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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

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

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.…

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

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

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

Daily News Lesson September 18 2023

Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s impeachment inquiry

Listen to New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the Biden impeachment inquiry

A rat jumps into a puddle in the snow in the Manhattan borough of New York City

Daily News Lesson September 17 2023

Inventing solutions to cities exploding rat populations

Does your city/town have a plan for controlling its rat population?

U.S. House Speaker McCarthy directs opening of impeachment inquiry for Biden

Daily News Lesson September 14 2023

House Republicans launch impeachment inquiry against Biden

Learn why Republicans decided to launch an impeachment hearing

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