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Daily News Lesson October 22 2026

Investigation finds hundreds of U.S. citizens detained by ICE

Discuss why Homeland Security may have detained hundreds of U.S. citizens
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2026

Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare

Learn about the influence Black women had on Shakespeare and his literature
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Daily News Lesson October 20 2026

Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost

Whereas in Southern Europe, scientists say wine-producing regions could vanish by the end of the century, if climate change continues.
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Daily News Lesson October 19 2026

Doctors urge vaccination as measles outbreak grows

Hear why medical professionals are concerned about the return of measles
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Daily News Lesson October 16 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: How do officials test voting machines?

Discuss ways officials look to secure elections, and what challenges remain
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Daily News Lesson October 15 2026

How media outlets are pushing back against Trump's selective press ban

Discuss the ways media outlets have fought for inclusion as part of the White House press pool
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Daily News Lesson October 14 2026

Cuts to federal benefits push many Americans to food banks

Discuss the impact of cuts to nutrition assistance and the strain on local food banks
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Daily News Lesson October 13 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: Water access major issue in Western states

Discuss how drought and water access have become more important to voters in some states than even the economy
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Daily News Lesson October 09 2026

Why French students are leading massive protests across the country

Learn about the major protests in France where students are demanding educational reform
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Daily News Lesson October 07 2026

Poland braces for potential confrontation as Russia tests NATO defenses

The foreign minister tells the News Hour they have credible intelligence to back that up
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Daily News Lesson October 07 2026

How the West is preparing for a drier future as water supplies hit lows

Learn about low water levels in the Colorado River and how it is affecting the western United States
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Daily News Lesson October 06 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: How are overseas ballots verified and counted?

Learn how overseas votes are checked and counted
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