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Palace breaks with tradition in musical tributeDavid Graveshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1340465/Palace-breaks-with-tradition-in-musical-tribute.htmlSep 14, 2001The Queen allowed her troops at Buckingham Palace to play The Star-Spangled Banner for the first time as a tribute to those who were killed by terrorists on September 11, 2001.Telegraphhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/Yes9/11WorldHistory
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FAU student, 16, to receive college, then high school diplomaScott Travishttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-fau-young-graduate-20140501,0,2220250.storyMay 1, 2014reports how Grace Bush was able to graduate college before high school.Sun Sentinelhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/AcademicsNational
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New Fellowship Pays For College Kids To Drop OutMichele Norrishttp://www.npr.org/2011/05/26/136690533/new-fellowship-pays-for-college-kids-to-drop-outMay 26, 2011talks with Peter Thiel, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Paypal, who has created a fellowship that provides $100,000 over a two-year period to twenty outstanding recipients willing to drop out of college to fully pursue business innovations.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/AcademicsNational
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Why Johnny can't write, and why employers are madKelley Hollandhttp://www.cnbc.com/id/101176249Nov 11, 2013shares the importance of how students learning to write well and communicate ideas will find employment in many fields.CNBChttp://www.cnbc.com/AcademicsNational
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Warned He Would Die by Age 10, He Just Graduated College Readability
Ashley Stricklandhttp://www.cnn.com/2017/05/12/health/ryan-dant-college-graduation-mps-rare-disease-profile/?iid=ob_lockedrail_longstory_poolMay 13, 2017reports on the amazing story of 29-year-old Ryan Dant and his fight against mucopolysaccharidosis I, or MPS I.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/AdversityNationalEducation
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Why trying to help poor countries might actually hurt them Nobel-winning economist Angus Deaton argues against giving aid to poor countries
Ana Swansonhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/10/13/why-trying-to-help-poor-countries-might-actually-hurt-them/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_headlinesOct 13, 2015explains some of the theories Nobel-winning economist Angus Deaton has foreign aid has increased poverty within poor countries.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Ana Swanson explains some of the theories Nobel-winning economist Angus Deaton has foreign aid has increased poverty within poor countries.World
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Judge approves bankruptcy exit plan for DetroitJudge Steven Rhodeshttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-approves-bankruptcy-exit-plan-for-detroit/Nov 7, 2014has agreed to the plan to get out of bankruptcy.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/BankruptcyNationalEconomics
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Ohio Takes Major Step to Protect Individual Rights, Due Process
Jason Sneadhttp://dailysignal.com/2016/12/09/ohio-takes-major-step-to-protect-individual-rights-due-process/?utm_source=TDS_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CapitolBell&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRjNU16UmpaVGRtWldNdyIsInQiOiJneW9mUFNJT1VDVFV0SzE0cktid2t6cTB6Q29wMlJPSUlVR1J3YUdXZW5obERpTFFKR21Rb3hxRDdRd3hIQUtEVXhkTDNGRklkamlRQks3K1o0T1RKUEx0UTdReUlKZVA3ZzMyK1lGYWhaQXdQNjlYcHF2Z1wvVkgzZzlBeElxd3gifQ%3D%3DDec 9, 2016H.B. 347 is an Ohio bill that will reform Civil Forfeiture.Daily Signalhttp://dailysignal.com/Bill of RightsNationalPolitical
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Amazon is doing the world a favor by crushing book publishersMatthew Yglesiashttp://www.vox.com/2014/10/22/7016827/amazon-hachette-monopolyOct 22, 2014discusses how digital books are changing the way books are now sold.Voxhttp://www.vox.com/BusinessNationalEconomics
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Knowing Cost, the Customer Sets the PriceStephanie Cliffordhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/28/business/retailers-rush-to-adjust-to-price-smart-shoppers.htmlMar 27, 2012explains how stores markup products and have major sales to attract customers.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/BusinessNational
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Private Companies Are Paying To Keep Roads Groomed, Bathrooms Cleaned In Yellowstone
Eric Whitneyhttps://www.npr.org/2019/01/04/681995105/private-companies-are-paying-to-keep-roads-groomed-bathrooms-cleaned-in-yellowstJan 4, 2019explains how private businesses are chipping in to clean park bathrooms and pack out all their trash.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/BusinessNationalEconomics
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The Dirty Secret of Black Friday 'Discounts' How Retailers Concoct 'Bargains' for the Holidays and Beyond
Suzanne Kapnerhttp://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304281004579217863262940166?mod=djem10pointNov 25, 2013explains how retailers play pricing theater with their pricing of merchandise.WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/BusinessNationalEconomics
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Measure to break California into 3 states removed from November ballot after court ruling By Madison Park
Madison Parkhttps://www.cnn.com/2018/07/18/us/california-three-states-initiative-court/index.htmlJul 18, 2018reports that the California Suprme Court have written a unanimous decision by not allowing voters to vote on Proposition 9, an initiative that would break California into three states: California, Northern California, and Southern California.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/CaliforniaStateCivics
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There are 18 states without the death penalty. A third of them have banned it since 2007.
