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Gary Sinise Foundation builds custom home for vet who lost his legs in combat

Many people know and love actor Gary Sinise, who has appeared on our screens for decades in many memorable roles. He’s best known for playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, and also co-starred in Apollo 13, The Green Mile and CSI: NY. ...

Alex Trebek’s daughter pays tribute to the late Jeopardy! host on first Father’s Day without him

Celebrating the first holiday without a loved one can be extremely difficult, especially when others around you are openly sharing about their day or posting about their own loved ones on social media. Ever year, ...

Teen honors late grandfather by mowing veterans’ lawns for free

Nathan Adams loved working with his grandfather Frederick in the yard where Frederick passed on all his green thumb knowledge to his teenage grandson. When the 72-year-old veteran died of cancer in February Nathan wanted ...

Patrick Swayze’s widow honors him on what would have been the couple’s 46th wedding anniversary

This September will mark 12 years since Patrick Swayze died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, and ever since his death, not a day goes by where his widow, Lisa Swayze, doesn’t think about the ...

Robert Redford’s daughter is all grown up – and she’s probably the prettiest woman in the world

Robert Redford is a true screen legend. The iconic actor has starred in some of the most classic films, and at one point or another has played every role there is. Now, his daughter Amy ...

Stranger donates car to veteran who wakes up at 3 a.m. every day just to get to work on time

A Navy veteran in Indianapolis recently received a gift that had him wondering if he was dreaming. Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, Michael Parks received a car that will not only help get ...

Reopening pub auctions off its first pint — highest bidder pays over $1,000 for the beer

For most of us the past year has been a long and stressful one, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, it finally seems like there’s an end in sight, and we’re returning to normalcy. ...

Teen who’s been homeless for 12 years graduates as valedictorian “because I have everything to lose”

High school isn’t a happy place for everyone, the stress of work amid the pressure of trying to fit in can make the experience one that many students are glad to put behind them. Once ...

John Travolta ‘isn’t interested’ in dating again after death of his wife Kelly Preston

The death of a spouse is one of the hardest things you can deal with in life, especially when they pass away relatively young. The grief can linger for years, and it’s up to the ...

Céline Dion postpones her European tour, tells fans “please don’t despair”

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on all of us. And one thing many people are really longing for is to once again experience live music. No matter if its in a bar or a ...