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Daily News Lesson August 07 2025

How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground

Learn more about how a community in Kentucky is using AI to boost civic engagement and enhance local collaboration

North Carolina Republican lawmakers hold a vote to override Democratic governor's veto of abortion bill

Daily News Lesson May 17 2023

Abortion rights this primary election season + Newswrap 5/18/23 + Student video

Discuss abortion as a motive for voters and key races this 2023 primary election season

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Daily News Lesson August 01 2022

Catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky causes death and destruction

Heavy rainfall in Eastern Kentucky has led to catastrophic flooding, destroying homes and killing at least 26 people

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Daily News Lesson December 13 2021

Dec. 13, 2021: News summary with video & discussion questions

Kentucky tornado aftermath, climate change's effects on historic Michigan fishing village

North Carolina Clashes With U.S. Over New Public Restroom Law

Daily Video June 08 2016

How a Kentucky school is handling transgender bathroom policy

Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky became the first public school in the state to adopt an official policy for transgender students two years ago.

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Daily Video September 04 2015

Kentucky clerk sent to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses

A county clerk in Kentucky went to jail Thursday for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

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