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Pbs: Energy and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to the environmental record of the George W. Bush Administration. It examines everything from nuclear energy and waste to better fuel efficiency in SUVs.
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Pbs News Hour: Highlights of Supreme Court Nominees

For Students 9th - 10th
From NewsHour's report of the nomination of John Roberts, a historic look at past and noteworthy U.S. Supreme Court nominees.
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Online Newshour:domestic Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an ongoing collection of articles and resources providing current and past news on domestic security and the war on terrorism. Gives facts on our domestic surveillance programs, the National Security Agency, the USA Patriot Act...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Genomes Offer Murkey Clues to Personality

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers the new ways science has discovered to read genomes and decipher particular traits in humans. Classroom worksheet with discussion questions available. January 29, 2009
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Pbs News Hour: New Studies of Adolescent Brains Challenge Assumptions

For Students 9th - 10th
The traditional thought has been that the adolescent brain was similar to the adult brain. However, new studies show that the teen brain is fundamentally different than older brains. Learn the details behind the new findings .. how the...
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Pbs News Hour: u.s. And Russia Agree to Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States and Russia reached a historic arms agreement that will reduce the number of nuclear weapons in each country to the lowest number in 50 years. Read the behind the scenes details of how this positive action came about,...
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Pbs Online News Hour: Flu Vaccine Shortage

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource investigates the flu vaccine shortage during the 2004-2005 flu season. Articles on the demand and concerns of health officials regarding the shortage are included.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page discussing the life of Senator John Kerry. On this page, there are links to other parts of this biography.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: Ralph Nader

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive biographical web page of Ralph Nader's life. On this page there are links to other parts of this biographical page created by NewsHour.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
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Pbs News Hour: The Confirmation Process

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation" site, a chart that describes the confirmation process for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Mayor's Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating report on the controversial New Orleans mayoral election. The controversy surrounds absentee ballots, the process, and evacuee voter participation. Audio, video, and a transcript of this April, 2006, report are available.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
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Pbs News Hour: Haiti in Turmoil

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and reports concerning Haiti. Emphasis is placed on Haiti's government, its political history, and its former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
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Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding and exhaustive site with a number of resources pertaining to the nomination of Samuel Alito. His biography, confirmation process explanation, links to other resources, and educational resources are all included.
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Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Brilliant site that contains a plethora of resources related to John Roberts, the confirmation process, and Supreme Court. Find video and audio of his confirmation. Other resources include a biography and lesson plans.
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Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
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Pbs News Hour: Profile Tariq Aziz

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative, concise biography of Tariq Aziz, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister. There are also links to other Iraqi leaders.
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Pbs News Hour: Profile Naji Sabri

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise profile of former Iraqi Foreign minister Naji Sabri.
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Online News Hour: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive web page that offers a plethora of outstanding resources for one who is studying the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Kennewick Man: Controlling History

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a short explanation of the Kennewick Man and the outcome of the controversy surrounding the remains, this site also provides reactions to the decision, the legal battle, a timeline, and a page on the "First Americans."
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Pbs News Hour: Convention '96

For Students 9th - 10th
Online News coverage of the 1996 Democratic National Convention.
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Pbs Online News Hour: 2000 Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Online NewsHour coverage of the 2000 Republican National Convention.