More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

FILE -- A marijuana bowl is passed in New York's Williamsburg neighborhood, Dec. 13, 2015. By the end of the summer of 2018, the New York Police Department intends to ticket, rather than arrest, people smoking marijuana in public, though people on probation, on parole or with open warrants would still be subject to arrest. (Hilary Swift/The New York Times)

New York City Will End Marijuana Arrests for Most People