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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.