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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

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►Early hurricane rips through Caribbean

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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►Are states trying to impose religion?

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►Turning point: Supreme Court says presidents have 'absolute immunity' for official acts

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This week's word in the news: METEOROLOGIST

DEFINITION:
A scientist who studies the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The official forecast for the day was 117, said National Weather Service meteorologist Sam Meltzer.
►The Las Vegas Review-Journal -- 07/08/2024