President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was granting 10 states exemptions from parts of the No Child Left Behind education law, a move that could prove popular in an election year with parents and teachers who have criticized the law - but raises concern among some advocates for low-income and minority students.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 09, 2012
The Jemery Lin dunk video that went viral Thursday afternoon has cemented the young guard as the New York Knicks' best hope for a good season.
Connor Adams Sheets
Feb 09, 2012
#Linning exploded on Twitter Wednesday and Thursday, after New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin dropped his first dunk for the team and continued to dominate on the court.
Connor Adams Sheets
Feb 09, 2012
According to auditors, the new World Trade Center’s building cost has reached an impressive $14.8 billion. The company responsible for building the new World Trade Center has been called “dysfunctional.”
Amanda Remling
Feb 09, 2012
Kim Kardashian, reality TV star vixen, may finally be ready to turn the cameras off when it comes to her impending divorce to New Jersey Nets basketball player, Kris Humphries. Unfortunately for her (and fortunate for viewers), Humphries is completely ready to air the couples dirty laundry on TV.
Amanda Remling
Feb 09, 2012
Washington finally became the seventh state to approve of same-sex marriage in the U.S. after state lawmakers Wednesday voted to pass the marriage equality bill by a 55-43 vote.
Drishya Nair
Feb 09, 2012
Cognizant Technology Solutions has reported a net profit of $240 million for the fourth quarter ended December 2011. This is a 16.4 per cent increase over $206 million reported in the corresponding quarter of last year and 5.7 per cent increased sequentially.
Bhaskar Prasad
Feb 09, 2012
Foreign and U.S. banks warned lawmakers on Wednesday that broad application of U.S. swaps rules could undermine U.S. competitiveness abroad, increase the cost of hedging and even provoke brinkmanship among international regulators.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 08, 2012
The Pennsylvania legislature, after a full day's debate, narrow approved a bill that would levy annual fees against natural gas companies for each natural gas well they drill in the state.
Pierre Bertrand
Feb 08, 2012
Gay marriage proponents in the Pacific Northwest cheered a U.S. court ruling on Tuesday that overturned a California ban on same-sex nuptials, in what they saw as boost to their cause a day before a key vote to legalize such unions in Washington state.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 08, 2012
The Washington state House of Representatives was expected to endorse gay marriage on Wednesday in a vote that would move the state another step closer to becoming the seventh to recognize same-sex nuptials.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 08, 2012
After a bidding war between New Jersey and New York, the grocery chain will remain in New York, moving its bases of operations to a new facility in the Bronx.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 08, 2012
Pennsylvania lawmakers in the state's Senate have set a template for the rest of the Northeast U.S. to follow in approving a measure to impose annual fees on natural gas companies for each natural gas well they drill.
Pierre Bertrand
Feb 08, 2012
An appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that may lead to a showdown in the Supreme Court.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 07, 2012
After the parade, the Giants went over to New Jersey for a Super Bowl rally at MetLife Stadium where Justin Tuck and Steve Tisch called out both the Jets and Cowboys.
Anthony Riccobono
Feb 07, 2012
Felix Baumgartner's space jump will take place in 2012, the Austrian daredevil's sponsor, Red Bull, confirmed this week.
Mark Johanson
Feb 07, 2012
While the Super Bowl 2012 winning New York Giants celebrated their victory through the Canyon of Heroes, adoring fans came out in full force to support their team. However, at times, it appeared to be a tense situation for the parade-goers and police officers.
Michael Billera
Feb 07, 2012
Are you ready to go Linsane? Check out our gallery of Jeremy Lin photos while you wait for the next Knicks game and another chance to see Lin lead the team as point guard.
Jacob Kleinman
Feb 07, 2012
With the dramatic victory of the New England Patriots during the 2012 Super Bowl at Indianapolis, the New York Giants continued their celebrations in Manhattan through the Canyon of Heroes.
Michael Billera
Feb 07, 2012
The Knicks had discussions with the Rockets about a package for Flynn that includes Mike Bibby.
Jason Van Hoven
Feb 07, 2012
In an era of increased pressure on even consumer levels to abide by strict environmental standards, what is the impact of New York City's third large-scale sports parade in four years?
Dale W. Eisinger
Feb 07, 2012
Pennsylvania lawmakers could by the end of the day Tuesday vote to have the state collect fees from natural gas companies drilling in the state.
Pierre Bertrand
Feb 07, 2012
