How ISIS steals oil to stay in power
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The Islamic State (ISIS) finances much of its military operation through the selling and siphoning off of oil in Iraq and Syria. Continue reading
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World leaders debate strategies to defeat ISIS
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A meeting of world leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday discussed methods of stemming the spread of violent extremism in the Middle East. Continue reading
Obama sends more U.S. troops to Iraq for fight against ISIL
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450 more troops will join the 3,100 troops that are already there in a training and advisory role. Continue reading
Can the U.S. stop the Islamic State?
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Fighters from the Islamic State (ISIL) won several victories this week, raising U.S. concerns that the extremist group’s influence may be growing beyond control. Continue reading
Iraq asks for more U.S. help after loss of major city
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Fighters from the Islamic State (ISIL) captured the city of Ramadi over the weekend, prompting the Iraqi government to ask for increased U.S. military airstrikes and help from fighters supported by Iraq’s neighbor, Iran. Continue reading
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How-to guide for sheltering pets during extreme weather events
Thousands of evacuees sought refuge in Houston’s convention center during Hurricane Harvey, but their pets were not allowed in with them. New emergency service groups and animal shelters in Houston are taking a step to include animals and pets in disaster planning. Continue reading
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Hillary Clinton on sexism, racism and Trump’s foreign policy deficits
Hillary Clinton, the former senator, secretary of state, first lady and presidential candidate published her memoir, “What Happened,” last week about the 2016 presidential election in which she lost to Donald Trump. Continue reading
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Student Reporting Labs STEM Lesson Plan: Protecting green space through hands-on learning
In this PBS NewsHour lesson, students take a hands-on approach to nature by exploring green spaces in their community. Continue reading
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Hurricane Irma: Determining the road to recovery and the role of climate change
Seven million Floridians remain without power along with 1.5 million people in Georgia and millions more in the Caribbean after Hurricane Irma struck those areas over the last week. Continue reading
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Since 9/11, what do your students know about how the U.S. has changed?
Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th. Discuss with your students how the U.S. has changed over the last 16 years as a result of 9/11. Continue reading
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