DOGO Media
Dogo News: Donald Trump Sworn In
January 20, 2017, Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office to become the 45th President of the United States of America.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Study Reveals Surprising Facts About Our Choice of Emojis
Research was conducted measuring the use of Emojis from where Emojis are most used and which ones used the most. What conclusions could be drawn from the data collected?
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: President Obama Awards Biden the Medal of Freedom
A special moment between President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in their last week when the President presented the Medal of Freedom to his right-hand man. Tween Tribune captured the story.
BBC
Bbc: Chile Forest Fires: Troops Join Fight Against Worst Fires in Decades
South of Santiago, Chile is experiencing awful forest fires like they have not seen in ages. There is great concern over the destruction of the flames because of how many there are and how few resources they have. The fires are sparking...
Other
Sides of the Partisan Divide Thinks the Other Is Living in an Alternate Reality
Many are at a loss when trying to explain the widening gap between ideologies and have blamed a combination of fake news, politicians and slanted media. Newsweek addresses the divide.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Giggling Rats Provide Insights Into Why Humans Are Ticklish
Ready. Set. Laugh. What makes us giggle? Why are some people ticklish? What prompts us to laugh when we are tickled?
The Washington Post
Kids Post: 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon' Wins 2017 Newbery Medal
Take a look at the newest members of the top literary awards in children's books as of January 2017.
Other
Metrocosm: Visualizing the Flow of Asylum Seekers
Watch this dynamic map to understand the flow of asylum seekers to industrialized countries. Click the interactive map to see statistics for specific countries. Data used to construct these maps from the UN Refugee Agency 2013-2016.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Flu: Stop the Spread
How can people stop the flu from spreading? Find out with these tips from Kids Health!
Other
Teaching Kids News: Street Artist Offers Hope and Peace to Torontonians
Instead of stapling posters advertising goods with contact information to power poles around town, a clever artist has presented a new spin on posters to spread something else around Toronto. Get the story here.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Frequently Asked Flu Questions 2016 2017 Influenza Season
While flu spreads every year, the timing, severity, and length of the season varies from one year to another. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
PBS
Pbs Newshour: Delhi's Air Pollution Closes Hundreds of Schools, Renews Alarms
The air pollution was so awful in Delhi, India on November 4th and 5th that 1,700 schools had to close. Find out the concerns and what can be done.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bob Dylan, Titan of American Music, Wins 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature
On October 13, 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for poetic impression in American Music. He is the first American in 23 years to be recognized for this prize.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Parades, Memories and Appreciation: Veterans Day 2016
Demonstrations of respect and appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces are found throughout the United States on November 11. Find parades and comments from President Barack Obama which took place on Veteran's Day 2016.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Women Record Several 'Firsts' With Wins in u.s. Senate, Elsewhere
In the Senate and House women, not just women, but women with different cultural backgrounds, won seats in the 2016 election. Find out more about the historical winners of the day.
Other
No, the Great Barrier Reef Is Not Dead, but It Is Very, Very Sick
There are conflicting reports floating around about the health of the Great Barrier Reef. This is the newest report referring to the condition as being like a person on life support.
CNN
Cnn: Buzz Aldrin Evacuated From South Pole
Buzz Aldrin, a former astronaut who walked on the moon, was evacuated from the South Pole after his medical condition deteriorated, according to a release.
CNN
Cnn: Gallery: Lunar New Year 2017: The Year of the Rooster
Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
CNN
Cnn: Italy Earthquake: 6.6 Magnitude Tremor Rocks Nation's Center
A destructive earthquake hit northeast of Rome on October 30. Get details of the impact this had on the nation which had another significant shake in August.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Chile Earthquake: Christmas Day Quake Forces Evacuations
Southern Chile is rattled by a magnitude-7.6 earthquake, forcing thousands of people to evacuate coastal areas.
Other
D.c. Votes Overwhelmingly for Statehood Referendum, Future Remains Uncertain
Issue 51 in Washington, D.C. received a big win on November 8, 2016. What does it mean? What are the next steps in moving towards possibly becoming a state? Find out.
The Washington Post
Kids Post: Ellis Island, a Gateway to America, Marks 125 Years
New Year's Day 1892, Ellis Island became a significant entrance into the United States for immigrants coming from far and wide. January 1, 2017, marks the 125th year of the iconic New York island.
Other
People: First Indian American Woman Elected to the House on Her Historic Win
The nation may not have elected its first female president, but there were several women who won big for their states and the nation on November 8, 2016. Meet the first Indian-American woman elected to the House of Representatives,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Fidel Castro Laid to Rest
The former Cuban leader Fidel Castro led the country for nearly a half century. He died on Nov. 25 at the age of 90. On December 4, the traditional nine days of mourning following his death, Castro's remains were laid to rest in a...