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U.S. forces assist in Afghanistan evacuation
Daily News Lesson August 23 2021

Afghan refugees face massive bureaucratic hurdles coming to U.S.
Learn about some of the difficulties refugees face in getting out of Afghanistan
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo arrives to depart in his helicopter after announcing his resignation in Manhattan, New York City
Daily News Lesson August 13 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign
Hear why Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York is stepping down, and discuss changing attitudes toward sexual harassment in the workplace
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 12 2021

Democrats push for broader investments in jobs, families and climate change
Discuss the Senate bill that would provide $3.5 trillion in investments for climate change, family programs and health programs
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Daily News Lesson August 11 2021

Cuban protests find youth allies in Miami
Discuss protests in Cuba and Miami, and explore who is leading them and what voices may be left out
FILE PHOTO: The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines are administered to healthcare professionals, in Indianapolis
Daily News Lesson August 09 2021

As Delta variant surges, should public or private sectors mandate vaccines?
With the recent surge in the Delta Variant, especially among the unvaccinated, parts of the government sector and private companies make the move to mandate vaccines- what are the implications of this?
Manatee County COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site
Daily News Lesson August 06 2021

School districts sue as mayor defies Arkansas mask mandate ban
Discuss the challenges some states are making to local rules about masking in public schools
National Day To Prevent Evictions
Daily News Lesson August 02 2021

Millions of tenants at risk as federal eviction ban ends
Discuss the impact of the eviction moratorium, and what may follow now that it is ending
Protesters outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts in Hong Kong
Daily News Lesson July 26 2021

Hong Kong police arrest children’s book authors in free speech crackdown
Following more arrests related to the Hong Kong protests, PBS NewsHour discusses a children's book labeled as "seditious"
FILE PHOTO: Gunmen assassinate Haitian president at his home, in Port-au-Prince
Daily News Lesson July 12 2021

Why Haiti is seeking international community's help after President’s assassination
Discuss the events following the recent assassination of Haiti's President
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Daily News Lesson July 06 2021

The U.S. military withdraws from Afghanistan
Discuss the future of Afghanistan and its relationship with the U.S. after U.S. troops begin pullout
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