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East Palestine Ohio - Train Derailment
Daily News Lesson February 16 2023

Top stories: Ohio residents frustrated after toxin exposure + News wrap 2/17/23 + Student video
In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill
Laura Kimble, senior drug chemist and forensic scientist with the Hamilton County Coroner s Crime Laboratory located in Blue
Daily News Lesson February 15 2023

Top stories: Senate holds hearing on fentanyl + News wrap 2/16/23 + Student video
The Senate heard from experts on the growing problem of fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.
Police officers respond to a shooting at Michigan State University
Daily News Lesson February 15 2023

Top stories: Mass shooting at Michigan State + News wrap 2/15/23 + Student video
A gunman killed three students, seemingly at random, at Michigan State University Monday night
A drone footage shows the freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Daily News Lesson February 13 2023

Top stories: Toxic leak prompts safety concerns + News wrap 2/14/23 + Student video
A train derailment in eastern Ohio has released toxins into the atmosphere and raised broader concerns about safe infrastructure
Aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Adiyaman
Daily News Lesson February 13 2023

Top stories: Death toll soars from earthquake + News wrap 2/13/23 + Student video
Over 30,000 people are confirmed dead after an earthquake last week in Turkey and Syria
Security fencing removed near the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson February 02 2023

Transportation Department aims to reduce pedestrian deaths and other news for 2/3/23
Discuss why pedestrian deaths are up and how the problem can be addressed
Funeral for Tyre Nichols, in Memphis
Daily News Lesson February 01 2023

Top stories: Calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols funeral + News wrap 2/2/23 + Student video
Learn what police reforms many are demanding following Tyre Nichols death at the hands of police
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Daily News Lesson January 29 2023

Tyre Nichols’ death puts spotlight back on excessive police use of force
Discuss how a police killing in Memphis has led to increased criticism of police use of force
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Daily News Lesson January 28 2023

Memphis pastor criticizes media's handling of Tyre Nichols video ahead of protests
Discuss the ways the media and community members in Memphis have reacted to video of the death o Tyre Nichols
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Slalom
Daily News Lesson January 26 2023

Top stories: Skier Mikaela Shiffrin makes history + News wrap 1/26/23 + Student video
Learn about Shiffrin's feat and watch student video on tackling gender stereotypes in sports
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