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U.S. House Speaker McCarthy directs opening of impeachment inquiry for Biden
Daily News Lesson September 14 2023

House Republicans launch impeachment inquiry against Biden

Learn why Republicans decided to launch an impeachment hearing
American flag fluttering in the breeze on a deserted main street
Lesson Plan September 13 2023

Lesson plan: How America's history of racism continues to shape us today

Discuss the ways political divisions in the U.S. today are informed by a history of racism
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Daily News Lesson September 12 2023

Slow rescue efforts after devastating earthquake in Morocco

Find out more about the response. tothe catastrophic earthquake near the city of Marrakesh
Group of men arrested after they were found in the rear of a U Haul van in Coeur d'Alene
Lesson Plan September 12 2023

Lesson plan: Should Congress pass a domestic terrorism bill?

Discuss recent attempts in Congress to pass a domestic terrorism bill, and why it failed
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at Auburn Manufacturing, in Auburn
Daily News Lesson August 16 2023

Daily news lesson: Democratic strategist breaks down poll numbers in potential Biden-Trump rematch

Hear from a political strategist on the upcoming presidential race
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Post August 08 2023

Student Book Recommendation: "Futureproof" and our changing attitudes toward AI
by Benjamin ThernstromArtificial intelligence may be the greatest technological revolution of our g…
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Lesson Plan August 01 2023

Lesson plan: Dolores Huerta — a lifetime of activism

Learn about activist Dolores Huerta, who has spent her life trying to change and educate people on oppressive labor systems
Turning Point Action Conference in Florida
Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

Breaking down new charges against Trump in classified documents case
Three new felony charges added by special counsel
PBS drug shortage
Daily News Lesson July 28 2023

Prescription drug shortages make treatment decisions difficult for doctors and patients
The U.S. is in the midst of an ongoing prescription drug shortage with more and more medication in short supply for longer stretches of time
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Daily News Lesson July 25 2023

Why Americans are paying each other’s medical bills
Many Americans have enrolled in an alternative to traditional health insurance called health care sharing plans
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