Kids do not need N95, KN95 masks at school amid COVID-19 surge, experts say
FatCamera/iStock (NEW YORK) — As the number of pediatric COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the United States, parents are adding face masks to the top of their back-to-school shopping lists. For the 2021-2022 school year, the
Inside the US Marshal manhunt for long-missing fugitive behind $350 million bank swindle
(U.S. Marshals) John Ruffo pictured with wife Linda. (NEW YORK) — This report is part of Season 2 of the ABC News podcast, “Have You Seen This Man?,” hosted by “The View’s” Sunny Hostin. It follows the
Consumer prices continued to climb in July, but at a slower monthly pace
Prostock-Studio/iStock (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices continued to climb in July, further stoking concerns over inflation as the economy rebounds from the COVID-19 shock. The Consumer Price Index, often looked to as a measure of inflation, spiked
Florida investigating school districts that defied ban on mask mandates
onurdongel/iStock (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Florida’s education commissioner told the leaders of three school districts this week that he is investigating them for “non-compliance” after they defied state rules by refusing to let parents opt out of mask
Messi introduced at PSG, sets sights on fifth Champions League title, after 'very tough' exit from Barcelona
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images (PARIS) — In his first press conference as a player for Paris Saint-Germain, soccer star Lionel Messi says he is hoping to win the UEFA Champions League for a fifth
Indianapolis Colts extend coach, GM through 2026
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images (INDIANAPOLIS) — After reaching the playoffs in two of the last three seasons, the Indianapolis Colts have signed head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard to contract extensions
California man arrested in connection with the deaths of his two young children, authorities say
Cesar Okada/iStock (TIJUANA, Mexico) — A California man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of his two young children in Mexico, authorities said. The man, identified by Mexican authorities as Matthew Taylor, 40, of Santa
Tropical Storm Fred forms as extreme heat grips the US: Latest
ABC News (NEW YORK) — As Tropical Storm Fred takes aim on the Florida Keys, a heat wave is gripping 33 states. Heat wave A heat wave is spreading to the Northeast as well as parts of
IRS warns of child tax credit scams
brightstars/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of ongoing scams related to the child tax credit — with some landing directly in Americans’ email or smartphone. “Right now we’re seeing scammers trying to take
East Texas hospitals struggling without safety net during latest COVID surge
Tempura/iStock (AUSTIN, Texas) — As of Sunday, there were only six ICU beds open in Austin, 51 in San Antonio and 42 in Houston, critically low numbers for three of the nation’s largest cities, according to the