Bubba Wallace 'really proud' of NASCAR's ban on Confederate flags
ABC NewsBy KELLY MCCARTHY and MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — American race car driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. said he’s “really proud” of NASCAR for “stepping up” and banning the Confederate flag from all its
Arizona sees 'bounce back' in COVID-19 cases after reopening
dszc/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As states and cities across the country reopen, some are seeing a worrying rise in new coronavirus cases. While in most states, new infections remain flat or are decreasing,
Tsunami or ripple? Forecasting the second wave of coronavirus
FilippoBacci/iStockBy DR. JESSICA JOHNSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As some states see declining COVID-19 cases and gradually reopen, infectious disease experts warn that with coronavirus spreading amid nationwide protests, a second wave of COVID-19 is inevitable,
Jussie Smollett calls for transparency from Chicago cops
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(CHICAGO) — The George Floyd protests struck a chord with Jussie Smollett, not just because of the obvious reasons, but because he feels that the police involved in his ongoing legal battle aren’t telling the whole truth. In legal
Josh Gad to reassemble the 'Ghostbusters' cast in next 'Reunited Apart' episode
Columbia Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Who you gonna call? Josh Gad is gearing up for the next episode of Reunited Apart, which will celebrate the original Ghostbusters. The new episode, which airs on Monday, June 15, on Gad’s YouTube channel, will bring the original
Vanessa Bryant reveals tattoos honoring Kobe and Gianna
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesBy GMA TEAM, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Vanessa Bryant recently revealed new tattoos in honor of her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In two Instagram posts Wednesday, the former NBA star’s
LAPD launches over 50 investigations into officer misconduct during the protests
georgeclerk/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating 58 instances of officer misconduct during protests over George Floyd’s death and police brutality, according to the mayor. Seven officers have so far
Intel bulletin warns of 'malign actors' targeting US over George Floyd fallout
Gwengoat/iStockBy JOSH MARGOLIN and LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As protesters hit the streets in cities across the country, America’s foreign adversaries have flooded social media with content meant to sow division and discord in
Moscow recorded almost 60% more deaths in May than usual amid COVID-19
KeithBinns/iStockBy PATRICK REEVELL, ABC News (MOSCOW) — New mortality figures released by Moscow health authorities shows the city recorded nearly 60% more deaths than usual during the height of its novel coronavirus epidemic in May. The figures,
Queen Elizabeth has her first video call as she works from home amid COVID-19
Samir Hussein/WireImageBy KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (LONDON) — Queen Elizabeth II is working from home like the rest of us during the coronavirus pandemic, and joining video calls too. Buckingham Palace released a video Thursday of the