Pope expresses 'shame' at scale of child sex abuse by clergy in France
Pope Francis expressed “shame” over a report that estimated some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy and other church authority figures.
Pope Francis expressed “shame” over a report that estimated some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy and other church authority figures.
The most popular Halloween candy in every US state, plus top candy cravings
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
Mother who lamented infant's death on Facebook now charged in his murder
The mother of a one-month-old boy who died two days after he was rushed, unconscious, to a Brooklyn hospital, was arrested in connection with the infant's death
The mother of a one-month-old boy who died two days after he was rushed, unconscious, to a Brooklyn hospital, was arrested in connection with the infant's death
How to wish Jimmy Carter a happy 97th birthday
You can wish Jimmy Carter a happy 97th birthday by visiting the Cater Center's digital birthday board.
You can wish Jimmy Carter a happy 97th birthday by visiting the Cater Center's digital birthday board.
Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
Girl, 5, thinks mom is alien from 'Men in Black' after seeing planet on passport
Nala-Joye, 5, was brought to tears believing her mom was actually an alien from “Men in Black” due to a planet pictured on her mother’s passport.
Nala-Joye, 5, was brought to tears believing her mom was actually an alien from “Men in Black” due to a planet pictured on her mother’s passport.
Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths
3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.
3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.
Police: Florida daycare worker accused of twisting, fracturing baby's leg
Vdeo allegedly shows her twisting and bending the child's leg so aggressively that it fractured.
Vdeo allegedly shows her twisting and bending the child's leg so aggressively that it fractured.
Baby born inside Connecticut prison that sparked legislation for pregnant inmates
An inmate gave birth inside a Connecticut prison after her labor proceeded too quickly to get her to a hospital, officials said.
An inmate gave birth inside a Connecticut prison after her labor proceeded too quickly to get her to a hospital, officials said.
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11, plans to seek authorization soon
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
‘Dangerous’ gender reveal in Australia caught on dashcam footage
In the footage, the vehicle can be seen conducting a ‘burn-out,’ creating excessive noise and blue smoke which obstructed the visibility of other motorists on the public roadway.
In the footage, the vehicle can be seen conducting a ‘burn-out,’ creating excessive noise and blue smoke which obstructed the visibility of other motorists on the public roadway.
20 years later: Tuesday's Children continues to support 9/11 orphans
For a generation of children who lost a parent on 9/11, the heartbreak has forever changed their lives.
For a generation of children who lost a parent on 9/11, the heartbreak has forever changed their lives.
Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
Sanitation worker, boy trade gifts in mutual acts of kindness
Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.
Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.
COVID-related hospitalizations in children, teens increase 5x: CDC
The number of children and teens hospitalized due to COVID-19 rose five-fold between late June and mid-August 2021, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The number of children and teens hospitalized due to COVID-19 rose five-fold between late June and mid-August 2021, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
Census: Childless older women better positioned than men when it comes to wealth and health
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.



















