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

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►Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction in the Caribbean

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

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

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►Do politicians play hunger games?

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► Political fight over federal spending nearly interrupts food aid for needy Americans

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive

This week's word in the news: HEIST

DEFINITION:
A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Five suspects accused in connection with the heist were taken into custody late Wednesday, bringing the total arrest count to seven.
►The Las Vegas Review-Journal -- 11/03/2025