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Fierce hurricanes last week and last month show how warmer seas can affect us, scientists say
--10/14/2024
'Code red time:' Israel reacts forcefully in Lebanon and Gaza, stirring fear of wider war
--10/07/2024
'All pain, no gain:' School homework is focus of new attention on a longtime practice
--09/30/2024
Sweeping overhaul of Instagram aims at making it safer for users under 18
--09/23/2024
Another intense wildfire season in California is linked to climate change, experts say
--09/16/2024
U.S. presidential rivals Harris and Trump debate in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
--09/09/2024
Lengthy layover: Homecoming delay stretches months longer for two U.S. astronauts on space station since June
--09/02/2024
Tech refreshes for a new school year: Digital notebook, memory storage, power banks and more
--08/26/2024
For skilled players, tossing beanbags can be a path to college and pro-level paydays
--08/19/2024
Presidential campaign pairings are set as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Kamala Harris on Democratic ticket
--08/12/2024
Schools vs. phones: Bans surge to keep focus on learning rather than screens
--08/05/2024
Summer Olympics in Paris features skateboarding, surfing, swimming, soccer and the debut of breakdancing
--07/29/2024
Election drama: Democratic convention will pick a nominee as Biden ends campaign against Trump
--07/22/2024
President Biden, 81, resists calls to let a younger Democrat run against Donald Trump
--07/15/2024
Turning point: Supreme Court says presidents have 'absolute immunity' for official acts
--07/08/2024
First Biden-Trump debate of 2024 airs Thursday from Georgia
--06/24/2024
Health experts monitor the jump of bird flu to cows and a few farm hands, but see no wide risk
--06/17/2024
Negro Leagues stars from a bygone era gain new standing in Major League Baseball records
--06/10/2024
Justice Samuel Alito adds two flags to Supreme Court ethics storms
--06/03/2024
Use of new weight-loss drugs soars among teens
--05/27/2024
Needy families await action on bill to restore federal internet service rebates
--05/20/2024
Colorful ocean coral is bleached white around the world for the second time in 10 years, causing alarm
--05/13/2024
U.S. government may challenge concert business dominance of Live Nation and Ticketmaster
--05/06/2024
Tents, chants, arrests: Protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza Strip arise at dozens of U.S. colleges
--04/29/2024
New book explores mental health impact of 'the phone-based childhood'
--04/22/2024
Feds vs. Apple: Major case tests whether iPhone breaks a 19th century law against monopolies
--04/15/2024
Beyoncé's 'historic' new album, 'Country Carter,' is 'breaking down barriers'
--04/08/2024
Total solar eclipse next week will be a rare, memorable sight – and a vivid science lesson
--04/01/2024
Tricky balance: Supreme Court tries to keep law and politics separate this election year
--03/25/2024
Here's why SAT and ACT exams are back on more students' college paths
--03/18/2024
Congress moves toward TikTok forced sale or ban for national security reasons
--03/11/2024
Swift and sleek: Amtrak is closer to saying 'all aboard' for a new era of high-speed rail travel
--03/04/2024
New era in space: Flying to the moon is a business for private companies now
--02/26/2024
Presidential campaign remark about NATO fuels discussion of military alliance's role
--02/19/2024
Museums across U.S. scramble to make amends for collecting that sometimes was looting
--02/12/2024
Script handwriting isn't gone -- more states now require school penmanship lessons
--02/05/2024
Teen use of nicotine patches – also known as Zyns, lip cushions or gum pillows – spurs warnings
--01/29/2024
Airline safety draws new attention after midair cabin hole scare for passengers
--01/22/2024
Supreme Court soon considers whether the Constitution bars Trump from 2024 ballots
--01/15/2024
2024 news agenda includes wars, presidential politics, immigration and the Summer Olympics
--01/08/2024

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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