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NY student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools

A 17-year-old Long Island student has applied to and was accepted at all eight Ivy League schools. Kwasi Enin of Shirley began hearing from the schools on March 27. The William Floyd High School senior tells Newsday that he couldn’t believe it when “the yesses kept coming.”

Rearview cameras to be required in many new vehicles by 2018

The Transportation Department issued a rule Monday that will require rearview technology in many new vehicles — an effort to reduce deaths and serious injuries caused by backup accidents.

Use of assault victim’s letter fits with primary’s nastiness

The letter from sexual assault victim Amanda Collins detailing the night she was raped is hard to put down — and even harder to read without wincing. That it’s intended as a political fundraising tool places it in a downright eerie light.

Rah, Humboldt!: Nevada’s oldest county is brimming over with culture and history

Nevada’s Humboldt County should not be confused with the marijuana-loving Humboldt County in Northern California. The county is in the northwestern part of the state, bordered by Idaho and nestled between Elko and Washoe counties and sitting directly atop Pershing County.

Facing brain surgery? Know all your options

Fear is a normal reaction when you’ve just been told your headaches and blurry vision are symptoms of a brain tumor which is serious enough that you will need treatment. Whether you’re facing the prospect of brain cancer or another neurological problem, it’s important to face your concern by becoming informed about your condition and all treatment options.