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Daily Video July 21 2015

Chicago debates how to stem gun violence
After seeing the murder rate drop over the past two years, Chicago police and residents have seen a startling rise in gun violence this summer, with dozens shot each weekend.
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Daily Video July 20 2015

Supreme Court upholds health care law subsidies
The Supreme Court upheld the nationwide tax subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act in a ruling that maintains health insurance for millions of Americans.
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Daily Video July 17 2015

Politicians rethink criminal justice
President Barack Obama and Republicans are having a rare moment of agreement over the need to change the U.S. criminal justice system.
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Daily Video July 16 2015

Greek parliament approves controversial bailout deal
Greece is struggling to accept a deal with the European Union that will raise taxes and enforce economic changes that will make everyday life harder.
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Daily Video July 15 2015

Iran nuclear deal met with hope and anger
Iran, the United States and five other nations announced a ground-breaking agreement Tuesday aimed at preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Post July 15 2015

Five things your class needs to know about the Iran nuclear deal
  By Gabby Shacknai On Tuesday, after two years of negotiations, a group of si…
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Post July 14 2015

The science of caffeine — Class Activity
By Gabby Shacknai Millions of Americans use caffeine, the world’s most popular drug, every d…
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Daily Video July 14 2015

The doctor will see you now... online
Advancements in videoconferencing and health monitoring technology now make it possible for doctors to examine patients remotely for illnesses ranging from sore throat to stroke.
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Daily Video July 13 2015

While Muslims celebrate Ramadan, Islamic State steps up attacks
The Islamic State has launched new attacks during the holy month of Ramadan, while also offering food and money to people living under its control.
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Daily Video July 09 2015

Chinese stock market crash tests world's fastest growing economy
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Three weeks of market decline in China have worried investors and threatened th…
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