The man behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge passed away after seven years battling the disease. ABC’s Will Ganss reports on his legacy.
SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP
Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/
LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/abcnews
FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER:
Tweets by ABC
GOOD MORNING AMERICA’S HOMEPAGE:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/
#ABCNews #IceBucketChallenge #PatQuinn #ALS
More News
Unbeatable: Monstrously Powerful US Army C-RAM and LPWS, CIWS System in ActionPowerful US Army C-RAM and LPWS, CIWS System in Action CIWS, artillery, and mortar abbreviated C-RAM or counter-RAM, is a set of systems used to detect and/or destroy incoming BOMB, artillery, and mortar rounds in the air before they hit their ground targets, or simply provide early warning. The intercept capability […]
Refugees in limbo during months-long conflict in EthiopiaCNN’s Becky Anderson speaks with Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, as he visits Ethiopian refugees in Sudan as Ethiopia continues to be torn by a months-long conflict. #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
Biden Announces Executive Order To Sanction Military Leaders Who Directed Coup In Myanmar | NBC NewsDuring a press conference, President Biden called on Burmese military to immediately release the Democratic political leaders and activists being detained. He also announced an executive order to sanction military leaders who direct the coup. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC […]
Foreign Vaccines Race To Market As Safety, Efficacy Questions Linger | NBC News NOWMillions of people around the world have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Nations including China and Russia are racing to get their vaccines to market, although clinical trials remain unpublished. Bill Neely reports on concerns over the safety of these vaccines and the concern over getting them to developing […]
Coronavirus: The challenges for expectant parents during the COVID-19 pandemicCanada’s expectant mothers say they are juggling a wider range of challenges than ever in their pandemic pregnancies. Research shows that pregnant women are at higher risk of damaging outcomes if they get COVID-19, and the vaccine’s effect on pregnant and breastfeeding women is unclear. Those anticipating a pandemic […]
New Canadian chief of the defence staff steps aside amid investigationAdmiral Art McDonald, Canada’s new top soldier, has stepped aside from his post. In January, McDonald took over the chief of the defence staff job from Gen. Jonathan Vance, and now, both men are at the centre of investigations. David Akin reports. Plus, with two chiefs of the defence staff, McDonald and Vance, […]
Georgia Senate runoff showdownThe Georgia elections next month will decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Source: ABC News […]
Brooklyn borough president on NYC’s latest school closuresEric Adams discusses New York City ending in-person learning in its schools and the latest state restrictions enacted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source: ABC News […]
Timeline of mob rampage on CapitolABC News recounts the events that unfolded at the Capitol on Wednesday. Images show a timeline of rioters sieging the building and storming Congress. Source: ABC News […]
Sailors Aboard USS Barry (DDG 52) Work to SinkCOVIDShow me a Sailor who will get a shot in their arm, I will show you a Sailor who will fight. For BARRY Sailors, getting the COVID vaccine has been about service. Service to our country. To our Navy. But often more important, service to our brothers and sisters on the ship, ready to battle. When it’s your time, […]
SEC reviewing GameStop stock frenzy amid market volatility: White HouseWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) is reviewing the current volatility of the GameStop stock after it rose over a thousand per cent since the beginning of the year following a boost from by small investors on discussion threads such as “WallStreetBets” on […]
Global National: Jan. 27, 2021 | Pfizer seeks to stretch number of doses in COVID-19 vaccineOn tonight’s top story: Pfizer, which is producing a COVID-19 vaccine with BioNTech, wants to relabel its vaccine vials to say they contain six doses instead of five. Abigail Bimman explains what is behind the request from Pfizer, and how it would complicate Canada’s vaccine rollout. The more contagious COVID-19 […]
New excitement in Wales after Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney buy underdog soccer teamDespite their many losses, the Wrexham Football Club is a source of pride among those living in the city. The purchase could uplift the city’s economy, which had been struggling even before COVID-19. Source: ABC News […]
