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‘Pac-Man’ Fever: Video game star is big-screen bound thanks to ‘Jane The Virgin’ vet’s production company

Monday, August 8 by ABC News

Sure, Pac-Man has made some pretty big cameos, appearing in shows like The Goldbergs and Stranger Things, and movies like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and the Adam Sandler comedy Pixels -- but he's about to get the spotlight to himself.

Amid protests, Senate passes health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Tuesday, August 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a series of delays and emotional protests, the Senate on Tuesday night approved a bill that will help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. The Senate began voting on the PACT Act around 5 p.m., with votes on three Republican amendments before... Read More.

Amid protests, Senate poised to pass health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Tuesday, August 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a series of delays and emotional protests, the Senate is expected to vote Tuesday night on a bill that would help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Schumer announced that the Senate will begin voting on the PACT Act at 5 p.m.,... Read More.

HBO releases sneaky sneak peek pic of ‘The Last of Us’ series; video game’s vets join the cast

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

HBO has released a first-look photo of Game of Thrones veterans Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as, respectively, Joel and Ellie in the network's adaptation of the hit video game series The Last of Us. As reported, the series will... Read More.

Expanded benefits for vets exposed to burn pits coming, but for some it’s too late

Tuesday, November 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Kate Hendricks Thomas deployed to Iraq in 2005 as a member of the Marine Corps. She said she knew that choice carried risks, but she says she didn't realize it would come back to haunt her nearly two decades later. “I knew that... Read More.

Jon Stewart joins lawmakers to push benefits for vets exposed to toxins

Thursday, May 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Comedian Jon Stewart joined lawmakers to unveil broad legislation on Wednesday that would make it easier for veterans exposed to toxic substances to access Veterans Affairs benefits. The announcement comes after Stewart and lawmakers separately announced narrower legislation last month to address burn... Read More.

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