Los Angeles Times

Comedians to salute war vets

- — Libby Hill

Veterans of “The Daily Show” are turning out in force for this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraisin­g event.

Former host Jon Stewart, current host Trevor Noah, former correspond­ent John Oliver and current correspond­ent Hasan Minhaj will all be headlining the 11th annual event, alongside fellow TV host Conan O’Brien and comedian John Mulaney.

Presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, Stand Up for Heroes has raised more than $40 million for wounded service members and their families.

“Stand Up for Heroes is an opportunit­y for us all to put aside our difference­s and honor those who have, and continue to sacrifice so much for all of us,” Bob Woodruff, ABC News correspond­ent and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, said in a statement Tuesday.

This year’s festivitie­s will be Nov. 7 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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