Mark Bermanhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/04/30/there-are-18-states-without-the-death-penalty-a-third-of-them-have-banned-it-since-2007/?utm_term=.3d753e79f5f8Apr 30, 2014explains the status of capital punishment throughout the United States.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Capital PunishmentNationalPolitical
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India expands payment scheme for Hindus to marry person of Dalit caste
Amrit Dhillonhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/06/india-expands-payment-scheme-for-hindus-marry-person-dalit-casteDec 6, 2017explains how the government is trying to use cash incentives to eliminate the historic caste system in India.The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/Caste SystemNationalEconomics
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Census 2010: Gains and Losses in Congresshttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/12/21/us/census-districts.htmlDec 21, 2010This interactive map shows congressional seat changes every decade from 1920 to 2010.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/CensusNationalPolitical
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MLB pitcher Cole Hamels donates mansion and land to camp for special-needs children
Kathleen Joycehttp://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/12/19/mlb-pitcher-cole-hamels-donates-mansion-and-land-to-camp-for-special-needs-children.htmlDec 19, 2017reports how the Texas Rangers star pitcher donated his 32,000-square foot home to Camp Barnabas.Fox Newshttp://www.foxnews.comCharityNationalCivics
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CBS News finds children mining cobalt for batteries in the Congo
CBS Newscbsnews.com/news/cobalt-children-mining-democratic-republic-congo-cbs-news-investigationMar 5, 2018finds children mining cobalt for batteries in the Congo explains how this mineral is sometimes mined by children.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/Child LaborWorldEconomics
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12 Chinese officials fired in kidnapping scandalSharon Lafranierehttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/29/MNFF1LBF5F.DTLSep 30, 2011alleges numerous family planning officials have illegally seized children in Longhui, China.San Francisco Gatehttp://www.sfexaminer.com/ChinaWorld
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China says U.S. warship violated its South China Sea sovereignty
Reutershttps://www.yahoo.com/news/china-accuses-u-warship-violating-sovereignty-075119217.htmlJan 20, 2018explains background about maritime international law and poses questions about who owns the sea.Yahoo Newshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/ChinaWorldPolitical
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Chinese Officials Seized and Sold Babies, Parents SaySharon Lafranierehttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/05/world/asia/05kidnapping.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&hpAug 4, 2011exposes examples of Chinese family planning officials stealing babies from their families.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ChinaWorld
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In China, a daring few challenge one-child limithttp://www.ndtv.com/article/world/in-china-a-daring-few-challenge-one-child-limit-160769Dec 26, 2011This article describes the hardships of women in China who live in fear of the Chinese government taking their second child from them.NDTVhttp://www.ndtv.comChinaWorld
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In China, Kids Are Limited To Playing Video Games For Only 3 Hours Per Week
Sharon Pruitt-Younghttps://www.npr.org/2021/08/30/1032489883/china-kids-video-games-limitsAug 30, 2021"It's getting dangerously close to "game over" for some players in China: If you're under 18 and a fan of video games, you're now limited to just three hours of play a week."NPRhttps://www.npr.org/ChinaWorldPolical
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Researchers may have ‘found’ many of China’s 30 million missing girls
Simon Denyerhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/11/30/researchers-may-have-found-many-of-chinas-30-million-missing-girls/?utm_term=.7b45a90c457aNov 30, 2016explores what happened to the female population of China because of its one-child policy.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/ChinaWorldPolitical
