This 2-page article provides information about how Arizona became a new territory on February 24, 1863, and the corresponding silver and gold rush that encompassed the area.

Lesson plan tackles the turbulent events in Egypt and other Middle East countries by asking students to examine political cartoons and understand how social and traditional media served as a tool for the nonviolent protests. February, 2011

From February 2003, a Q&A discussing damaged tiles and other problems that the Space Shuttle Columbia faced during its re-entry and subsequent explosion.

An in-depth look at the changes going on in Iran both political and cultural. Also examines the relationship between Iran and the United States post 9/11. Updated 19 February 2008.

This teacher's site provides information on the history of Groundhog Day as well as links to additional information and lesson plans.

This February 2003, article discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

Article from February, 2003, detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

This BBC article discusses the coup that took place in Niger, removing President Mamadou Tandja from power and installing a new leadership under the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD). (19 February 2010)

This article discusses the floods occurring in Haiti following the earthquake and their effects on the country's struggling population. (February 28, 2010)

CNN briefly covers two earthquakes in Chile which occurred a few weeks after the devastating earthquake on February 27, 2010.