Young dancers take on lead roles in Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
New Jersey farmers struggle amid drought conditions
Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.
Student athletes are at risk for heat stroke, but these tips can save lives
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky on Chinese doping scandal and the Paris Olympics
Responding to reports that Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Games, Ledecky says, "Our faith in some of the systems is at an all-time low."
How one group helps New York City students reverse pandemic learning loss
City Year New York is an education nonprofit which supplies teams of student success coaches to serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 17 public schools citywide.
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries were responsible for at least 220 fires in New York City last year.
Central Illinois teen pushes for law to protect child influencers
A state lawmaker introduced a bill to allow kids to benefit from a share of proceeds off online content that features them.
Father of 3 among victims of mass shooting at Lewiston bar
Many people in the quiet city of Lewiston woke up Thursday morning to the news that someone they knew had been killed in Wednesday night's mass shootings.
Residents shelter in place amid Lewiston mass shooting manhunt
Alert protocols have been expanded beyond Maine, with authorities in Massachusetts and as far away as New York City on high alert.
COVID hospitalizations on the rise as U.S. enters Labor Day weekend
Retailers and pharmacies are subsequently seeing increased demand for in-person and at-home COVID testing.
"Here Lies Love": A dance-pop musical on the life of Imelda Marcos
The story of the president and first lady of the Philippines, whose rule was ended by a "People Power" revolution in 1986, is now being told in an immersive Broadway musical set in a disco, created by David Byrne.
Damaged section of Interstate 95 to partially reopen following bridge collapse
The collapse of the overpass caused significant disruption, cutting off more than 100,000 daily commuters.
Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The monument replaces a controversial Christopher Columbus statue which was removed in June 2020.
Adnan Syed breaks silence as court weighs redo of hearing that led to release
Hae Min Lee's family has asked a Maryland appeals court to reinstate Syed's murder conviction and hold a new hearing on whether it should be vacated.
Michigan library could close after town votes to defund it over LGBTQ-themed books
Book banning in libraries and schools is gaining momentum across the country.