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Two Sides to Labor in ChinaKeith Bradsherphttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/31/business/global/labor-shortage-complicates-changes-in-chinas-factories.html?_r=1&pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120331Mar 30, 2012explains the different perspectives of laborers and labor laws in China.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ChinaWorld
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Knott’s Pays the Price for 5-Cent PromotionJack Leonard, E. Scott Reckard and Daneil Yihttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-may-06-mn-34646-story.htmlMay 6, 1999"Drawn in part by television and radio promotions, tens of thousands of youths converged on Knott’s Berry Farm on Wednesday for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, disrupting traffic and commerce and sparking scattered violence until hundreds of riot police restored order."LA Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/Cinco De MayoStateCivics
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Most of us would fail the U.S. citizenship test, survey findsAllyson Escobarhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/most-us-would-fail-u-s-citizenship-test-survey-finds-n918961Oct 12, 2018explains that the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation finds that this data is an "embarrassment."NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.comCivicsNationalCivics
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France Set to Roll Out Nationwide Facial Recognition ID Program
Helene Fouquethttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-03/french-liberte-tested-by-nationwide-facial-recognition-id-planOct 2, 2019The report explains how the French government is using technology to track citizens.Bloomberghttps://www.bloomberg.comCivil LibertiesWorldCivics
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Convenience Store Owner Stands Firm Against Outrageous IRS Money Grab, and the IRS Blinks
Jacob Sullumhttp://reason.com/blog/2015/05/14/convenience-store-owner-stands-firm-agaiMay 14, 2015explains how the IRS uses forfeiture laws and how Americans are fighting against these civil right violations.Reasonhttp://reason.com/Civil RightsNational
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Martin Luther King's last 31 hours: the story of his final prophetic speech
Joseph Rosenbloomhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/04/martin-luther-king-last-31-hours-the-story-of-his-prophetic-last-speechApr 4, 2018analyzes this final speech King delivered on April 3, 1968 at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.comCivil RightsNationalHistory
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Time to scrap affirmative action: Governments should be colour-blind
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21576662-governments-should-be-colour-blind-time-scrap-affirmative-action?spc=scode&spv=xm&ah=9d7f7ab945510a56fa6d37c30b6f1709Apr 27, 2013This article explains problems with affirmative action policies around the world.The Economisthttp://www.economist.com/Civil RightsNational
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Your Right to Record: Protected by Law, Disrespected by Law Enforcement
Timothy Karrhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/timothy-karr/your-right-to-record-prot_b_7085024.htmlApr 17, 2015explains how recording police has become a constitutionally protected civil right.Huffington Posthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/Civil RightsNational
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California Marks the First Fred Korematsu DayLing Woo Liuhttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2045111,00.htmlJan 30, 2011provides details about how Fred Korematsu stood against Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 that mandated rounding up and incarcerating 120,000 Japanese-Americans and placing them into incarceration camps within the United States.Timehttp://www.time.com/Civil RightsState
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Did Confederate Memorial Day close government offices in your state today?
