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Native American group Apache Stronghold gather outside 9th Circuit Appeal Court in California
Daily News Lesson August 05 2024

How the mineral mining boom endangers Indigenous communities

Learn how Indigenous tribes are fighting to preserve their lands
Aftermath of presidential election in Venezuela
Daily News Lesson July 31 2024

Venezuelans in standoff over disputed presidential election

Learn why both Nicolás Maduro and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia are claiming victory
WDSF World Breaking Championship 2023
Daily News Lesson July 30 2024

Breaking makes Olympic debut

Learn more about why breaking (breakdancing) is making its Olympic debut
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Daily News Lesson July 29 2024

Art in action: Theater adapts ‘An Enemy of the People’ to address public health after the pandemic

Explore how a classic play highlights the connection between democracy and public health.
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Daily News Lesson July 26 2024

Inventors, patent examiners, educators: The many careers at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Learn more about her journey to the United States Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation on his decision to end his reelection bid in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 25 2024

Biden explains decision to end 2024 bid in Oval Office address

Learn about President Biden's decision to drop out and how this affects the election
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Daily News Lesson July 25 2024

How does 3D printing work? This invention educator explains

See how a 3D printer works and how students can create their own inventions with it.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event in West Allis, Wisconsin
Daily News Lesson July 24 2024

Democrats endorse Kamala Harris for presidential run

Learn how Kamala Harris has solidified Democratic support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Butler
Daily News Lesson July 23 2024

America at a Crossroads: How polarization and division leads to political violence

See how increasing polarization led to the assassination attempt of former President Trump
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host an Independence Day celebration at the White House in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 22 2024

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris

Learn why President Joe Biden has stepped aside and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election
Day 3 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Daily News Lesson July 19 2024

Trump claims 'greatest invasion in history' happening at southern border

Watch and fact-check clips from Trump's speech at the RNC.
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) trial in connection with an alleged corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in New York City
Daily News Lesson July 18 2024

New Jersey Sen. Menendez convicted of corruption charges

Democratic leaders call for his resignation
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