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Congress considers keeping us on 'spring forward' Daylight Savings Time all year
--08/03/2026
Illness tied to lettuce spreads over half the country, a reminder of need to rinse all produce
--07/27/2026
Election echo: President revives voting security issues with an eye on 2026 congressional contests
--07/20/2026
Courts and governors resist White House challenges to how states run elections
--07/13/2026
Pool problems: Upgrade goes downhill at National Mall landmark in Washington
--06/29/2026
As America marks its 250th birthday, we're all invited to patriotic events from coast to coast
--06/22/2026
Kicking it: 11 U.S. cities host World Cup soccer matches for next five weeks
--06/15/2026
Scientists fear impact of ocean monitoring retreat by Trump administration
--06/08/2026
How to enjoy summer break safely at beaches, trails, pools and on the road if you drive
--06/01/2026
Deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa affects travel to the United States, including for World Cup
--05/25/2026
Communities Push Back Against Massive AI Data Centers
--05/18/2026
Script handwriting comeback: 2 more states now require school penmanship lessons
--05/11/2026
U.S. health secretary changes tone on childhood measles shots
--05/04/2026
‘Our Power, Our Planet:’ Earth Day brings reminder of need to protect Earth from ourselves
--04/27/2026
Federal case brings verdict that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally overcharge concert fans
--04/20/2026
An El Niño weather system expected this summer or fall could affect the U.S.
--04/13/2026
Artemis II this week takes four astronauts farther from Earth than anyone has traveled
--04/06/2026
Social media giants lose two lawsuits blaming them for serious risks to young users
--03/30/2026
Wartime news reports fuel fresh strains between U.S. government and the media
--03/23/2026
Iran war blocks key Mideast tanker route, pushing up oil prices and endangering global economies
--03/16/2026
Measles outbreaks in 30 states reinforce value of childhood vaccines
--03/09/2026
U.S. military strikes on Iran bring counter-attacks and congressional pushback
--03/02/2026
'The digital Wild West:' Teen social media limits spread in Europe
--02/23/2026
Winter Games: Elite athletes show Olympic medal-winning skills in Italy
--02/16/2026
Reporters' arrest in Minneapolis church protest raises press freedom issue
--02/09/2026
NASA prepares for return to the moon, starting with an orbital mission by four astronauts
--02/02/2026
From threats to talks: Trump eases tone as U.S. negotiates larger role in Greenland for it and NATO allies
--01/26/2026
Minneapolis roundups and woman's death intensify debate over immigration agents' tactics
--01/19/2026
As Venezuela's leader is held in New York on drug charges, Trump plans next steps in that oil-rich country
--01/12/2026
Ahead in 2026: Historic U.S. celebrations, pivotal elections, Winter Olympics, military conflicts and other headline news
--01/05/2026

Common Core State Standard
SL.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: An essay of a current news event is provided for discussion to encourage participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the article. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event within the news, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support.

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