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October 2, 2020

Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus

"The Cast Member Pantry" is feeding furloughed Disney employees amid the company's 28,000 layoffs.

October 1, 2020

Vietnam veteran's ID tag returned to North Dakota widow after found in Russia

An Army identification tag lost by an American soldier when he was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam was returned Wednesday to his widow after it was found by an American traveling in Russia. 

October 1, 2020

Martina McBride reacts to her Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit

The museum’s 2020 exhibit series dubbed “American Currents: State of the Music” was set to open in March but it's been postponed due to the coronavirus.

September 30, 2020

Florida firefighters make history as department's first all-female crew

These first responders got fired up to unexpectedly work together

September 25, 2020

Walgreens cashier pays for customer's items with her last $20

Rita Burns, a Walgreens cashier, personally paid for her customer’s $12 light bulbs with the last $20 in her bank account.

September 25, 2020

Vermont man visits cemetery, thanks 3,200+ veterans buried there: 'They're all heroes'

A Vermont man spent his Wednesday morning paying respects to more than 3,200 veterans buried at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 

September 24, 2020

Good Samaritan awarded year of free, unlimited subway rides after helping police catch NYC train derailment suspect

“New Yorkers are known for putting others ahead of themselves, and that's exactly what Rikien Wilder did," MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye said in a statement. "While we don't want members of the public placing themselves in danger by jumping onto the tracks, this brave Good Samaritan is a hero three times over - for removing debris, alerting personnel, and making sure the alleged perpetrator could not get away before police arrived. He truly exemplifies the best of New York."

September 24, 2020

California man builds dozens of desks to support virtual learning for students in need

There’s nothing like a neat and clean work space to get the job done.

September 24, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg movies 'On the Basis of Sex,' 'RBG' returning to theaters for charity

In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, movies about her life are coming back to theaters to raise money for the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. 

September 16, 2020

Ronald McDonald House raises awareness for childhood cancer with 'September Step Up' challenge

Ruth Browne, president and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House in New York City, said Wednesday that there's good news to report in the battle against cancer and highlighted the organization's "September Step Up" challenge, which is geared toward raising funds for patient care.