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

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U.S. attacks Venezuela and grabs its president

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Ahead in 2026: Historic U.S. celebrations, pivotal elections, Winter Olympics, military conflicts and other headline news

The 12 months ahead are like a clean notebook at the start of a school year. New topics will fill its pages, surprises are certain and lessons will be learned. Big events will be covered by this newspaper and other media: The 250th anniversary o...

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Science Audio webcasts: An exclusive partnership with Pulse of the Planet, updated daily with two-minute sound portraits of Planet Earth. Tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide, blending interviews with extraordinary natural sounds.

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Champagne sparklers likely started Swiss bar fire, officials say

Investigators say sparklers placed in champagne bottles were held too close to the ceiling and may have ignited soundproofing foam, triggering a fast-moving fire that killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others. Survivors described chaos and pan...

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The news media shape how we see and understand the world around us. With its new video series, NBCU Academy takes a deep dive into what it means to be a journalist today, how the industry is evolving, and how the next generation can help.

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

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