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Trump supporters celebrate the close of the polls as they watch election results at a rally in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Daily Video February 22 2016

Trump and Clinton pull off weekend wins, look to Super Tuesday
On the heels of weekend wins for Hillary Clinton in the Nevada Democratic caucuses and Donald Trump in the South Carolina Republican primary, the question of what’s next arises for the presidential candidates.
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Daily Video February 16 2016

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s legacy
United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, died of natural causes at a resort in West Texas on Saturday. The first Italian-American on the Supreme Court, Scalia was known for his conservative positions, keen intellect and quick sense of humor.
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Post February 12 2016

World news quiz: Lunar New Year and satellite flybys
Give students this fun, 5-minute quiz to test their knowledge of what happened in the world this week.
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Daily Video February 08 2016

How drones could help predict tornadoes
A multi-million dollar science grant will help researchers look at new ways to predict severe weather in Oklahoma where 100 tornadoes struck in just the past year.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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