Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap
Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.
Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.
Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
Brooklyn subway shooting: What’s known about the victims
New York authorities said multiple victims suffered injuries from gunshot wounds, shrapnel and smoke inhalation.
New York authorities said multiple victims suffered injuries from gunshot wounds, shrapnel and smoke inhalation.
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigns after not-guilty plea in campaign donation scheme
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday in the wake of his arrest in a federal corruption investigation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, creating a political crisis for her seven months after she selected Benjamin as a partner to make a fresh start.
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday in the wake of his arrest in a federal corruption investigation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, creating a political crisis for her seven months after she selected Benjamin as a partner to make a fresh start.
Brooklyn subway shooting witness recalls 'mayhem' inside train
Kenneth Foote-Smith was on the Brooklyn subway train when a man started shooting Tuesday morning. He recalled a man at the door of the car behind his with "fear in his eyes" while everyone was screaming.
Kenneth Foote-Smith was on the Brooklyn subway train when a man started shooting Tuesday morning. He recalled a man at the door of the car behind his with "fear in his eyes" while everyone was screaming.
Gilbert Gottfried: Reactions flood social media following death of comedy icon
Reactions from celebrities and fellow comedians poured onto social media platforms to memorialize the late star.
Reactions from celebrities and fellow comedians poured onto social media platforms to memorialize the late star.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
Krispy Kreme to sell a dozen glazed doughnuts for average US gas price
Krispy Kreme is tapping its "strategic doughnut reserve" and will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the average U.S. gas price on Wednesdays.
Krispy Kreme is tapping its "strategic doughnut reserve" and will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the average U.S. gas price on Wednesdays.
NJ recreational marijuana sales approved, could begin within weeks
New Jersey officials have given approval to seven companies to sell recreational marijuana to adults meaning sales could start within weeks.
New Jersey officials have given approval to seven companies to sell recreational marijuana to adults meaning sales could start within weeks.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
‘Double Thumbs Up’: Netflix rolls out new feature to ‘fine-tune’ options
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
State Department unable to compile list of foreign gifts to Trump
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Power restored in Puerto Rico nearly 5 days after blackout
The blackout outraged and worried many on the island of 3.2 million people, including those who cannot afford generators and have medical conditions including diabetes and respiratory issues that depend on electricity for their treatments.
The blackout outraged and worried many on the island of 3.2 million people, including those who cannot afford generators and have medical conditions including diabetes and respiratory issues that depend on electricity for their treatments.
NJ man gets 375 years for killing woman, 2 kids over Facebook post
Jeremy Arrington, 31, was convicted of three counts of murder and attempted murder as well as burglary, criminal restraint and weapons charges.
Jeremy Arrington, 31, was convicted of three counts of murder and attempted murder as well as burglary, criminal restraint and weapons charges.
Biden takes aim at US ghost gun violence with federal rule, nominates new ATF head
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.
Researchers use okra, aloe extracts to remove microplastics from wastewater
Tarleton State University researchers said they wanted to find non-toxic alternatives to remove microplastics from various water sources.
Tarleton State University researchers said they wanted to find non-toxic alternatives to remove microplastics from various water sources.
Lake Keowee 911 calls reveal harrowing struggle between boater and man he saved from drowning, then shot
Drew Morgan and Hannah Ayers fell off of his yellow Sea-Doo RXP and were rescued by a boating couple.
Drew Morgan and Hannah Ayers fell off of his yellow Sea-Doo RXP and were rescued by a boating couple.