Mr. Beat
Brown v. Board of Education
Reading Through History: The Great Supreme Court Cases
Topeka, KS
1950
Schools were segregated by skin color. Each day, 8-year old Linda Brown and her sister had to walk one mile, crossing several busy railroad tracks along the way, to...
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History Kids: All About the Supreme Court
This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...
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History Kids: The Judicial Branch
This video provides a description of the establishment and structure of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. The video also discusses the three levels of federal courts - district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme...
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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning her 2 sons
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Transport Secretary announces more than £1 billion to support buses in England
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh visits Harlow Bus Station to announce that more than £1 billion will be spent on supporting buses in England.
Louise Haigh also says she will vote in favour of the assisted dying bill.
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Leaders arrive for election debate at RTE
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Ten party leaders are to...
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State vows to remove toxic pipes at hundreds of Flint homes and businesses after Scripps News probe
The state of Michigan has committed to finally remove the toxic lead pipes remaining at hundreds of homes in Flint, a lingering threat exposed earlier this year by Scripps News. (Scripps News)
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Jack Smith granted pause in federal prosecution of President-elect Trump after election
Smith said that given the results of Tuesday's election, his office "respectfully requests that the Court vacate the remaining deadlines in the pretrial schedule to afford the Government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance."...
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Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates several times until 2025
After months of arguments and promises about the economy by the two presidential candidates, The Federal Reserve meets over the next two days to do something that will actually help shape it. (Scripps News)
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Georgia high court says delayed absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day
Voters in Georgia's third-largest county received many absentee ballots late, but a judge ruled they still must return them by Tuesday. (Scripps News)
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BBC Chairman makes maiden speech
Quotes from Chairman of the BBC Samir Shah's speech at the Leeds Conservatoire.
He discusses confidence in the broadcaster following the Strictly Come Dancing and Huw Edwards scandals, his suggested that the BBC should be handed a...
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Owner Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate
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You can now bet on the presidential election
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£240m in Budget for local services to help people back into work, Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer has said the Chancellor will announce £240 million in funding for local services to help get people back to work at this week’s Budget.
Rachel Reeves will deliver her first Budget on Wednesday, as the Government tries...
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Should you remodel your home or move?
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October is National Financial Planning month, here are tips on planning your financial future
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3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone
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Speech of the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood at the Dinner to His Majesty's Judges at Mansion House
Speech of the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood at the Dinner to His Majesty's Judges at Mansion House.
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Federal judge allows documents in Trump election interference case to be released
A federal judge has allowed for the release of hundreds of pages of documents in a criminal case involving former President Trump.
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Ukraine's foreign minister resigns as part of Zelenskyy's wartime reshuffle
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Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly talks to the media
James Cleverly talks to the media after launching his campaign for leadership of the Tory party.
Shadow home secretary James Cleverly suggested he would cut welfare to spend more on defence and lower taxes.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends winter fuel payment decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, where she defended the Government's decision on winter fuel payments.