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Global Citizen Festival raises $1.3B to help poor

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NEW YORK (AP) — Last weekend’s Global Citizen Festival drew $1.3 billion in commitments to help fight extreme poverty around the world.

Foo Fighters, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and The Black Keys headlined the unique concert in Central Park that required attendees to help spread the word about ways to help the impoverished to earn a ticket.

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