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| Families Hunt for Water in Niger Valley |  |
| Once lush grazing land, the Azawak valley in western Niger now consists of mostly sand, thorns and animal excrement. Quality of life is tied to the rainy season, and during dry spells, families spend much of their time in search of water. |  |
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| Neelam From Curacao Describes Her Island Nation |  |
| Neelam Melwani, 18, is a high school senior from Curacao, a Dutch territory island near Venezuela. She spoke with NewsHour Extra about her country and her opinions about regional issues as the several nations meet at the Summit of the Americas. |
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| New Muslim Cool |  |
| A young Muslim confronts the realities of the post-9/11 world. |
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| What Young People Need to Know About H1N1 |
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After H1N1-related school closures in the last flu season, local schools have lowered the severity of their response and are focusing on preventative action that does not interrupt education. |
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