NJ COVID: 42% increase in cases in single day
New Jersey saw a 42% increase in COVID cases in a single day as coronavirus surged in the region.
New Jersey saw a 42% increase in COVID cases in a single day as coronavirus surged in the region.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
City College professor finds $180,000 cash in his mail
A box sat in a mailroom at City College for nine months before Professor Vinod Menon returned to campus after teaching remotely. Inside, Menon found a letter and stacks of cash. The amount of money was so large that the FBI had to step in.
A box sat in a mailroom at City College for nine months before Professor Vinod Menon returned to campus after teaching remotely. Inside, Menon found a letter and stacks of cash. The amount of money was so large that the FBI had to step in.
How a 'gifted' 11-year-old got accepted to Arizona State University
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
College instructor accused of faking COVID vaccine card to get job
Authorities say that a teacher at Westchester Community College forged a COVID vaccine card in order to get a permanent job there.
Authorities say that a teacher at Westchester Community College forged a COVID vaccine card in order to get a permanent job there.
Internship program gives high schoolers a close look at nursing
Five days a week for a little over an hour each day, three Commack high school seniors are roaming different departments at Huntington Hospital as part of an internship with Wilson Tech. The students are learning about what it takes to become a nurse by shadowing the staff — all while keeping up with their high school workload.
Five days a week for a little over an hour each day, three Commack high school seniors are roaming different departments at Huntington Hospital as part of an internship with Wilson Tech. The students are learning about what it takes to become a nurse by shadowing the staff — all while keeping up with their high school workload.
Will NYC schools go remote again?
New CDC guidelines say unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 can ?test and stay.' United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew says he doesn't like the new policy. It's "not helpful," he says.
New CDC guidelines say unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 can ?test and stay.' United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew says he doesn't like the new policy. It's "not helpful," he says.
Professor left $50 for students in a locker, if they read the syllabus
A professor in Tennessee says he hid a cash prize in a locker and gave his students simple clues on how to get it if they read the syllabus of his class, but the money remained unclaimed or even acknowledged at the end of the semester.
A professor in Tennessee says he hid a cash prize in a locker and gave his students simple clues on how to get it if they read the syllabus of his class, but the money remained unclaimed or even acknowledged at the end of the semester.
Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
Police warn of Tik Tok challenge threatening school shootings
Posts circulating on TikTok threaten shootings and bombings at schools across the United States on Friday, December 17.
Posts circulating on TikTok threaten shootings and bombings at schools across the United States on Friday, December 17.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
TikTok threats against schools likely a hoax, Conn. authorities say
The Connecticut Intelligence Center has been "investigating and monitoring" social posts about school threats but hasn't identified any credible threats to schools in the state, police said.
The Connecticut Intelligence Center has been "investigating and monitoring" social posts about school threats but hasn't identified any credible threats to schools in the state, police said.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
George Zimmerman's attorney to represent Florida school shooting threat suspect
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Cornell moves online due to suspected omicron variant outbreak
Cornell University has moved this week's final exams online and sent the campus into high alert after finding suspected cases of the new omicron variant among students. The university said 272 students tested positive for the virus on the 24,000-student campus Monday.
Cornell University has moved this week's final exams online and sent the campus into high alert after finding suspected cases of the new omicron variant among students. The university said 272 students tested positive for the virus on the 24,000-student campus Monday.
WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern University
Megan Thee Stallion graced the graduation stage Saturday as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University.
Megan Thee Stallion graced the graduation stage Saturday as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
Oxford High School shooting: Two $100M lawsuits allege school officials knew of threats
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger has filed two $100 million lawsuits against Oxford High School officials, claiming they had knowledge of threats before last week's deadly school shooting.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger has filed two $100 million lawsuits against Oxford High School officials, claiming they had knowledge of threats before last week's deadly school shooting.
SUNY Chancellor James Malatras to resign amid Cuomo probe fallout
The leader of New York's state university system, Chancellor James Malatras, said Thursday he will resign amid harsh criticism for his actions while a top aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The leader of New York's state university system, Chancellor James Malatras, said Thursday he will resign amid harsh criticism for his actions while a top aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
As calls for resignation grow, what's next for SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras?
Officials are now calling for an independent investigation into SUNY Chancellor Jim Malataras, as pressure from lawmakers calling on him to resign mounts.
Officials are now calling for an independent investigation into SUNY Chancellor Jim Malataras, as pressure from lawmakers calling on him to resign mounts.