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Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...
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Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam
Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?
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Cnn: Typhoon Winnie
This articles discusses the destruction of typhoon Winnie on China. Find out how many lives were lost and other places that were hit.
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Cnn: Depression Has Genetic & Chemical Link
This is an article from CNN from October 1999 on the genetic links shown during depression research. They are also looking at the chemical make up of the brain.
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Cnn: Illuminating William Shakespeare
In-depth article that features the first chapter of "Illuminating William Shakespeare" from "Shakespeare: A Life" by Park Honan.
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Cnn: Miers Withdraws Supreme Court Nomination
George W. Bush's first Supreme Court nominee withdraws her name from consideration after much scrutiny.
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Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts as Chief Justice
In this September, 2005, news article, President George W. Bush changes his plans after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist and nominates John Roberts for Chief Justice.
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Cnn: On Tape, Bin Laden Mourns Al Zarqawi's Death
Discusses a June 2006 tape from Osama bin Laden following the death of al-Zarqawi praising al-Zarqawi for his leadership and being a soldier. The tape of bin Laden is also available on the site.
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Cnn: Katrina Hits Florida: 3 Dead; 1 Million in Dark
August, 2005, report that covers Hurricane Katrina and its impact on Florida.
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Cnn: New Orleans Braces for 'The Big One'
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin orders a mandatory evacuation as Hurricane Katrina heads for the city.
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Cnn: New Orleans Shelters to Be Evacuated
Conditions were so horrible in New Orleans that unrest was growing even in the evacuation shelters. Article discusses looting, crime, conditions of New Orleans, and other Gulf Coast areas. Article is from August, 2005.
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Cnn: Governor: Worse Than Camille
Article from August, 2005, that compares the damage of Hurricane Katrina to 1969's Hurricane Camille, which had been the deadliest hurricane up until Katrina.
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Cnn: New Orleans Evacuations Under Way
The federal government begins to evacuate those displaced by Hurricane Katrina to other parts of the country, including Texas, as the conditions on the Gulf Coast continue to deteriorate after Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September,...
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Cnn: New Orleans Tries to Plug Breaches
September, 2005, report that explores the damage done to New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, including to the levees that failed to stop the flooding of the city.
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Cnn: 9/11 Panel Report: 'We Must Act'
This site is a synopsis of the 9/11 Commission report on the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001. The article highlights the major findings of the commission and evaluates the prospects of Congressional action on the...
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Cnn: Chief Justice Rehnquist Has Died
A newspaper piece about Chief Justice William Rehnquist's personal and professional life.
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Cnn: Student News: An Education in Organization
Advice for setting up "systems" at home that help your child get organized and stay motivated to keep organized.
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Cnn: Yeltsin, Economy, Both Trying to Recover
This CNN article, "Yeltsin, Economy, Both Trying to Recover," discusses the forced changes in Russia, tax troubles, corruption, inflation, and more.
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Cnn: The Reagan Years: The Making of a President
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site traces the events of Reagan's early life. From his job as a young sports commentator to his fame as a Hollywood actor that would eventually lead him into his first elected...
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Cnn: The Reagan Years: A Second Act in Politics
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan years", this site follows Reagan's evolution from Hollywood movie star to governor of California.
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Cnn: The Reagan Years: Inside the White House
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site provides you with brief explanations of the US in 1980, the 1980 presidential election and assorted topics of Reagan's presidency including the assassination attempt, the...
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Cnn: Bob Greene: Real Heroes: Four Died So Others Might Live
A short slideshow identifying four brave Americans who sacrificed their lives to save many others on the USAT Dochester in 1943.
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Cnn: Covers the Civil Rights Movement
Timeline of the early and modern Civil Rights Movement. This is a good overview to begin your study of the fight for civil rights in America.
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Cnn: Ring of Fire
Scientists say that the Ring of Fire is coming back to life. Discover which volcano might be next to erupt.