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Daily Video February 02 2016

Clinton and Cruz win Iowa caucuses

Monday’s Iowa caucuses ended in victory for Republican Senator Ted Cruz and an extremely close win for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race.

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Daily Video February 01 2016

Is fracking causing earthquakes in Oklahoma?

A sharp increase in the number of earthquakes Oklahoma has experienced in recent years has state officials looking for ways to control the suspected culprits — the state’s oil and gas industry.

Daily Video January 29 2016

Health officials warn of spreading virus' potential link to birth defects

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Daily Video January 28 2016

Student shakes off negativity with love of dance

For middle school student Sean Varner, practicing dance brings peace and relief from anxiety. It's when he stops dancing that the he hears negative comments about dance from his peers

Daily Video January 27 2016

Why one-size schooling may not work for all students

Career and technical education, or CTE programs, allow high school students to gain technical skills in a variety of career fields, but some educators disagree with vocational education replacing traditional schooling.

Daily Video January 21 2016

Poison water in Flint affects everyone’s health—especially kids

A man-made water crisis in Flint, Michigan began five years ago when the city government decided to switch water sources in an effort to save money.

Daily Video January 15 2016

President announces national effort to cure cancer

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced a new American initiative to cure cancer.

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Daily Video January 14 2016

Chilean architect wins top prize for socially-conscious design

As urban populations grow, the challenge of providing affordable housing has cities looking for innovative design solutions.

Lesson Plan January 13 2016

State of the Union: Comparing Obama's 'Four Big Questions' to FDR's 'Four Freedoms' speech

Analyze the "Four Big Questions" in President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address and reflect on what they say about the present when compared to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" State of the Union Address.

Lesson Plan January 12 2016

Highlights from State of the Union Address -- Lesson Plan

Students will discuss the elements of a successful political speech and watch President Obama's State of the Union address.

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