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FILE PHOTO: A nurse prepares a dose of the of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dutywa

Daily News Lesson December 02 2021

Does South Africa’s COVID uptick signal greater threat from omicron? Here’s what we know

Learn why the omicron variant of COVID is getting attention and how public health officials are learning about it

Anti-abortion and pro-abortion rights protesters gather outside Supreme Court in Washington

Daily News Lesson December 01 2021

Why the Supreme Court may reverse Roe v. Wade in Mississippi abortion ban case

Hear why arguments at the Supreme Court signal a change in decades-old precedent on abortion

A vial and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed South Africa flag and words "Omicron SARS-CoV-2" in this illustration taken

Daily News Lesson November 29 2021

How the world is responding to the omicron variant

Hear how countries around the world are preparing for a new COVID variant

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a press marathon in Kyiv

Daily News Lesson November 28 2021

News Wrap: Ukraine president implicates Russia in plot to overthrow the government

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FILE PHOTO: A poster of Daunte Wright is seen after the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was announced at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Daily News Lesson November 18 2021

News Wrap: Defense rests in trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s death

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FILE PHOTO: Gorsuch smiles as he joins his fellow justices for a new U.S. Supreme Court family photo including him, their most recent addition, at the Supreme Court building in Washington

Daily News Lesson November 18 2021

News Wrap: Overdose deaths hit record high, Republican Congressman censured, convictions for killing of Malcolm X overturned

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Daily News Lesson November 16 2021

News Wrap: COVID-19 pill, Biden promotes infrastructure bill, Russia tests weapon in space

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers waves to fans after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in their NFL NFC wildcard playoff football game in Green Bay

Daily News Lesson November 14 2021

With 95% of NFL vaccinated, why did Aaron Rodgers not take the vaccine?

Discuss why one pro athlete refused to get vaccinated and how that impacted his te

FILE PHOTO: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon holds a news conference in Rome

Daily News Lesson November 14 2021

News Wrap: Bannon indicted, New FDA head nominated, almost 30 million get COVID booster

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Daily News Lesson November 12 2021

A veteran's advice for talking to someone with PTSD

Learn how best to have an open conversation with those who have experienced trauma, including vets

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