Excess death figures show thousands more Covid fatalities in England than official record – BBC NewsThe government’s official figures show more than 50,000 people have died with Covid-19 in the UK. However another measure – the excess death figures – suggest that more than 71,000 people have died from the virus. Excess deaths is the difference between deaths this year – and the average number […]
Montford Point Marines Define Honor, Courage CommitmentOn and off the battlefield, the stories of Montford Point Marines like Master Gunnery Sgt. John Spencer define honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tyler Abbott) Source: Marines […]
Jeremy Corbyn will not be readmitted as Labour MP, Sir Keir Starmer saysThe Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has refused to allow Jeremy Corbyn to sit as a Labour MP in the Commons – after saying he had "undermined" trust in Labour’s ability to tackle anti-Semitism. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Mr Corbyn was suspended from the party three weeks ago, […]
Nashville bomber identified, likely died in explosion, authorities say | USA TODAYNashville explosion: Police identify bomber. RELATED: Nashville explosion was heard for miles https://youtu.be/8Nn9iQNrfpY Authorities are asking anyone who knew Anthony Warner, the man police say is the Nashville bomber, to come forward. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other […]
Prince Harry Suggests Covid May Be Nature’s Rebuke | NBC News NOWPrince Harry suggested that the coronavirus pandemic is a rebuke from nature as he spoke with the chief executive of a streaming platform for climate documentaries. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative […]
United Airlines plane engine failure showed signs of metal fatigue, NTSB saysThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Monday that the engine on the Boeing 777 United flight that caught fire and failed in midair, causing debris to fall to the ground in Denver, Colorado, was showing signs of metal fatigue. Video surfaced on Saturday from on board the plane showing an engine that […]
New Mexico third grade teacher dies from COVID-19New Mexico third grade teacher dies from COVID-19 Source: KRQE […]
PBS NewsHour 7pm update, Nov. 23, 2020Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
Coronavirus: Manitoba health officials provide COVID-19 update | LIVEManitoba health officials are expected to provide an update on the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. On Sunday, the province reported that the current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 10.5 per cent provincially and 11.3 per cent in Winnipeg. There were 101 new cases reported, […]
New Warning That Hackers Targeting Supply Chain Behind Covid Vaccines | NBC Nightly NewsGovernment officials are warning of a fake email phishing campaign targeting the critical supply chain that keeps vaccine shipments cold as drugmakers position doses while awaiting FDA approval. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a […]
Shell Oil President on methane emissions, carbon captureGretchen Watkins, the president of oil and gas major Shell Oil has taken a tough stand on methane emissions. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the methane problem, the need for regulation and her ideas for what the Biden administration should do to address the issue. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: […]
Pro-Trump protesters storm US CapitolA mob broke into the Capitol after President Donald Trump urged his supporters to confront members of Congress. One woman was shot during the chaos. LIVE COVERAGE: https://abcn.ws/2JQApKR SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK […]
Dashcam Video Released In Fatal Police Shooting Of Two Black Teens In Florida | NBC Nightly NewsOfficials released video confirming Angelo Crooms and Sincere Pierce were shot as sheriffs deputies in Central Florida were pursuing a vehicle they thought was stolen. The sheriff’s office says the deputies, who are on administrative paid leave for the length of the investigation, were acting in self-defense as the […]
Monster nor’easter takes aimHigh winds and heavy snow are expected to batter the Midwest and Northeast. Source: ABC News […]
Making Peace With Nature Message – Inger AndersenThe Making Peace With Nature Report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) lays out the gravity of Earth’s triple environmental emergencies – climate, biodiversity loss and pollution – through a unique synthesis of findings from major global assessments. Ambitious and coordinated action by governments, businesses and […]
Partner Call: Case Investigation and Contact TracingDr. McDonald shared updates on CDC’s COVID-19 response, including the latest scientific information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. In addition, Dr. Taylor provided an overview on contact tracing guidance and tools. Resource Document: […]
WATCH: House impeachment managers, Trump’s defense debate calling witnessesHouse impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin and former President Donald Trump’s defense lawyer Michael van der Veen debated whether the Senate should subpoena witnesses as part of Trump’s second impeachment trial. Raskin argued that the Senate should subpoena Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., who released a […]
