Daily News Article
Abraham Lincoln – The Great Emancipator
February 15, 2019 - Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809...
Friday's Editorial Cartoon
Hank the Governor
February 15, 2019 - A cartoon with questions requiring the student to demonstrate understanding of the cartoonist's intended meaning.
Friday's News Quiz
News quiz for week ending 2/15/19
February 15, 2019 - A quiz with questions relating to the week’s Daily News Articles.
Thursday's Editorial
George Washington’s Advice
February 14, 2019 - When George Washington took the oath as first President of the United States on April 30, 1789, he added this four-word prayer of his own: "So help me God."
Wednesday's Media Bias
Fact checking the fact-checkers
February 13, 2019 - You can’t produce an unbiased fact-check establishing that a person's opinion is conclusively false. You’re just writing an op-ed piece.
Tuesday's World Events
World #1 – Thai princess running for prime minister in historic first
February 12, 2019 - Ubolratana's brother, King Vajiralongkorn, does not support her bid for prime minister, calling it "inappropriate" in a televised address.
Tuesday's World Events
World #2 – Sri Lanka leader ends 43-year moratorium on capital punishment
February 12, 2019 - Convicted drug dealers will be executed in the next two or three months as part of a national narcotics crackdown.
Tuesday's World Events
World #3 – South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops
February 12, 2019 - President Donald Trump has insisted that South Korea and other allies shoulder more of the cost of maintaining U.S. bases on their soil.
Extras!
Papal Swiss Guard keep cool heads with 3-D helmets
Human Interest News
February 11, 2019 - The new helmets are made of a thermoplastic.
“Everyone’s life is valuable.”
Human Interest News
February 4, 2019 - Ashton Kutcher’s Facebook post quickly went viral, with more than 7.5 million views and 4,000 comments.
Sumo
Human Interest News
January 28, 2019 - Japanese sumo champion Kisenosato to retire after losses
Iceland’s Northern Lights
Human Interest News
January 14, 2019 - Beautiful Sight, Risky Drives
Did you pick up money on Route 3? Police say you have to return it
Human Interest News
December 17, 2018 - Police: $510K spilled from armored truck on NJ road, $300K still missing.
Additional Resources
Conservative vs. Liberal Beliefs
We all want the same things in life (freedom, prosperity, healthy children, crime-free streets, etc.). The argument is how to achieve them...
Election Resources
Resources related to the 2018 midterm elections, covering: US Senate, US House, Governors, Ballot Measures, Maps, Polls, Editorials ...and more.