Laura Santhanamhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/confederate-memorial-day-close-government-offices-state-today/Apr 27, 2015provides details about states that celebrate a holiday that memorializes soldiers of the Confederacy.PBShttp://www.pbs.org/Civil WarNationalHistory
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Get Rid Of 'Lee'? Students, Alumni at W&L Wrangle Over Changes
Randi B. Hagihttps://www.wmra.org/post/get-rid-lee-students-alumni-wl-wrangle-over-changesMar 26, 2021"On the grounds where Confederate General Robert E. Lee is buried, a new battle rages on. And this one is a culture war."WMRAhttps://www.wmra.org/Civil WarNationalCivics
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If the Confederacy had won, slavery would have continued in the South My Beef: Revisionist History
Dwayne Greenhttp://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/if-the-confederacy-had-won-slavery-would-have-continued-in-the-south/Content?oid=2610694Dec 29, 2010explains reasons he believes the Civil War was fought only over the institution of slavery.Charleston City Paperhttp://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/Civil WarNationalHistory
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New York Times Disunionhttp://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/category/disunion/Jan 1, 2011This site revisits and reconsiders America's Civil War that took place one-hundred-and-fifty years ago by posting contemporary accounts, diaries, images, and historical assessments.New York Times Opinionatorhttp://www.nytimes.com/Civil WarNational
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Why climate change is good for the world Don't panic! The scientific consensus is that warmer temperatures do more good than harm
Matt Ridleyhttp://www.spectator.co.uk/features/9057151/carry-on-warming/Oct 19, 2013explains numerous benefits related to climate change.The Spectatorhttp://www.independent.co.uk/Climate ChangeWorld
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India wants its crown jewel back from Britainhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-106-carat-diamond-indian-koh-i-noor-crown-jewels-british/Apr 20, 2016The AP reports that the Culture Ministry is making an effort to regain the 106-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/ColonizationWorldCulture
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Is it ethical to colonize Mars?Brian Patrick Greenhttp://www.cnn.com/2015/10/15/opinions/green-ethics-of-mars-settlement/index.htmlOct 15, 2015explores the issue whether it is moral to disrupt native Martian life to create a backup earth.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/ColonizationWorldPhilosophy
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The Truth About Christopher Columbus: Was Columbus a Hero or a Villain?
Christopher Minsterhttps://www.thoughtco.com/the-truth-about-christopher-columbus-2136697Sep 8, 2017shares common myths about Columbus and attempts to answer this question.ThoughtCo.comhttps://www.thoughtco.com/ColumbusNationalCulture
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After a long wait, Cuba opens the door to more capitalismPatrick Oppmannhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/02/09/americas/cuba-private-work-analysis-oppmann-intl/index.htmlFeb 9, 2021Background is provided about Cuban communism and necessary changes the government is making in the private sector.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/CommunismWorldEconomics
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China's Xi allowed to remain 'president for life' as term limits removed
Stephen McDonellhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43361276Mar 11, 2018explains how the Chinese constitution was amended to allow Xi Jinping to remain president beyond two terms.BBChttps://www.bbc.comCommunismWorldPolitical
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Cuba begins widespread rationing due to shortagesCBShttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-widespread-rationing-staple-foods-due-to-shortages-economic-crisis/May 11, 2019This report explains how the Cuban government will begin rationing chicken, eggs, rice, beans, soap, and other basic goods in this state-run economy.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/CommunismWorldEconomics
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The Secret Document That Transformed ChinaDavid Kestenbaum and Jacob Goldsteinhttp://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/01/20/145360447/the-secret-document-that-transformed-chinaJan 20, 2012report how in a small Chinese village called Xiaogang was able to gradually transition from communism in 1978.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/CommunismWorldEconomics
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Venezuelans are going hungry. But the country’s Olympians will get free housing and cash.
Nick Miroffhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/08/22/venezuelans-are-going-hungry-but-the-countrys-olympians-will-get-free-housing-and-cash/Aug 22, 2016explains background about some of the economic policies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/CommunismWorldEconomics
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Are members of Congress becoming telemarketers?Norah O'Donnelhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-are-members-of-congress-becoming-telemarketers/Apr 24, 2016interviews Florida Representative David Jolly, who explains how members of Congress raise money.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/CongressNationalPolitical