Full Panel: Trump’s Refusal To Concede Divides Republicans | Meet The Press | NBC NewsPeter Baker, Geoff Bennett and Leigh Ann Caldwell join the Meet the Press roundtable to discuss Republican plans to contest the election results.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news […]
Former Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama arrive at inaugurationFormer President Bill Clinton and Hilary Clinton, former President George Bush and Lara Bush and former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at the presidential inauguration. Source: ABC News […]
Rep. Mitchell says he’s leaving GOP: I’ve had enoughIn an exclusive interview, Rep. Paul Mitchell, Republican of Michigan, tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that his disappointment with President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the election have led him to request that the Clerk of the House change his party affiliation to "independent." Source: […]
WATCH: First Lady Melania Trump receives White House Christmas treeStream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
Kansas City Chiefs Assistant Coach Under Investigation Ahead of Super Bowl | NBC Nightly NewsOutside linebackers coach Britt Reid was behind the wheel of a life-threatening car crash on Thursday night. Police report Britt admitted to having two or three drinks before driving.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a […]
Students Thank Teachers In Viral TikTok Trend | NBC NewsEducators have had to overcome so many obstacles during the pandemic. The NBC News Social Newsgathering team takes a look at a new trend on TikTok that lets students show their appreciation.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a […]
‘Shock and disbelief’: The world reacts to riot at US capitolWorld leaders and top diplomats have issued strong condemnations of rioters who stormed the US Capitol building in Washington, some pressing President Donald Trump to call off the violence. CNN’s Clarissa Ward has the latest. #ClarissaWard #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
Emotional tributes to Captain Tom Moore from his daughters at his funeralA military guard of honour and Royal Air Force flypast marked the funeral on Saturday of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran who raised millions of pounds for Britain’s health service during the coronavirus pandemic. Emotional tributes were paid at the crematorium service by his two daughters, who […]
Herd immunity by September ‘an ambitious goal’: Dr. Vivek Murthy | ABC NewsGeorge Stephanopoulos interviews surgeon general nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy on "This Week." #ABCNews #ThisWeek #COVID19 #Coronavirus #HerdImmunity #Vaccine Source: ABC News […]
Millions without power in Texas, death toll rising | WNTTexas is experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in parts of the state in more than 100 years. Officials are preparing for the worst as pipes burst and homes are becoming damaged. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3jThZXB WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: […]
Nightly News: Kids Edition (January 9, 2021) | NBC Nightly NewsWhat happened this week? Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss helps make sense of the event that took place at the U.S. Capitol. Dr. John Torres takes a look at what we’ve learned about the coronavirus one year later. What’s the science behind snow? Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer explains and shows you how to make […]
WATCH: Andra Day performs ‘Rise Up’ in Biden’s virtual inaugural paradeGrammy nominee Andra Day performed "Rise Up" while looking over the Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood, while across the country 10-year-old skater Kaitlyn Saunders performed her routine on Washington D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza. Their virtual performance was one of many during Wednesday’s […]
Trump Weighs Pardons With Less Than 48 Hours Left In Office | NBC Nightly NewsNBC News has learned from three sources familiar with the matter that, for now, President Trump is not expected to pardon himself or his family members, but is “focused on other people.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a […]
Washington DC imposes curfew after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol buildings | FULLWashington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday declared a 6 p.m. curfew for the city as pro-Donald Trump rioters continue to storm the Capitol buildings. The mayor urged people to stay home and said these acts are not only "unpatriotic," but unlawful. "The behaviour we are witnessing is shameful, […]
