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Post November 01 2014

Midterms 2014: resources for students
This year's midterm elections are here and PBS NewsHour Extra wants to share our best resources wit…
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Daily Video September 16 2014

Chinese company’s purchase could impact the U.S. food industry

A Chinese company has bought the biggest pork producer in the U.S., raising concerns that the deal will pave the way for more foreign takeovers of major U.S. companies.
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Post June 05 2014

News quiz: How much do you know about this school year's biggest stories?
A lot has happened in the world since the end of the last school year. With summer vacation just around the corner, test your knowledge of the past year's biggest news stories.
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Post May 23 2014

Memorial Day celebrates those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.…
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Post May 19 2014

12 top education resources to teach at the end of the school year
It's nearly the end of another school year and NewsHour Extra wants to help you celebrate. Here are…
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Lesson Plan May 18 2014

News quiz: How much do you know about this school year’s biggest stories?
A lot has happened in the world since the end of the last school year. With summer vacation just ar…
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Post December 04 2013

The Capitol Dome at 150: A Symbol of Democracy in Need of Repair
150 years ago on December 2, construction was completed on the Capitol Dome in Washington, marking …
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Post November 15 2013

The Legacy of President John F. Kennedy - 50 Years Later
This November 22 will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. …
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Student Voices October 29 2013

Thanksgiving Takes on New Meaning After Sandy
Originally published November 21, 2012 Because their town has not yet fully recovered from…
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Student Voices September 11 2013

Youth Remember 9/11
On the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, NewsHour Extra partnered with other organizations t…
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