How teachers can talk to students about Ferguson
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Dr. Marcia Chatelain, the Georgetown professor who began the hashtag #FergusonSyllabus on Twitter, joined the NewsHour to discuss. Continue reading
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New law addresses domestic violence on Indian reservations
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On Indian reservations, where domestic violence is a widespread issue, a recent law change will allow more survivors to come forward and receive justice. Continue reading
Grand jury decides not to charge Officer Darren Wilson
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A grand jury announced Nov. 24 that they would not indict police officer Darren Wilson for fatally shooting unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. Continue reading
Immigrants react to Obama’s executive action
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Many immigration advocates spoke out in support of the action, which they said recognizes the value of their hard work. Continue reading
Obama orders deportation relief for millions of immigrants
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Obama announced a large-scale executive action on immigration that will allow nearly five million undocumented immigrants to remain in the country. Continue reading
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- Net neutrality rules ensure equal access to the Internet
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 in support of net neutrality, approving new rules to protect equal access to the Internet. Continue reading
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A series of paintings by African-American artist Hale Woodruff gives a new view to the story of a slave rebellion. Continue reading
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Rick Lowe of Project Row Houses talks to Jeffrey Brown about his advice for young…
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Could you beat a machine at a video game? With a new system created by artificial intelligence researchers, it just became less likely. Continue reading
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President Obama has vetoed a bill that would approve the Keystone Pipeline expansion, a project causing fierce debate between Republican lawmakers and environmentalists. Continue reading
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