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Daily Video May 17 2016

Democrats and Republicans struggle with generational divide, unity
As voters head to the polls in Oregon and Kentucky today, the Democratic and Republican parties continue to struggle with difficult realities.
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Daily Video May 16 2016

Trump meets top Republicans to find common ground
After becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump met privately with party leaders, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, on Capitol Hill.
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Daily Video May 12 2016

Scientists see supersonic hyperloop trains as way of the future
Imagine being able to make an otherwise six hour car trip in just about 30 minutes. That is the goal researchers hope to make reality through hyperloop technology.
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Daily Video May 11 2016

Daily interaction with young children keeps nursing home residents young
A special day care program in Seattle, Washington, brings preschool-aged children and senior citizens together under one roof.
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Daily Video May 10 2016

Clinton, Trump pursue women voters
Women voters will make up a key demographic in the presidential election this fall and likely nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have taken note.
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Daily Video May 09 2016

New York City students study ‘Hamilton,' head to show
About 20,000 public high school students from low-income neighborhoods across New York City will get the chance to see “Hamilton,” the hit Broadway hip-hop musical, this spring.
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Daily Video May 06 2016

Are teens literally addicted to screens?
Teenagers love their cellphones, but many parents worry their children spend so much time interacting with the virtual world that they begin to ignore the real one.
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Post May 06 2016

World News Quiz: Celebrating Star Wars Day right
Give students this fun, five-minute quiz to see how much they paid attention this week!
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Daily Video May 06 2016

Trump is presumptive GOP nominee after Cruz, Kasich drop out
Ted Cruz and John Kasich both suspended their campaigns this week, effectively making Donald Trump the Republican nominee for president.
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Daily Video May 04 2016

More high school students take gap year before college — including Malia Obama
President Barack and Michelle Obama announced on Sunday that their eldest daughter Malia will take a gap year before attending Harvard in 2017.
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