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U.S. House of Representatives passes the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," on Capitol Hill in Washington

Daily News Lesson September 23 2022

Will these key pieces of legislation pass ahead of 2022 midterms, including a bill making it harder to overthrow an election?

Learn what legislation is a priority ahead of midterm elections for the current Congress

Florida holds primary elections for U.S. House, Senate, in Hialeah

Daily News Lesson September 20 2022

Election officials struggle to recruit poll workers for midterms amid growing threats

Learn why poll workers are under threat and what is being done to address the problem

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Lesson Plan September 10 2022

Lesson plan: Make a playlist of top news stories from the summer

Take a look at the biggest stories from the summer and decide which ones you think are most important

Voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary election

Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

A look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news for Sept. 7, 2022

Learn about the latest news and updates on the approaching midterms

FILE PHOTO: Former Soviet Union President Gorbachev speaks at a meeting with former US President Bush in Moscow

Daily News Lesson August 31 2022

Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union

Learn about the legacy of the Mikhail Gorbachev, the final head of the Soviet Union who helped bring an end to the Cold War

Lake Powell reaches historic low levels as Colorado River is named the most endangered river in the United States

Daily News Lesson August 18 2022

What is happening to the Colorado River? New water restrictions underscore severity of climate crisis

Learn how droughts have pushed federal officials to impose new regulations on water use in the western U.S.

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Daily News Lesson August 09 2022

How the Senate's latest bill would boost clean energy and combat global warming

Learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lead to by far the biggest investment the federal government has made on tackling climate change

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks about climate change outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Daily News Lesson August 08 2022

The senate passes long-awaited climate bill

Learn what is in the climate and health care bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act

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Daily News Lesson July 26 2022

Scientists measure how quickly Antarctica glacier is melting

Learn about a scientist's quest to chronicle what's happening with one of the most important glaciers

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Daily News Lesson July 19 2022

Student Reporting Labs: Welcoming refugees through the gift of musical instruments

Learn about a program that provides needed supplies and support to refugees

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