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Post July 13 2016

5 things to know for the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service
On August 25, 2016 the National Park Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Learn about national parks and the NPS as the centennial approaches.
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Daily Video July 12 2016

Who will the presidential nominees choose for vice president?
With the Republican National Convention set to begin next week in Cleveland, Ohio, much attention is focused on whom the candidates will choose as their vice presidential running mates.
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Daily Video July 11 2016

U.S. not yet in post-racial society, Dallas pastor says
Recent police-related events in the U.S. have many Americans seeking ways to improve racial tensions throughout the country.
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Daily Video July 08 2016

Sniper attack kills 5 police officers during protest in Dallas
On Thursday night in Dallas, Texas, gunmen killed five police officers and wounded seven more near the scene of protests against police violence. Two civilians were among the injured.
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Daily Video July 07 2016

Police shooting of Louisiana man sparks outrage
An officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a black man in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday night has once again ignited protest over the treatment of black Americans by police.
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Lesson Plan July 06 2016

How to use anti-LGBTQ laws to explore social justice
In order to learn more about social justice issues, students will look at important laws affecting members of the LGBTQ community, including Mississippi's House Bill 1523.
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Daily Video July 06 2016

FBI says Hillary Clinton’s email was careless, but not illegal
The FBI wrapped up a year-long investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server on Tuesday, announcing they found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing and would not press charges.
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Daily Video June 30 2016

Turkey blames ISIS for attack on Istanbul airport
An attack on a major international airport in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday night left more than 40 dead and upwards of 200 injured.
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Daily Video June 27 2016

Brexit vote leaves Britain, European Union reeling
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union on Thursday, shocking the rest of the world and leading to the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Daily Video June 23 2016

Democrats sit-in on House floor to push for gun reform
A sit-in led by Democratic members of the House of Representatives began on the House floor Wednesday as they called for Republican colleagues to allow a vote on gun control legislation.
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