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Bangladesh Unrest: India-Bangladesh Spar Over Hindu Priest Arrest
Chinmoy Das, the leader of ISKCON, was detained in Bangladesh on charges of sedition. During a rally in Chattogram's New Market neighborhood, Firoz Khan, the general secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Mohora ward at the...
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CBC News Network’s Jacqueline Hansen speaks with Elizabeth Wydra tracking Trump's criminal cases
Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis.
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Bronx family calls for justice for 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed
The family says he was a goal-oriented, hardworking, faith-based family man.
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Judge grants bail to Quebec woman accused of throwing boiling water on 10-year-old boy
Stéphanie Borel said for many months she was being harassed by people ringing her doorbell and then leaving. On Oct. 31, a Quebec judge decided to release her, saying she is not a threat to public safety. The boy’s family was in the...
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Data shows majority of criminal charges laid in Ontario don’t make it to trial
More than half of the criminal charges laid by police in Ontario never make it to trial, according to data from Statistics Canada. As CBC’s Sarah MacMillan reports, the numbers paint a troubling picture of the province’s justice system.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president
Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and will work to meet people’s hopes.
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Tofino, B.C., rethinks court system with an Indigenous focus
A former residential school building in Tofino, B.C., has become a courthouse that’s doing justice differently. The goal is to make court processes less intimidating and more in tune with Indigenous traditions.
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Hypocrisy in 'Jekyll and Hyde': the role of Utterson
Pupil outcome: I can explore the hypocrisy of the character of Utterson throughout ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. Key learning points: - The first 8 chapters are focalised through Utterson, highlighting the tension between his curiosity and wilful...
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How does the law apply to young people?
Pupil outcome: I can describe how the law applies to young people and evaluate its effectiveness. Key learning points: - The justice system does not treat young people the same as adults. - In the justice system, police interact with...
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Why do we need criminal and civil law?
Pupil outcome: I can explain why we need criminal and civil law. Key learning points: - Criminal law keeps society safe, ensures justice, and deters crime by setting clear rules and consequences. - It punishes offenders fairly, deters...
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Making connections to 'Blackberry Blue'
Pupil outcome: I can draw comparisons between 'Blackberry Blue' and other texts. Key learning points: - When drawing comparisons to other texts, readers can look for connections in themes, events or characters. - ‘Blackberry Blue’ shares...
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What rights do defendants and victims of crime have?
Pupil outcome: I can describe the rights of defendants and victims of crime and explain why these are important. Key learning points: - Defendants have the right to a fair trial, legal representation, and presumption of innocence. -...
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Legal complaint targets family of DRC's Félix Tshisekedi for looting
A complaint was submitted in Brussels on Tuesday targeting nine family members of Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by La Libre. They face allegations of stealing from mines located in the...
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Gopal Krishnamurthy - Why DEI Is Not Good Enough
Gopal Krishnamurthy, founding director of a transformative education center and faculty member at Antioch University, challenges conventional frameworks of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Using the familiar visual metaphor of...
Bedtime History
The Story of Socrates: Teacher of Athens
Meet Socrates, one of the greatest thinkers of ancient Greece! He didn’t write books or give big speeches—instead, he asked questions. Lots of them! Socrates believed the best way to learn was by talking, listening, and thinking deeply...
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Cesar Chavez
Meet Cesar Chavez, a leader who stood up for farmworkers and changed history. In this easy-to-understand video, you’ll learn how Cesar Chavez grew up working in the fields and saw how unfair life was for many farmworkers. He believed in...
Bedtime History
Muhammed Ali for Kids
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was one of the greatest boxers of all time. Known for his lightning-fast footwork, powerful punches, and charismatic personality, Ali became a global icon in and out of the ring. He won the...
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The 14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, redefined American liberty by ensuring citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection under the law, marking a pivotal shift during Reconstruction.
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The Coercive Acts
Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.
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Justice
Justice is a founding principle of the United States. Learn what justice is and why it’s important to treat everyone with fairness.
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Indigenous Peoples: Treaties and Alliances
From the close of the Revolution to the eve of Civil War, the U.S. signed 368 treaties with various Indigenous nations. Many were not upheld, leading to decades of injustice and distrust.
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Red Summer
In the summer of 1919, racial tensions erupted into violence across the United States, as African American veterans and communities stood up against racial oppression to fight for fairness and justice.
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The Tulsa Massacre
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre saw Greenwood, a prosperous African American community, devastated by racially motivated violence that left hundreds dead and a neighborhood in ruins.
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The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. In this video, learn about the history of the court, and what it represents to the country.