
Joining Strait at the news conference will be country western artists Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, and Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Ron Nirenberg. The multi-network broadcast included music stars like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Drake, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled and more.
Information will be available throughout the broadcast, but supporters can make donations via phone, text messaging, or online throughout the broadcast and up to one hour after the telethon ends. "With something in the disease-related community, you go: 'I hope this helps.' This one, you go: 'Oh, it's going to help'". As Billy Crystal said in closing the show, "This is what America is all about...a gathering of people from all across the country".
"The effects of climate change are playing out around the world every day", said Beyonce, before listing the array of natural disasters that have affected the world this week. Dave Matthews picked his guitar from a studio above Times Square, and Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato and Cece Winans sang the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends". They don't care if you're an immigrant, black or white, Hispanic or Asian, Jewish or Muslim, wealthy or poor. Tori Kelly and Luis Fonsi teamed up for a soaring version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".
Oprah and Cher relayed the tale of the man saved from flood waters by a human chain of passers-by. In the USA, these networks include ABC, Bravo, CBS, E!, FOX, HBO, MTV, MTV2, MTV Live, MTV Classic, NBC and Oxygen. Apple pledged $5 million to the effort while Merk and Albertsons Cos. each gave $1 million. For numerous stars, the storms hit close to home. I haven't been able to be there.
ORANGE, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Paul Morris checks on neighbors homes in a flooded district of Orange as Texas slowly moves toward recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey on September 7, 2017 in Orange, Texas. "We want to come together as a nation and believe in that idea that we all signed up for, that when things get tough, we stick together".
US Census Bureau Records Improvements In Income, Poverty And Health Coverage
The percentage of Americans with health insurance also dropped in 2016, to 8.8% from 9.1% in 2015. The supplemental poverty rate in 2016 was 13.9 percent, a decrease from 14.5 percent in 2015.
Apple quietly released an update that changes iTunes once for all
Downloading and installing iTunes 12.7 should only take a few minutes, but this will depend on the user's internet speed. You'll now have to head to the App Store on your mobile device to find all your purchased and downloaded apps.
IOC officially announces Paris, Los Angeles as Olympic hosts
The LA 2028 team were casual and relaxed, with Bid Chair Casey Wasserman promising a "unique brand of California cool". The only question was: Which city would agree to take 2028? For Paris, however, the wait has been considerably longer.
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio: 'Neymar leaving Barcelona for PSG is strange'
Madrid won LaLiga and the Champions League last term, with Ronaldo playing a crucial role in the knockout stages of the European competition as he netted 10 times .
Manatees rescued by Florida locals after Hurricane Irma leaves them stranded
Locals who had stayed behind noticed several manatees stranded in the mud and proceeded to rescue the marine mammals. Gordon says it's not uncommon for the manatees to be tidally stranded and that it's better not to move them.
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Angelina Jolie's First They Killed My Father Is Frustratingly Inert Cinema
However, she has since been cured of the ailment as she believed acupuncture helped her through it. The actress paired the look with white peep-toe heels, hoop earrings, and a simple diamond ring.
Mourinho Explains His 2015 Bust-Up With Matic However, it is not outlandish considering the key role a world-class defensive midfielder plays in any good Mourinho side. But again, he was one of "my guys", was one of the guys that we kept close during these years even not working together.
How Equifax failed miserably at handling its data breach
It could take years for the credit reporting company to end the legal fallout from the unprecedented breach. Security experts are recommending consumers whose data was stolen place credit freezes on their accounts.
Solemn, personal ceremonies as United States commemorates 9/11
Ceremonies will be held at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and at the crash site of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. She is making a documentary about the children who lost parents in the attacks.
Rohingya Muslims injured as Burmese military 'plant land mines' - Amnesty
Myanmar denies Rohingya exist as an ethnic group and says those living in Rakhine are illegal migrants from Bangladesh. But Myanmar labels them "extremist Bengali terrorists" intent on carving out an Islamic enclave for the Rohingya.
Prince William: 'We're celebrating third pregnancy now after anxious start'
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II and the extended families of both William and Catherine are said to be "delighted with the news". Kensington Palace tweeted the news that Prince George and Princess Charlotte would be joined by a royal sibling.
Manchester United v FC Basel
Mourinho is taking part in the Champions League with a fifth different club after Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid . Shaqiri admits the Spain goalkeeper is one of the best in his position but identified a weakness in his game, too.
IT Scores Box Office Records with Monster-Sized Opening Weekend The anticipated big screen adaptation of Stephen King's IT smashed records at the box office during its opening weekend . Although It establishes the main character's fears, the film should've taken more time to develop majority .
South Koreans doubt North Korea will start war
Now, as the United States seeks to inflict much sharper pain by cutting off North Korea's oil imports and textile exports, Mr. Putin also called for the re-implementation of global law and dialogue among concerned parties over the North Korea issue.