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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces reporters about looming government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 04 2023

McCarthy voted out as House Speaker

Discuss why the Speaker of the House was voted out and what comes next
Shoppers exit a Target store during Black Friday sales in Brooklyn, New York
Daily News Lesson October 03 2023

Are concerns about retailers closing stores due to shoplifting real or overblown?

Learn about why retailers are closing stores and citing shoplifting as the reason
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Daily News Lesson October 03 2023

Jovita Idar’s fight for the rights of women and Mexican immigrants

Learn about Jovita Idar women and Mexican immigrant rights
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol after the House of Representatives passed a stopgap government funding bill to avert an immediate government shutdown, on Capitol Hill
Daily News Lesson October 02 2023

Inside McCarthy’s deal with House Democrats to avert government shutdown

Discuss why McCarthy faces GOP criticism after averting shutdown
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Daily News Lesson September 29 2023

Student journalists draw attention to food cost disparities in low-income neighborhoods

Hear about students who are making a difference in their community through research
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Daily News Lesson September 27 2023

Looming government shutdown may shape political landscape

Learn about the looming government shutdown and play BINGO as Republican presidential hopefuls debate the economy
SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers on strike
Daily News Lesson September 26 2023

Striking Hollywood writers and studios close to agreement
SUMMARYWriters and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking.…
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Daily News Lesson September 24 2023

Brooks and Capehart on the government shutdown

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics
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Daily News Lesson September 21 2023

Fishing gear pile-up on Maine's coast contributes to plastic onslaught of oceans

Explore how lost or abandoned fishing gear harms marine life — and beyond
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Daily News Lesson September 20 2023

José Sarria paved way for gay candidates in U.S.

Hispanic Heritage month takes place each year from September 15 to October 15 — how are you celebrating?
78th UNGA General Debate at UN HQ in New York
Daily News Lesson September 20 2023

Biden calls on world leaders to stand with Ukraine against Russia

Hear about Biden's speech to the United Nations urging support for Ukraine
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Daily News Lesson September 19 2023

United Auto Workers go on strike

Learn why car companies haven't paid their workers more over the years
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