How widespread is COVID-19 in children? A look at the latest data as schools reopen
filadendron/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As schools across the country start to reopen, recent data shows that COVID-19 infection is on the rise in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the
Rachel Ray and family safe after home ravaged by fire
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Celebrity chef Rachel Ray and local authorities are assessing the damage done to her home after a fire broke out Sunday evening. A representative of Ray, Charlie Dougiello, confirms to ABC News that firefighters were combatting a
Parents, teachers must work together to protect students from COVID-19
smolaw11/iStockBy Dr. MOLLY STOUT, ABC News (NEW YORK) — When it comes to safely reopening schools, there’s valid cause for concern. “We’re a bit in uncharted territory, because we haven’t had to reopen schools in the context
Simon Cowell accident renews e-bike safety concerns as sales soar during pandemic
mladn61/iStockBy GIO BENITEZ, MINA KAJI and SAM SWEENEY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Simon Cowell’s electric bike accident over the weekend has renewed e-bike safety concerns as sales soar across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Series between Cardinals, Pirates postponed over coronavirus
33ft/iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — The three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for Monday through Wednesday in St. Louis, has been postponed due to the coronavirus, Major League Baseball officials
First-ever adaptive Disney Halloween costumes now available
ShopDisney.comBy GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Real-life superheroes can now easily dress up as their favorite Disney heroes and heroines this Halloween or any other time. On Monday, ShopDisney.com released a first-ever line of
Protests break out across Belarus following contested election
yorkfoto/iStockBy PATRICK REEVELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Security forces in Belarus Sunday moved to violently crush protests that broke out against the results of an election that showed an overwhelming victory for the country’s authoritarian leader,
Vaccine nationalism: Experts warn countries against taking 'me-first' approach
Meyer & Meyer/iStockBy DR. LAITH ALEXANDER and SONY SALZMAN, ABC News(NEW YORK) — As the race for a novel coronavirus vaccine continues, there’s growing concern from scientists and economic experts that wealthy nations are prioritizing getting doses
How experts would clean up our COVID nightmare if they were in charge
da-kuk/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — With no end in sight for the United States’ coronavirus outbreak, which has now topped five million infections and 162,000 virus deaths — accounting for roughly a quarter of
Scoreboard roundup — 8/9/20
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEBaltimore, Washington (Suspended)Detroit 2, Pittsburgh 1Seattle 5, Colorado 3AMERICAN LEAGUETampa Bay 4, NY Yankees 3Boston 5, Toronto 3Kansas City 4,