owned properties beginning Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in a recent blog post.

Apollo 11: Only picture of Neil Armstrong on the moon up for auction

November 10, 2020

Apollo 11: Only picture of Neil Armstrong on the moon up for auction

The only photo of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong standing on the moon is slated to go up for auction, where it's expected to sell for big bucks.

Missouri deputy surprises son after Afghanistan deployment in emotional reunion

November 10, 2020

Missouri deputy surprises son after Afghanistan deployment in emotional reunion

A deputy sheriff had an emotional reunion with his son on Monday after returning from a deployment in Afghanistan.

Florida food bank sets goal to hand out 9,000 turkeys by Thanksgiving

November 9, 2020

Florida food bank sets goal to hand out 9,000 turkeys by Thanksgiving

With the holiday season approaching and plenty of need as the coronavirus pandemic lingers, a food bank in Florida is hoping to be able to provide thousands of families with a proper Thanksgiving meal.

Vietnam War Marine awarded Medal of Honor finally buried at Arlington

November 8, 2020

Vietnam War Marine awarded Medal of Honor finally buried at Arlington

A 90-year-old Florida woman was on hand last week as her son -- killed in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor -- was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Tennessee high school student 'stepped up,' helps senior cross busy street

November 8, 2020

Tennessee high school student 'stepped up,' helps senior cross busy street

A high school student in Tennessee is being praised after being spotted helping a senior citizen cross a busy road.

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly urges Americans 'to build again together'

November 8, 2020

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly urges Americans 'to build again together'

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has urged Americans “to build again together” following the election.

Quick-acting Georgia traffic cop saves choking teen

November 7, 2020

Quick-acting Georgia traffic cop saves choking teen

A motorcycle cop in Georgia helped save a child’s life Wednesday after spotting a frantic mother's vehicle stopped in a turning lane, police said.

California fire department honors boy, 4, who saved 2-year-old brother from drowning in backyard pool

November 7, 2020

California fire department honors boy, 4, who saved 2-year-old brother from drowning in backyard pool

A California fire department has honored a 4-year-old boy who saved his younger brother from drowning in a pool.

Woman says blood donation center employee is her 'hero' for saving her life

November 6, 2020

Woman says blood donation center employee is her 'hero' for saving her life

A phlebotomist in Florida saved an Air Force veteran from possible death when during a platelet donation discovery of high blood pressure led to an emergency room visit right before a potential heart attack.