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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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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: 3 D Printers Offer Better Way to Make Some Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee has been working on a way to cut back expenses on powerful magnets used in various objects we use every day like computers and cars. Science News for Students probes into the investigation's...
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Science News

For Students 9th - 10th
Science articles helping to bring public awareness to Parkinson's Disease about recent research and advances.
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National Institutes of Health

Nih News Release: Marfan Syndrome Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes characteristics of Marfan Syndrome and reviews research project involving mice with mutant fibrillin gene.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 18 16: Measuring Raindrops From Space

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on why measuring the size of raindrops from space may help improve weather predictions. Includes video.
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Voa News

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to VOA broadcasts from around the world, in many different languages, and read short articles on world and US current events.
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New York Times

New York Times: North Korea's Nuclear Program News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview and current state of North Korea's Nuclear Program in addition to links to related articles that date back to 1989. A timeline of the North Korean Challenge is also...
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Think Political News Is Biased? Depends Who You Ask

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about Ohio State University study that explores whether Republicans or Democrats think political news is biased. (Published April 7, 2003)
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Immigration Historians in the News 2018

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on immigration historians in the news in 2018. It provides a list of links to 2018 immigration publications.
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New York Times

New York Times: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides current news articles about Iraq and also an archive of articles.
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New York Times

New York Times: Libya Protests and Revolts 2011

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a detailed overview of Libya's history, focusing specifically on the country's most recent protests and revolts. A timeline of the rebellion, photo reports, and videos are featured....
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Dinosaurs and Fossils

For Students 3rd - 5th
This section of Science News for Kids features articles on dinosaurs and fossils that are tailored for children. Many of these relate to recent discoveries or topics of debate.
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Mother Earth News: How to Make Snowshoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that describes how to make snowshoes.
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BBC

Bbc News: Akhenaten and the Amarna Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article on the life of Akhenaten and the period of Egyptian history known as the Amarna Period. Archived.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: 'Smart' Sutures Monitor Healing

For Students 9th - 10th
A medical innovation that might eliminate prolonged infections and speculated healing. Check out this new idea of 'smart' stiches that notify caregivers if something is going wrong during the healing process.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: The Aids Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource examines the AIDS crisis. Articles on free HIV tests and prevention are included. The resource consists of HIV/Aids infections by region and a teacher lesson plan.
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PBS

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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Other

World News: Second Child Policy Seen Boosting Demand for Larger Homes in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Now that the rules have changed in China and families can have two children it is changing the housing situation. Demands for larger homes and increased housing costs are expected to come.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Peacock Spider's Radiant Rump Comes From Teeny Tiny Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
Male peacock spiders have highly colored hind ends that they shake to attract females. Scientists have now figured out the physics responsible for those hues.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Tea Party Activists Protest Taxes, Big Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: British Coalition Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The first coalition government has been formed in 70 years in Britain. Discussed in this article are the similarities to the American Republican Party, speculation on how long the coalition may last and the need for cuts in public...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: North Korea Prepares for Critical Transfer of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
North Korea is preparing for a major change in leadership. Kim Jong-Il has prepared his son, Kim Jong-Un, the youngest of his three sons. Article describes the problems in North Korea at this time and the difficulty of leadership change...
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Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...
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Article 19: Promoting Freedom of Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses right to information and freedom of expression issues. Bright, colorful, nicely designed with many resources.

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