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Daily News Lesson January 12 2023

Top stories! Using heat pumps instead of fossil fuels + News wrap 1/12/23 + Student video
Will the move help reduce the negative effects on our environment from global warming?
Howard University receives bomb threats in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 11 2023

White House offers new student loan payment plans as debt cancellation held up in court
Who do the new plans help and why do tens of millions of Americans have student loan debt?
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representatives try again to elect a Speaker on the third day of the 118th Congress at U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 10 2023

Local paper broke George Santos scandal before November election — why didn't the rest of the news media?
An important lesson in media literacy, politics and power
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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