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Congressman Duncan Hunter makes his resignation officialGrace Segershttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/duncan-hunter-resigns-rep-makes-his-resignation-official-today-2020-01-07/Jan 7, 2020This provides details about Hunter pleading guilty to using hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign cash for his family to maintain their lifestyle.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/CongressNationalCivics
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Here's how much members of Congress get paid, even during a government shutdown
Kathleen Elkinshttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/15/how-much-members-of-congress-get-paid-even-during-government-shutdowns.htmlJan 15, 2019provides information about the annual salaries that members of Congress receive.CNBShttp://www.cnbc.com/CongressNationalCivics
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America needs a balanced-budget amendmentGeorge F. Willhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/america-needs-a-balanced-budget-amendment/2018/01/03/0bd7045c-efe8-11e7-b3bf-ab90a706e175_story.htmlJan 3, 2018Columnist explains reasons for Congress passing an amendment that will balance the budget each year. Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/ConstitutionNationalCivics
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It's the Law: Government Agencies, Schools and Universities Mark Constitution Day
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/17/federal-schools-universities-celebrate-constitution-day/Sep 17, 2010Agencies and schools receiving federal funds must honor Constitution Day each September 17th by sharing information about the United States Constitution.Fox Newshttp://www.foxnews.comConstitutionNationalPolitical
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Kentucky supported Lincoln's efforts to abolish slavery — 111 years late
Greg Kocherhttp://www.kentucky.com/news/hot-topics/article44405460.htmlFeb 16, 2013explains how the legislature waited until 1976 to ratify the 13th Amendment.Lexington Herald Leaderhttp://www.kentucky.com/ConstitutionNationalHistory
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On this day, the Confederate Constitution is approvedScott Bomboyhttps://constitutioncenter.org/blog/looking-back-at-the-confederate-constitutionMar 11, 2019The article explains background about the short history of the Constitution of the Confederate States that was adopted on March 11, 1861.Constitution Centerhttps://constitutioncenter.orgConstitutionNationalHistory
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It's time to declutter California's messy ConstitutionMike Gattohttp://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-gatto-california-constitution-20140619-story.htmlJun 18, 2014explores how difficult it is to understand all of the regulations found within the Constitution of California.LA Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/ConstitutionStateCivics
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It's too easy to amend California's ConstitutionEdward L. Lascher Jr., Floyd F. Feeney and Tim Hodsonhttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oe-hodson4-2009feb04-story.htmlFeb 4, 2009share how easy it is for voters through the California initiative process to change the California Constitution.Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/ConstitutionStateCivics
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2 Boys, 2 Adults Fatally Struck by Car in Escondido The victims include a man, a woman, and two boys
NBC 7 Staffhttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/1-killed-in-crash-in-escondido/2319623/May 5, 2020"Two children and two adults were killed Tuesday night when they were hit by a car in Escondido, police confirmed. The crash was reported on San Pasqual Valley Road at around 8:30 p.m., according to Escondido Police Department Lt. Scott Walters. A man, woman, and two boys were walking when they were hit by a northbound vehicle, Walters said. The 33-year-old and 11-year-old male victims died at the scene and a 50-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy died of their injuries at Palomar Medical Center, authorities said."NBC San DiegoCourtroomLocalCivics
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What's Wrong With Bill Gates' Robot TaxNoah Smithhttps://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-02-28/what-s-wrong-with-bill-gates-robot-tax?cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-view&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_content=view&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterFeb 28, 2017delves into the problem of taxing automation of industries.Bloomberghttps://www.bloomberg.comCreative DestructionNationalEconomics
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Elon Musk's SpaceX launches megarocket with his own Tesla vehicle on board
Erin Dooley and Gina Sunserihttp://abcnews.go.com/Technology/elon-musks-spacex-launches-megarocket-tesla-vehicle-board/story?id=52887968Feb 7, 2018report on the successful launch of Falcon Heavy.ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.comCreativityNationalEconomics
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El Chapo Supermax prison cell where drug lord will spend rest of his life
Bradley Jollyhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/el-chapo-supermax-prison-cell-13996525Feb 13, 2019 explains background about the soundproof cell that measures 7x12 feet.Daily Recordhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.ukCriminal JusticeNationalCivics
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Ethan Couch, the "affluenza teen," is out of jail. He left in a Tesla
Bill Hannahttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/ethan-couch-the-affluenza-teen-is-out-of-jail-he-left-in-a-tesla/ar-AAvpIdUApr 3, 2018explains how the legal system failed the four victims killed.MSNhttps://www.msn.comCriminal JusticeNationalLegal
