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Daily Video June 22 2016

Partisan divide continues in Congress over gun control reform

Democrats once again attempted to push forward gun control legislation this week following last week's massacre at an Orlando nightclub.

Daily Video June 20 2016

Murder of British politician changes tone of U.K. Brexit debate

The man accused of murdering a British member of parliament last Thursday made his first court appearance in London on Saturday. Authorities believe Thomas Mair shot and stabbed Jo Cox to death on a street in broad daylight, because of her position to keep the U.K. in the European Union.

Daily Video June 17 2016

Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio

Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists.

Daily Video June 16 2016

How the U.S. combats violent extremism and propaganda

Recent acts of violence committed by extremists who were radicalized while living in the United States have raised concerns over the threat of home-grown terrorism.

Student Voices June 15 2016

Sharing the gift of being a woman

When I walked among the crowd at the United State of Women Summit, my first thought was, "Wow, I've never been surrounded by so many women before."

Views Of Baltimore As Home Flippers Make Quick Profits On Real Estate Investments

Daily Video June 15 2016

National Aquarium dolphins will move to seaside sanctuary

The eight dolphins at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland will have a new home — the first sanctuary of its kind in the world.

Daily Video June 14 2016

Mourners remember victims, love following Orlando tragedy

In the wake of Sunday’s deadly shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, people gathered around the country and world to show solidarity and share hopes for peace

Daily Video June 13 2016

50 killed in Orlando nightclub shooting

A lone gunman stormed a nightclub in Orlando, Florida early Sunday morning and opened fire on patrons, resulting in the worst mass shooting in American history.

Lesson Plan June 11 2016

How the Deck is Stacked: Income Inequality in the U.S. - Lesson Plan

According to research by the Pew Research Center, the American middle class is shrinking and the gap between high-income and low-income households is growing. This lesson plan will introduce students to the reality of income inequality in America.

Lesson Plan June 10 2016

Inventions: How do innovation and design help people with disabilities?

Learn about the role of inventions in improving accessibility for people with disabilities and create a paper or cardboard prototype of their own invention

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