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Daily Video May 01 2017

What have we learned from President Trump’s first 100 days?
President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office this weekend. Find out what he has accomplished so far.
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Daily Video April 27 2017

On edge under new administration, DACA students find refuge in school
Thousands of undocumented students are protected from deportation under an Obama administration policy called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. But in recent months, many DACA recipients are on edge fearing what will happen to the program under the new administration.
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Daily Video April 18 2017

Tensions rise between U.S. and North Korea over nuclear testing
The U.S. and North Korea exchanged threats Monday after Vice President Mike Pence's visit to the demilitarized zone between North an South Korea.
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Lesson Plan April 14 2017

Class debate: Artists lock horns over Fearless Girl and Charging Bull sculptures
Two sculptures located in New York City's Financial District have artists and art appreciators lock…
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Daily Video April 07 2017

Neil Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court following rules change
The Senate confirmed U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch Friday in a 54-45 vote, following a contentious week of opposition from Democrats prompted Republicans to change Senate rules in order to push the vote through.
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Daily Video April 07 2017

U.S. fires missiles into Syria in response to chemical weapons attack
The U.S. launched nearly 60 missiles aimed at strategic air force targets in Syria Thursday night in retaliation for the Syrian's government's use of chemical weapons which killed at least 100 civilians on Tuesday.
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Daily News Lesson April 06 2017

How World War I changed the world forever
April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the day Congress declared war and the U.S. entered World War I.
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Daily Video April 05 2017

U.S. condemns chemical weapons attack in Syria
A chemical weapons attack killed dozens of civilians in a town in Idlib province in Syria on Tuesday.
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Daily Video March 21 2017

Supreme Court confirmation hearing begins for Gorsuch
Confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch began this week.
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Daily Video March 14 2017

Federal courts rules Texas gerrymandering unconstitutional
A panel of federal judges in Texas ordered the state to redraw its congressional district map because it discriminates against Hispanic voters.
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