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Guy Fieri feeds thousands of first-responders battling California wildfires

October 7, 2020

Guy Fieri feeds thousands of first-responders battling California wildfires

Guy Fieri fed close to 3,000 firefighters from the Sonoma-Lake Napa Unit battling the wildfires.

US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship program

October 7, 2020

US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship program

The two-time World Cup-winning coach with the U.S. national team has turned her attention to making sure other women can pursue coaching careers in a sport where female coaches are rare.

Georgia pastor shocks pregnant Waffle House waitress with $12G tip after learning special detail about baby

October 5, 2020

Georgia pastor shocks pregnant Waffle House waitress with $12G tip after learning special detail about baby

What’s in a name?

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

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.

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

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.

Martina McBride reacts to her Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit

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.

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

September 30, 2020

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

These first responders got fired up to unexpectedly work together

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."