Boy Scouts mortgage vast New Mexico ranch as collateral

The Boy Scouts of America has mortgaged one of the most spectacular properties it owns, the vast Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, to help secure a line of credit as the financially strapped organization faces a growing wave of new sex-abuse lawsuits.

2 school buses crash, sending about 2 dozen to the hospital

Authorities say one school bus from Georgia rear-ended another during their field trip to Tennessee, sending more than two dozen people to hospitals.

USC sorority president wants opioid overdose antidote Narcan available for members

Taking what she sees as a potentially life-saving step in the aftermath of nine recent USC student deaths -- some of which are suspected of being drug overdoses -- the president of a university sorority said she hopes to make the overdose-reversal drug Narcan available to her members.

Teen arrested after guns found in bag

Authorities arrested a teenager for bringing guns to school.

Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions

One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.

Largo High School teacher arrested after fight video surfaces

A teacher has been arrested after video surfaced of a fight between a staff member and at least one student Friday morning at Largo High School in Prince George’s County.

Bus driver crashes into ditch with 10 children aboard, arrested for DUI, officials say

A 20-year-old school bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance after crashing a bus into a ditch with 10 children aboard in Oregon on Wednesday, authorities said.

Mattress Mack converting a section of furniture store into classrooms

Mattress Mack says he understands this project is a major undertaking. However, it’s part of his life mission to make Houston a better place for all.

Cobb County police, FOP pay down school lunch accounts

Cobb County police officers visted three separate schools on Wednesday for the best possible reason.

Ribbon cutting at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy

Atlanta Public Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at one of its newly renovated schools on Wednesday.

Teacher arrested for 'public intoxication' at school parking lot

A Walton County second grade teacher is out of a job and out of bond after getting arrested at her school for public intoxication.

Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough

Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.

Gymnast, 20, dies after 'freak' training accident at university

A 20-year-old gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University died Sunday after she suffered an injury during a training “accident,” the university said.