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Archive for 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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