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Kevin McCarthy is elected next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 08 2023

What Speaker McCarthy’s concessions to a tiny group of Republicans means for the nation
And learn why the Rules Committee has taken center stage
The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021
Daily News Lesson January 06 2023

Exploring the threats to democracy that remain two years after Jan. 6
Learn why democracy in the U.S. is still under threat years after the attack on the Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021
Daily News Lesson January 05 2023

PBS NewsHour stories + Student Video of the Day — Jan. 6, 2023
Current events for social studies, science, English, STEM and more with discussion questions for grades 6-12
U.S. representatives gather to try to elect a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 05 2023

Speaker vote deadlocked amid infighting among House Republicans
Hear why Congress is unable to start its latest term until Republicans agree on a Speaker of the House
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Daily News Lesson January 04 2023

PBS NewsHour stories + Student Video of the Day — Jan. 5, 2023
Current events for social studies, science, English, STEM and more with discussion questions for grades 6-12
NFL: Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals
Daily News Lesson January 04 2023

Examining football’s health risks after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest on the field
Learn about some of the health risks in professional and amateur football
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Daily News Lesson January 03 2023

Judy Woodruff’s farewell message to viewers as she departs NewsHour anchor desk
Here's what your students should know about Judy Woodruff
FILE PHOTO: Brazilian soccer legend Pele waves during the international friendly soccer match between Algeria and Slovenia in Algiers
Daily News Lesson December 30 2022

Remembering Pelé’s legacy and global impact on soccer
Learn about the life and legacy of one of a great legend of the soccer world
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Daily News Lesson December 24 2022

News stories to watch this holiday season
Choose a holiday-related story to watch!
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Daily News Lesson December 20 2022

Lesson plan: Initiative allows inmates to work toward law degree while behind bars
Learn about a program that helps people in prison become lawyers and discuss the benefits of such a program
U.S. House Select Committee holds final meeting to release report on Jan. 6, 2021 assault on Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson December 19 2022

Jan. 6 committee recommends criminal charges against Trump for Capitol attack
Learn about Congress's Jan. 6 committee's final hearing
Janis Herrera gets her blood pressure measured on the first day of the new Pueblo del Rio Housing Projects Wellness Center, a free clinic that will serve 3,500 low income residents, in Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson December 19 2022

How racial biases in medical algorithms lead to inequities in care
Learn about a new report that tracks racial biases in hospital systems created by automated programs
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