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Cnn: u.s. Lifts Most Sanctions Against Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States has lifted its lengthy embargo against Libya. Details of what led to this, what sanctions are still in place, and what both countries will gain are discussed in the article. (April 23, 2004)
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Cnn: u.s. Launches Cruise Missiles at Saddam

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN reports on the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain, examining the implications of the initial strike and the global reaction to it. (March 20, 2003)
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Cnn: Obama, Clinton Meet to Discuss North Korea Trip

For Students 9th - 10th
President Bill Clinton met with President Barack Obama to brief him on Clinton's trip to North Korea to secure the release of two journalists. Talks also included Clinton's meeting with reclusive leader Kim Jong Il. (8/18/2009)
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Cnn: Gadhafi: Iraq War May Have Influenced Wmd Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi acknowledged that the war in Iraq may have played a role in his decision to dismantle his country's weapons of mass destruction programs. The article includes additional comments by Gadhafi, and his hope...
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Cnn: Change at the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article providing detailed information on the Senate confirmation hearing of Samuel Alito who was sworn in as the 110th Supreme Court justice on January 31st, 2006.
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Cnn: White House Chief of Staff Resigns

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article informing of the surprise resignation of President Bush's White House chief of Staff, Andrew Card. Includes text of Bush's 3/28/06 speech and brief biographical data on Josh Bolten, his successor.
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Cnn: First Video of Pentagon 9/11 Attack Released

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from May, 2006, detailing the release of video of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Story and images are free. There is a charge if you want to view the video
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Cnn: Deadline for Medicare Drug Plan Looms

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from May, 2006, discussing the deadline that Medicare recipients are facing to enroll in Medicare's prescription drug benefit program.
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Cnn: Bush to Push for More Iraqi Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what will probably take place at the June 2006 US-European Union summit. President Bush was expected to push for more Iraqi aid, as well as help from the EU to stand against Iran's nuclear program. The EU was expected to push...
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Cnn: Somalia Cease Fire Deal Reached

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the cease-fire that was signed between the two groups that are fighting for control of Somalia. Presents the history of the conflict from 1991 to the present. (June, 2006)
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Cnn: Iran Upbeat on Nuke Incentive Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Determines the possible outcomes if Iran continues to enrich uranium. Discusses the UN security council's reaction to stopping Iran from gaining enriched uranium and why they believe it will not be used peacefully. 6/2006
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Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.
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Cnn: Kandahar City Detail

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed map of the city of Kandahar, a Taliban stronghold during Operation Enduring Freedom. It gives a brief overview of different sections of the city. (2002)
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Cnn: Map of Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrays a map of Afghanistan showing its relationship to other countries in the region. Click on the words above the map for different topics such as military activity in 2001, where Afghan refugees are living, and Afghan civil wars....
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Cnn: Ethnic Makeup of Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A descriptive map of the ethnic makeup of Afghanistan. Shows all of the different groups of people that make up the country of Afghanistan.
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Cnn: Building a Coalition

For Students 9th - 10th
A map that depicts all of the countries in the world that provided support after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the USA. It also shows the countries that decided not to support militarily, but who would provide other assistance, and...
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Cnn: Biological and Chemical Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
A map that offers countries who have or are believed to have biological and/or chemical weapons. Click on the countries to get an idea of how extensive their chemical/biological programs are.
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Cnn: Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from November, 2005, discusses the nomination of Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice. His ideology, judicial record, and the controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's nomination of Alito are all discussed.
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Cnn: Gop Sets Up Showdown Over Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Some democrats in the Senate are discussing strategies for halting the confirmation of Samuel Alito for the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about the controversy and battle that is brewing in the Senate in this January, 2006, report. there is...
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Cnn: America Votes 2004: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN offers important information about presidential candidate, John Kerry. Find biographical data, polling results, campaign funding, election news, and his viewpoints on many key issues.
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Cnn: Candidate Ralph Nader

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN does a special report on 2004 Presidential candidate, Ralph Nader. Included is a brief biography and news about his candidacy both past and current.
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Cnn: Defiant Saddam Rejects Court & Charges

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Saddam Hussein's first appearance in court on July 1, 2004 to fact his accusers. He claimed that he is still the legal president of Iraq and believes the court has no authority to try him.
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Cnn: Transcript of Saddam Proceeding

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual transcript of the verbal interactions between Saddam Hussein and the judge on July 1, 2004 at his first appearance in Court. He claims to be the president of Iraq.
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Cnn: Reactions of an American Journalist

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by a CNN reporter on her reactions to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004.