Michael Cohen has been sent home from prison amid coronavirus concerns
David Dee Delgado/Getty ImagesBy VICTOR ORDONEZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, arrived at his midtown Manhattan apartment Thursday morning after being released from Otisville Correctional Facility. Cohen will spend
Study finds earlier coronavirus restrictions in US could have saved 36K lives. White House blames China
oonal/iStockBy BEN GITTLESON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — After researchers at Columbia University this week estimated about 36,000 lives in the United States could have been saved from the novel coronavirus had social distancing and other restrictions
Trump saying he is taking hydroxychloroquine was 'reckless': Schumer on 'The View'
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesBy SARAH KOLINOVSKY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — In an appearance on ABC’s The View, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D.-NY, called President Trump “reckless” for announcing he is taking the drug hydroxychloroquine to prevent
Ralph Lauren donates 1.5 million products to front-line workers in need
kjschraa/iStockBy JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Among several other renowned retailers, Ralph Lauren is donating to workers on the front lines of COVID-19. On Wednesday, the American fashion company announced that it is giving
Above-normal Atlantic hurricane season expected: NOAA
Zenobillis/iStockBy MAX GOLEMBO and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — There’s a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced on Thursday. There’s a 30% chance of
In nursing homes, as in wider community, minorities hit hardest by COVID, researchers say
FG Trade/iStockBy ALLISON PECORIN and MATTHEW MOSK, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Nursing homes serving mostly minority populations are twice as likely to experience a deadly coronavirus outbreak as those with mostly white residents, according to new
Biden’s veep search enters new phase as selection committee steps up activity
ABC NewsBy KENDALL KARSON, MOLLY NAGLE and JOHN VERHOVEK (NEW YORK) — The high-profile race on the periphery of the 2020 presidential contest — to become presumptive nominee Joe Biden’s running mate — is charging ahead, with
Steven Spielberg's musical TV show 'Smash' headed to Broadway
“Smash” star Megan Hilty/Disney Junior/Image Group LABy STEVE IERVOLINO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Steven Spielberg’s two-season, ratings-challenged NBC musical TV series, Smash, is hoping to make a splash on the Great White Way. Smash, A New Musical Comedy will
Coronavirus government response updates: Will Trump wear mask during visit to Michigan plant?
Official White House Photo by Tia DufourBy ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump travels to the election battleground state of Michigan to visit a Ford plant converted to make ventilators — and it’s an open question
Students split on holding in-person graduations despite COVID-19 fears
adamkaz/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (ALABASTER, Ala.) — Some high schools throughout Alabama decided to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this week, creating mixed feelings among students and parents who’ve dealt with weeks of canceled events as a