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Police transcript in shooting of Seattle mom: 'I don't have a Taser'
Carma Hassan and Madison Parkhttps://www.cnn.com/2017/06/19/us/seattle-police-shooting-trnd/index.htmlJun 21, 2017report on the shooting of Charleena Lyles after she confronted officers with a knife.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/Criminal JusticeNationalCivics
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Wrongfully convicted man released after 29 years in prisonErik Rungehttps://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/11/14/wrongfully-convicted-man-released-after-29-years-in-prison/23277594/Nov 14, 2017explains how Arthur Brown was a victim of a wrongful conviction.AOLhttps://www.aol.com/Criminal JusticeNationalCivics
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Mexican officials find at least 166 skulls in hidden mass grave site
Joel Shannonhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/09/06/mass-grave-found-mexico-166-skulls/1216871002/Sep 6, 2018explains that Mexico recorded around 29,000 murders in 2017, a record high.USA TODAYhttp://www.usatoday.com/Criminal JusticeWorldCivics
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Searchers find 59 bodies in Mexico mass graves, dig for moreMario Armashttps://apnews.com/article/latin-america-mexico-af245b88f3dd666d3e8d7416a18f7237Oct 29, 2020This report explains that the largest burial site presently found in Salvatierra, Mexico, a city in the state of Guanajuato.APhttps://apnews.com/Criminal JusticeWorldCivics
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Fidel Castro is dead, but Cubans want some of his policies to continue
Nick Miroffhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/fidel-castro-is-dead-but-cubans-want-some-of-his-policies-to-continue/2016/12/01/02b51e68-b65a-11e6-939c-91749443c5e5_story.html?utm_term=.72530b783246Dec 2, 2016reports how many Cubans survive by working in the black market.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/CubaWorldEconomics
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Inequality Becomes More Visible in Cuba as the Economy ShiftsRandal C. Archiboldhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/americas/as-cuba-shifts-toward-capitalism-inequality-grows-more-visible.html?_r=2Feb 24, 2015explains the economic hardships endured by numerous Cubans.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/CubaWorldEconomics
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Little Havana erupts in joy on news of Castro's death: 'Cuba si! Castro no!'
Tribune news serviceshttp://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/ct-castro-dead-miami-20161126-story.htmlNov 28, 2016reports how Cuban exiles in Miami rejoiced once news was announced that Fidel Castro had died.San Diego Union Tribunehttp://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/Cuban AmericansWorldPolitical
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Dollar no longer primary oil currency as China begins to sell oil using Yuan
Kenneth Schortgen Jrhttp://www.examiner.com/article/dollar-no-longer-primary-oil-currency-as-china-begins-to-sell-oil-using-yuan?CID=obnetworkSep 12, 2012describes how the American dollar is no longer the oil reserve currency of the world as of September 6th.Examinerhttp://www.examiner.com/CurrencyWorldEconomics
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Zimbabwe's currency crisis and the 100 trillion dollar noteChris Skinnerhttp://thefinanser.co.uk/fsclub/2013/07/zimbabwes-currency-crisis-and-the-100-trillion-dollar-note.htmlJul 25, 2013explains his experience touring the country and collecting worthless Zim dollars.Financial Services Club Bloghttp://thefinanser.co.uk/CurrencyWorldEconomics
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California voters approve an effort to speed up the death penalty with Prop. 66
Jazmine Ulloa and Julie Westfallhttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-proposition-66-death-penalty-passes-1479869920-htmlstory.htmlNov 22, 2016report that 51.3% of Californians voted in favor of this proposition.LA Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/Death PenaltyStatePolitical
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Despair and Anger as Puerto Ricans Cope With Debt CrisisLizette Alvarezhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/04/us/despair-and-anger-as-puerto-ricans-cope-with-debt-crisis.html?emc=edit_th_20150704&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=63639184Jul 3, 2015explains how this territory of the United States might need to declare bankruptcy.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/DebtNationalEconomics
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The Long Story of U.S. Debt, From 1790 to 2011, in 1 Little Chart
Matt Phillipshttps://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/11/the-long-story-of-us-debt-from-1790-to-2011-in-1-little-chart/265185/Nov 13, 2012"The US was born in debt. The earliest full reckoning of US national debt was compiled by Alexander Hamilton, the first US Treasury Secretary, who was sort of like the Nate Silver of his era--a self-taught economist."The Atlantichttp://www.theatlantic.com/DebtNationalEconomics
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Why Growth Matters More than DebtSteve Conoverhttp://www.american.com/archive/2012/january/why-growth-matters-more-than-debtJan 29, 2012explains how the $15 trillion dollar federal debt continues to grow because both China and Japan continue to buy low-interest Treasury securities.Americanhttp://www.american.com/DebtWorldEconomics
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A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence survived the Civil War hidden behind wallpaper. Later it was tossed in a box.
