Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'

"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car,  keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."

Charges: St. Paul man used COVID-19 relief loan to buy motorcycle, pay golf expenses

A St. Paul man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he lied to obtain a loan intended to help companies struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions and used the money on personal expenses including a new motorcycle.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020

They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.

Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color

As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.

As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts

In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.

Texas to release COVID-19 data for children in schools and childcare facilities

The Health and Human Services Commission released COVID-19 data gathered from child care centers, school-age programs, and before and after school programs.

Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic

Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.

Man, woman charged in assault of Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear masks

Police in Bucks County say they have charged a man and woman accused of assaulting a Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear a mask inside the park.

Georgia teachers' back-to-school rap becomes viral hit

A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.

Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic

For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.

Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges

Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus.