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USA Today

Usa Today

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today is a national newspaper providing the latest news, issues, and events in the U.S. and the world. Content includes breaking headlines, sports and business coverage, national weather, politics, and more.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Money

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
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PBS

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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USA Today

Usa Today: South Asian Earthquake Death Toll at 73,276

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the USA Today reports on the conditions after the Asian earthquake on Oct. 8 2005. 11/2/2005
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USA Today

Usa Today: Putin an Enigma to the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from 2002 looks at the reign of Vladimir Putin as head of Russia. Discusses his accomplishments and downfalls and what others have to say about his performance.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Report: More u.s. Troops Needed in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, reported that the situation in Afghanistan is growing worse and without more troops, the U.S. risks failure in this war.(9/21/2009)
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USA Today

Usa Today: Haiti's Conflict Moves to Political Front

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2004, Haiti once again flared into chaos. President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced to leave, and a rebel force has took control of the country.
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USA Today

Migration Is a Two Way Street for Many Mexicans

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes Mexicans coming to work in the United States in order to make enough money to send to their families in Mexico, though many, as stated in the article, want to eventually return to Mexico.
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USA Today

Usa Today: North Korea Demands a Nuclear Reactor From Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This article states that North Korea will not give up its nuclear program until the United States gives them civilian reactors to generate energy. Discusses how the United States is pressuring the countries in the region to put pressure...
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Usa Today: Putin an Enigma to the World

For Students 9th - 10th
A look, so far, at the reign of Vladimir Putin as head of Russia. Discusses his accomplishments and downfalls and what others have to say about his performance.