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►Book bans: Librarians, caught in political 'culture war,' defend their role
-- Front Page Talking Points Archive
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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.
►Journalist deaths jump 50%, led by war-torn Ukraine
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
►Should they be classified careless?
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This week's word in the news: DILAPIDATED
DEFINITION:
A state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Before the shooting on Monday, 35 people worked at the California Terra Garden and some of them lived in a collection of dilapidated trailers and make-shift homes, where they paid $300 a month in rent, according to a company spokesperson.
►The San Jose Mercury News -- 01/30/2023
