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FILE PHOTO: Houthi military helicopter over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea
Daily News Lesson December 20 2023

How the U.S. plans to protect ships from attacks in the Red Sea

Learn about the U.S. response to attacks by Houthis on shipping vessels in the Red Sea
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Daily News Lesson December 19 2023

America at a Crossroads: Political experts examine America’s divisions heading into 2024 election

Hear from experts on why polarization and division might be increasing, and what most concerns them
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Daily News Lesson December 18 2023

Brooks and Marcus on poll worker lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

Pundits David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discuss politics, lawsuits and impeachment
U.N.'s COP28 climate summit in Dubai
Daily News Lesson December 18 2023

Why some climate experts criticized what happened at COP28

Learn about the outcomes of an international conference to address climate change
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Daily News Lesson December 14 2023

How drone warfare has transformed the battle between Ukraine and Russia

Learn why the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war depends heavily on drones
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Biden travels to Nevada and California
Daily News Lesson December 14 2023

House Republicans open impeachment inquiry into President Biden

Learn why Republicans have opened an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden
Israeli air strike on Palestinian houses, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah
Daily News Lesson December 13 2023

Biden warns Israel is losing global support over ‘indiscriminate bombing’ in Gaza

Learn about differences between U.S. and Israel over war in Gaza
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2023

How physicians are preparing for climate change

Learn what doctors are doing to prepare for the health impacts of climate change
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Daily News Lesson December 11 2023

Southeast Asian cities sink while sea levels rise

Learn about ways communities are addressing crises related to sea rise and a changing climate
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Daily News Lesson December 11 2023

Brooks and Capehart on the political impact of the latest charges against Hunter Biden

Hear about the political fallout of the latest charges against Hunter Biden
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Daily News Lesson December 08 2023

One way those with criminal records are barred from seeking jobs

Learn how occupational licensing hurts job prospects for people with criminal records
People walk past a "Practice Random Acts of Kindness" sign in Times Square Manhattan, New York
Daily News Lesson December 07 2023

The science behind random acts of kindness

Why doing good makes us feel good
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