Senate To Prepare For Trial After House Managers Deliver Article Of Impeachment Against TrumpHouse managers delivered the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate. NBC News’ Kasie Hunt explains what comes next as the trial is expected to begin the week of Feb 8. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC […]
FBI Foils Plot To Hijack Plane In Attack Targeting U.S. Skyscraper | NBC Nightly NewsThe FBI says al-Shabab planned to attack Americans after the U.S. moved its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, plotting to hijack a commercial airplane and crash it into a skyscraper. A man was arrested in the Philippines last year and appeared today in a New York court. » Subscribe to NBC News: […]
Pro-Trump rioters storm US Capitol stepsPro-Trump rioters are storming the US Capitol as Congress is certifying Joe Biden’s win. #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
Inaugural of 15th National Meet of State Biodiv Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity CouncilsInaugural session of 15th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils Source: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change […]
Army Paratroopers Conduct Live-Fire ExerciseU.S. Army paratroopers, alongside Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct platoon live-fire exercises during Exercise Rock Frost II in Grafenwhoer, Germany. Exercise Rock Frost is a squad and platoon level training event at Grafenwoehr Training Area, testing our Rock paratroopers’ skills with […]
ABC News Live Update: Prince Philip admitted to hospitalPlus, thirty-seven states are on alert as a new storm moves in, and FEMA plans to open seven mass vaccinations sites by next week. Source: ABC News […]
‘Denial, unwillingness’: COVID death toll climbs to 867“What’s amazing to me is the amount of denial and the unwillingness of our citizens to have common decency to protect other people by simple actions such as wearing a mask, or staying apart.” Source: KOIN 6 […]
American teen heads to court for allegedly disobeying COVID-19 rules l GMASkylar Mack, 18, will appeal her four-month sentence for breaking a mandatory 14-day quarantine in the Cayman Islands to watch her boyfriend compete in an outdoor event. #ABCNews #SkylarMack #CaymanIslands #Quarantine #COVID19 Source: ABC News […]
Secretary
Kerry
Participates
in
the
UN
Security
Council
Open
Debate
on
Climate
and
Security
–
NewsJohn Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate United Nations Security Council Open Debate VTC Mr. President, thank you very much. Foreign Secretary Rabb, great to see you. Thank you to Prime Minister Johnson for convening this essential discussion and of course for your leadership and partnership as we all […]
Naples illuminates castle in honour of soccer legend Diego MaradonaThe southern Italian city Naples honoured late soccer idol Diego Maradona by illuminating the walls of its waterfront castle, Castel dell’Ovo, with an animation of 100 pictures of the Argentine legend on Friday. Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time before drug and alcohol […]
German company BioNTech and Pfizer announce 90% effictive coronavirus vaccine | COVID-19 SpecialGerman company BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer announced on Monday that early results from ongoing Phase III trials showed that their vaccine was 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 infections. The statement from the two companies is the first release of successful data from a large-scale trial of coronavirus […]
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on living in a world created by menMegan Rapinoe is best known for her successful soccer career, leading the U.S. women’s national team to two World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal. She’s also known for her fierce advocacy for social justice. Judy Woodruff recently spoke with Rapinoe about her career, causes and new book, […]
An oversized sheep coat, vaccine lines, Texas struggles: World in Photos, Feb. 25A look at the top photos from around the globe. Source: ABC News […]
Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86 | WNTHenry Louis “Hank” Aaron, one of the greatest power hitters in Major League History, also helped pave the way for other Black players to succeed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2MiYKtv WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: […]
U.S. cyberattack ‘a serious, ongoing problem,” Microsoft cautionsThe U.S. cybersecurity team is still trying to determine exactly who is responsible for a major cyberattack in the U.S., with many signs pointing to the Russian government. Microsoft, which has built the systems for a majority of computers in the U.S., said they too have found malicious software on its systems. […]
Millions in California get stay-at-home order as cases surge l GMAAcross the country, more than 104,000 people are hospitalized as officials see the consequences of Thanksgiving gatherings. LEARN MORE: 158 people arrested for coronavirus violations at ‘massive underground party’ in LA County: Authorities: https://abcn.ws/370vXlx #ABCNews #California #StayAtHome […]