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Dec. 24, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

News stories to watch this holiday season

Summary

Take a look to see what holiday-related news is taking place across the country. Choose the story you'd most like to watch, and answer the questions below.

Five Facts

  • Who are the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the story?
  • What is the main idea of the piece?
  • Where and When does the story take place?
  • Why did the event(s) discussed occur?
  • How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided to produce a story about this topic?

Focus Questions

Why do you think holiday news stories attract so much attention?

For More

Can you think of someone who might need a friendly call or text this holiday season? It can a difficult time of year for many. How can you reach out?

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