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FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at White House after traveling to Baltimore on Memorial Day in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 05 2020

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
Learn about President Donald Trump's diagnosis of COVID-19
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Businesses are boarded up in anticipation of protests in Louisville
Daily Video September 24 2020

Do charges in Breonna Taylor case show officers are 'above the law'?
Discuss why many from protesters to scholars think the charges in the police killing of Breonna Taylor are inadequate.
U.S. Supreme Court: Behind the Scenes
Daily Video September 19 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy on the Supreme Court
In this lesson, learn about the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Daily Video September 18 2020

News Roundup: TikTok banned, Trump weighs in on 1619 Project
Find out what happened this week, from the banning of TikTok to Trump's comments on education and race.
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Daily News Lesson September 04 2020

BrainPop: Dr. Fauci discusses young people's role fighting coronavirus
In this NewsHour lesson, we team up with BrainPop to hear advice from Dr. Fauci about the coronavirus and concerns about growing anti-science sentiments in the U.S.
2020 Republican National Convention
Daily Video August 28 2020

The Republican National Convention ends at the White House
Explore the pitch Trump and Republican allies made to voters on the last night of the Republican National Convention.
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an appearance at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte
Daily Video August 25 2020

Republican National Convention begins with Trump speech
Explore the focus of the first night of the Republican National Convention.
Demonstrators wave Lebanese flags during protests near the site of a blast at Beirut's port area
Daily Video August 14 2020

How Beirut blasts have pushed Lebanon to breaking point
Use this NewsHour lesson to learn more about the blast that shook Beirut, Lebanon, in early August.
Protest against racial inequality in Portland
Daily Video July 26 2020

What are federal agents doing in Portland?
Understand what is unusual about what's happening right now amid protests in Portland.
FILE PHOTO: Carrefour teams up with Uber Eats for lockdown deliveries
Daily Video June 29 2020

Who is taking your money when you order takeout?
In this lesson plan, uncover the hidden economy behind our quarantine takeout orders.
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