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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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Daily News Lesson January 24 2023

Florida bans AP African American studies

Learn how the College Board works and its latest pilot course on African American studies

OpenAI And ChatGTP

Daily News Lesson January 23 2023

Educators worry about students using artificial intelligence to cheat

Learn about ways artificial intelligence is opening up a new concern for educators

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