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Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more stars team up for upcoming Grammys special to honor essential workers

May 28, 2020

Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more stars team up for upcoming Grammys special to honor essential workers

Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more celebrities are teaming up for an upcoming star-studded special, "United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes," which will honor essential workers across America.

Coronavirus sparks greater need for food banks across US

May 28, 2020

Coronavirus sparks greater need for food banks across US

The demand for food assistance has surged since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. America’s food banks have reported a 50-percent increase in the number of people they have served compared to the same time last year, according to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.

America Together: Texas principal travels 1,500 miles to honor each of his graduating seniors

May 28, 2020

America Together: Texas principal travels 1,500 miles to honor each of his graduating seniors

They couldn’t receive their diplomas on stage because of the coronavirus outbreak, so he brought the graduation to them instead.

Paralyzed veteran advocates for high-risk Americans during COVID-19 crisis

May 28, 2020

Paralyzed veteran advocates for high-risk Americans during COVID-19 crisis

U.S. Navy veteran Tom Wheaton, who has been living with paralysis since 1988 and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness for paralyzed veterans, is now aiming his efforts at people with serious disabilities who are facing mounting risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video of UPS driver fixing rolled-up American flag goes viral

May 28, 2020

Video of UPS driver fixing rolled-up American flag goes viral

It was a simple gesture, but it brought some people to tears.

Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic

May 27, 2020

Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic

The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.

Nursing student runs 100 miles to raise money for coronavirus relief

May 27, 2020

Nursing student runs 100 miles to raise money for coronavirus relief

People all over the country are coming up with creative, unique ways to help others as we continue to navigate our way through the ongoing pandemic.

Brad Paisley surprises over 600 nurses with special 'Thank You' video message

May 27, 2020

Brad Paisley surprises over 600 nurses with special 'Thank You' video message

Brad Paisley narrated a special video message for the nursing staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

National Women's Soccer League announces tournament to start 2020 season

May 27, 2020

National Women's Soccer League announces tournament to start 2020 season

The National Women’s Soccer League could be the first professional team sport to start playing since the coronavirus pandemic shut sports down across the spectrum in North America and around the world.

New Jersey salon owners plan to reopen June 1 despite governor’s order: 'It's come to a breaking point'

May 27, 2020

New Jersey salon owners plan to reopen June 1 despite governor’s order: 'It's come to a breaking point'

Jack Panico, a New Jersey salon owner, said on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday that hundreds of salons in the state plan to reopen on June 1 despite the governor's executive order because “it's come to a breaking point.”