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Mohammad Reza Naqdi
Daily News Lesson August 12 2026

Top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader sits down for rare interview

Explore western media coverage of Iran and what happened after the Iran nuclear deal fell apart in 2018
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Daily News Lesson July 07 2026

Recovery efforts underway in Venezuela following earthquakes

Learn more how other economic, social and political crises have exacerbated Venezuela's recovery
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court hears Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 01 2026

How the birthright citizenship decision impacts Trump's immigration agenda

Learn about the newly decided Trump v. Barbara case and the role of precedent in deciding cases
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Daily News Lesson June 30 2026

Anti-ICE protesters sentenced to decades in prison in latest crackdown on dissent

The sentences range from 30 to 100 years in prison, longer than the harshest sentence given to any of the convicted rioters in the January 6 riots.
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Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

Anthropic disables new AI model after White House security directive

Learn about the current challenges facing the U.S. government’s broad use of powerful yet largely unregulated AI models
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Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

Plagued by algae and peeling paint, reflecting pool set to undergo more repairs

Learn about the controversy surrounding repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America's 250th anniversary
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia
Lesson Plan June 22 2026

Lesson plan: America plays host for the 2026 World Cup

Discuss the role of the U.S. in hosting the World Cup, and how the tournament might be improved
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Daily News Lesson June 18 2026

U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war

The parties seem to be inching closer to a peace deal, but sticking points remain
American flag in front of a church
Daily News Lesson June 12 2026

America at a Crossroads: America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders

Gain an understanding on the discussion of religion in the founding of the United States and the concept of separation of church and state.
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Daily News Lesson June 09 2026

Why 'teen takeovers' are taking off

Examine potential solutions to teen takeovers
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