Michael E. Ruanehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/02/19/a-rare-copy-of-the-declaration-of-independence-survived-the-civil-war-hidden-behind-wallpaper-later-it-was-tossed-in-a-box/?utm_term=.d5aca6995649Feb 18, 2018explains how this 1820s version of the Declaration that was printed on the original handwritten calfskin resurfaced.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Declaration of IndependenceNationalCivics
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Billionaire History Buff David Rubenstein Buys First News Printing Of U.S. Declaration
Alex Morrellhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2013/06/26/billionaire-history-buff-david-rubenstein-buys-first-news-printing-of-u-s-declaration/#60f5deb47f46Jun 26, 2013explains how numerous historical founding documents have been purchased and loaned to U.S. public institutions.Forbeshttps://www.forbes.comDeclaration of IndependenceNationalCivics
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Lear Buys Declaration Of IndependenceCBShttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/lear-buys-declaration-of-independence/Jun 30, 2000"Television producer Norman Lear and a partner paid $8.14 million for a 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence, and Lear says he is going to make it the star of a patriotic road show."CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/Declaration of IndependenceNationalHistory
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Rare Copy Of Declaration Found In EnglandMelissa Blockhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106259774Jul 3, 2009interviews Edward Hamshire, a Colonial Record Specialist of the British National Archives.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/Declaration of IndependenceNationalHistory
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Rare copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence found gathering dust in BRITAIN'S National Archive
Tom Kellyhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1197046/Rare-valuable-copy-American-Declaration-Independence--Surrey.htmlJul 2, 2009explains that an original printing of the Declaration was discovered.Daily Mailhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/Declaration of IndependenceNationalHistory
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Declaration Of Independence, Rare Original Copy, Found In British National Archives is an
Gregory Katzhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/02/declaration-of-independen_n_224721.htmlAug 2, 2009explains how a new copy of the document was recently discovered.Huffington Posthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/Declaration of IndependenceWorldHistory
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Pentagon Buries Evidence of $125 Billion in Bureaucratic WasteCraig Whitlock and Bob Woodwardhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/pentagon-buries-evidence-of-125-billion-in-bureaucratic-waste/2016/12/05/e0668c76-9af6-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5_story.html?utm_term=.53ac0636fd1e#commentsDec 5, 2016reviews a January 2015 report that could help the Defense Department with massive savings.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Defense DepartmentNationalEconomics
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Meant to Keep Malaria Out, Mosquito Nets Are Used to Haul Fish In
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/us/more-us-children-of-immigrants-are-leaving-us.htmlFeb 24, 2015This article explains the unintended consequences of handing out free mosquito nets to combat widespread malaria throughout Africa.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/DiseaseWorld
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Rights Advocates Suing U.N. Over the Spread of Cholera in HaitiRich Gladstonehttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/09/world/americas/rights-advocates-suing-un-over-the-spread-of-cholera-in-haiti.html?_r=1&Oct 8, 2013explains the reasons a lawsuit was filed against the United Nations in New York over charges of negligence.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/DiseaseWorld
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California Seeing Brown Where Green Used to BeJennifer Medinahttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/14/us/california-seeing-brown-where-green-used-to-be.html?rref=us&module=Ribbon&version=context&region=Header&action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&pgtype=articleFeb 13, 2014describes the worst drought Californians have ever experienced.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/DroughtStatePolitical
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Motel Is Latest Stopover in Federal Forfeiture BattleJohn Emshwiller, Gary Fields, and Jennifer Levitztewksburyhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204450804576623404141904000.html?mod=googlenews_wsjOct 18, 2011discuss the constitutionality of the U.S. Justice Department seizing property of an owner whose guest was found guilty of a crime.WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/Due ProcessNationalPolitical
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President Obama Signed the National Defense Authorization Act - Now What?
Erik Kainhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/01/02/president-obama-signed-the-national-defense-authorization-act-now-what/Jan 2, 2012explains how some Americans are concerned that the NDAA codifies "the use of indefinite detention of foreign nationals and possibly US citizens arrested abroad and at home."Forbeshttps://www.forbes.comDue ProcessNationalPolitical
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The Thorniest Question: When Can a President Order an American Killed?
