Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others
Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images, FILE(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded 17 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
“On Monday, we celebrated the independence of our nation, a nat…
Nurse who received 1st COVID-19 vaccine in the US awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pool via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Following months of hardships and devastating losses in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandra Lindsay, an intensive care nurse in New York, became a symbol of hope for people across the globe when she be…
Brad Pitt opens up about suffering from undiagnosed prosopagnosia or “face blindness”
ABCDo you struggle to remember people? You might have something in common with Brad Pitt.
The Oscar winner recently opened up about his struggle with prosopagnosia, commonly referred to as “face blindness.”
Though the actor has never officially been …
Russia-Ukraine live updates: 15 killed in Russian missile strike on residential building in Donetsk region
Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troop…
Where are state leaders taking extra steps to ensure a right to abortion?
STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — From Ohio to Arizona, state governments are enacting abortion bans following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade. However, a handful of other states are doing the opposite, with their gov…
Highland Park parade shooter’s father says he is not culpable for son’s attack
Mark Borenstein/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The father of the alleged Highland Park parade shooter, Bobby Crimo Jr., has told ABC News that he is not culpable in the Independence Day attack, in spite of having signed a consent form for his son to apply fo…
Monkeypox patient shares diagnosis in effort to combat stigma, raise awareness
Brian Thomas(BALTIMORE) — As federal officials move to address growing concerns over an outbreak of monkeypox in the U.S., an increasing number of positive cases are emerging across the country.
Last week, Brian Thomas, 32, of Baltimore became the la…
What the stock market could look like for the rest of 2022, according to experts
David Dee Delgado/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Stock market woes will persist into the second half of the year but signs of hope will emerge for beleaguered investors, experts told ABC News of their predictions.
The stock market took a historic plunge ov…
Denise Richards shooting OnlyFans video with daughter Sami Sheen
Pablo Cuadra/WireImageThere’s close, and then there’s perhaps too close. Denise Richards and Sami, her 18-year-old daughter with Charlie Sheen, have announced they plan to shoot a video together for OnlyFans on Thursday.
“As you know, I’m shooting wit…
Rhino population gets a new sanctuary in Mozambique
David Silverman/Getty Images(INHAMBANE, Mozambique) — The first healthy baby female white rhino was born in Zinave National Park in Mozambique a few weeks ago, the product of a multi-year targeted relocation to protect the threatened species.
The Pea…