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INTERNATIONAL NEWS/HISTORY
Somalia's
21st century pirates
Somali pirates have increased
their attacks on ships in their waters. Find out what problems
in Somalia led the country to this desperate state. |
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NATIONAL NEWS/CRITICAL THINKING
New
York may legalize same-sex marriage
Several states have taken steps
to legalize same-sex marriage. The story looks at both sides
of this conroversial issue. |
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ART/HISTORY
"Cézanne
and Beyond"
Paul Cézanne is often called
the "father of modern art." An exhibit in Philadelphia
looks at the huge influence he has had on other artists. |
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ANIMALS/HISTORY
Presidential pets come in all shapes and sizes
There's a saying about politics:
"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." But
U.S. presidents have befriended a lot of unusual pets through
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COUNTRY OF THE WEEK
Poland
After spending decades under communism,
Poland has made great economic strides in the past 15 years. |
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
The
Louisiana Purchase
On April 30, 1803, France sold
the Louisiana Territory to the U.S. |
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FACES AND PLACES
Stephen
Hawking, John Madden, Iran, Washington, D.C. |
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GEOGRAPHY/MAPS
Where
in the World?
Test your students'
geography knowledge with this new on-screen feature. |
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CARTOON
OF THE WEEK
"You've gotta pay for that."
Earth racks up a big bill in this
week's cartoon.
Teachers:
send us your student's editorial cartoons!
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