James Joynerhttp://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/the-thorniest-question-when-can-a-president-order-an-american-killed/245963/Sep 30, 2011looks into the issue of "rogue presidents killing Americans" and issues of national security.The Atlantichttp://www.theatlantic.com/Due ProcessNationalPolitical
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Is the U.S. a Democracy? A Social Studies Battle Turns on the Nation’s Values Michigan spent five years debating how to teach American history. One of the biggest questions was how to describe the nation’s government.
Dana Goldsteinhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/us/usa-democracy.htmlApr 7, 2019This report explains how this state has worked to create new history standards.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/EducationNationalCivics
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Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: What you need to know about the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments election
María Méndez, Yuriko Schumacher and Texas Tribune Staffhttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/09/15/texas-constitutional-amendment-voter-guide/Sep 15, 2023"Texans will decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments approved for the ballot by state lawmakers. Here’s a breakdown of each constitutional amendment and requirements to vote."Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/ElectionNationalCivics
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2016 Primary Calendar and ResultsWilson Andrews, Kitty Bennett, and Alicia Parlapianohttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/elections/primary-calendar-and-results.html?_r=0Jan 29, 2016share the results of the 2016, 2012, and 2008 presidential primaries.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ElectionsNationalPolitical
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Iowa Republican Caucuses Election 2012http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/primaries/states/iowa?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1Jan 3, 2012This page shows the January 3, 2012 votes, percentages, and delegates earned by all Republican presidential candidates.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ElectionsNationalPolitical
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New Hampshire Primary Resultshttp://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/primaries/new-hampshireFeb 10, 2016The Republican and Democratic Primary results provide an abundance of information about the February 9th election and previous elections.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ElectionsNationalPolitical
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Presidential Election Resultshttp://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/presidentNov 8, 2016This page has an interactive map that shows the number of state Electors, poll closing times, and which presidential candidate won.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ElectionsNationalCivics
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Results from the 2016 Iowa CaucusWSJ News Graphicshttp://graphics.wsj.com/elections/2016/iowa-caucus-results/Feb 1, 2016WSJ News Graphics uses an infographic to show the Democratic and Republican Iowa Caucus results for Monday, February 1st.WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/ElectionsNationalPolitical
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4 Ways Congress Sought to Change or Scrap the Electoral College
Fred Lucashttp://dailysignal.com/2016/12/18/4-ways-congress-sought-to-change-or-scrap-the-electoral-college/Dec 18, 2016Congress has tried to modify the electoral college through the12th Amendment and proposals such as a "Lottery President," "Executive Committees," and "Direct Popular Vote."Daily Signalhttp://dailysignal.com/Electoral CollegeNationalCivics
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Democratic Elector May Upset Election Process by Refusing to Vote Clinton
Elura Nanoshttp://lawnewz.com/high-profile/democratic-elector-may-upset-election-process-by-refusing-to-vote-clinton/Nov 7, 2016discusses the possibility of "faithless electors" within the Electoral College.LawNewzhttp://lawnewz.com/Electoral CollegeNationalCivics
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In Defense of the Electoral CollegeRichard A. Posnerhttp://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/view_from_chicago/2012/11/defending_the_electoral_college.htmlNov 12, 2016analyzes five reasons to keep this system of choosing the president.Slatehttp://www.slate.com/Electoral CollegeNationalCivics
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The Electoral College Is Hated by Many. So Why Does It Endure?Jonathan Mahler and Steve Ederhttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/us/politics/the-electoral-college-is-hated-by-many-so-why-does-it-endure.html?_r=1Nov 10, 2016explore how history of the Electoral College and why it continues to choose the President of the United States.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Electoral CollegeNationalCivics
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Which candidates did the seven "faithless" electors support?Julia Boccagnohttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/which-candidates-did-the-seven-faithless-electors-support-election-2016/Dec 21, 2016explains background about the Electoral College and the seven faithless electors from the 2016 Election.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/Electoral CollegeNationalCivics
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ESCONDIDO: 20 homes jeopardized by Bear Valley widening project
David Garrickhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-escondido-20-homes-jeopardized-by-bear-valley-2009feb27-story.htmlFeb 27, 2009writes about a local example of how eminent domain, a power granted to government for public use by the Fifth Amendment, affects people.U-T San Diegohttp://www.utsandiego.com/Eminent DomainLocalPolitical