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Bbc Newsround: Us Re Opens Embassy in Cuba After 54 Years

For Students 3rd - 5th
Article reports on the re-opening of the US Embassy in Cuba.
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Bbc Newsround: Week of 1 13 14: Dinosaur Bones Found in Saudi Arabia

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Article reports on dinosaur bones which have been discovered for the first time in Saudi Arabia.
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Bbc Newsround: California Drought Declared as Wildfires Rage

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Article reports on drought and wildfires wreaking havoc in California.
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Bbc Newsround: Rocket to Take Supplies to Space Station

For Students 3rd - 5th
A Falcon rocket recently launched in Florida that will carry supplies to astronauts in the International Space Station. This articles summarize the significance of this mission and links to other space features.
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Bbc Newsround: Cyclone Threatens Eastern India

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Brief article reports that over a half a million people have been from India due to the threat of a massive cyclone.
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Bbc Newsround: Skydiver Breaks Sound Barrier

For Students 3rd - 5th
Felix Baumgartner travelled faster than the speed of sound when he jumped from the edge of space back down to earth. This record breaking jump hurtled Baumgartner through the sky at more than 800 miles an hour.
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Bbc Newsround: Marmoset Monkeys Take Turns to 'Talk'

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Article reports on the findings of animal researchers that marmoset monkeys appear to talk in turns. Includes an audio sample of marmoset communication.
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Bbc Newsround: Restaurant Where Talking Is Banned

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Brief article reports on a restaurant in New York City that serves food in silence and does not allow talking.
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Bbc Newsround: Astronauts Congratulate Gravity Film From Iss

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Article and video report on astronauts aboard the International Space Station offering their congratulations to the film Gravity for its Oscar success.
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Bbc Newsround: Cat Accidently Goes on Coach Adventure

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Read about the funny story of a cat who travelled quite a way after falling asleep on the fuel tank of a bus.
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Bbc Newsround: Crimea M Ps Vote to Join Russia

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
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Bbc Newsround: Nasa Plans Mission to Jupiter Moon Europa

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Article reports on a planned mission by NASA to send a robot to one of Jupiter's moons to hunt for life.
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Bbc Newsround: Polar Bear Trade Still Legal

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Read why a proposed international ban on the polar bear trade was recently dropped.
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Bbc Newsround: Who Will Be Chosen as the Next Pope?

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Learn about the process for selecting the next Pope.
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Bbc Newsround: Newsround's Top Penguin Facts

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Article briefly presents five important facts about penguins.
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Bbc Newsround: One of World's Rarest Sheep Born in the Uk

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A slideshow of images and captions present information about the birth of a rare breed of sheep.
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Bbc Newsround: Whale Sets New Breath Holding Record

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A Cuvier's beaked whale recently accomplished a dive in which it held its breath for 137 minutes, a new record.
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Bbc Newsround: Amazing Giant Turtle Bone Discovery

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Article reports on the discovery of a giant turtle bone.
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Bbc Newsround: All Climbing on Mount Everest Stops

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Brief article reports on the suspension of climbing on Mount Everest following a tragic avalanche.
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Bbc Newsround: Flash Floods Hit Northern Afghanistan

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Article reports on a deadly flash flood in Afghanistan and what is being done to rescue those affected.
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Bbc Newsround: Mysterious Sea Quacking Identified

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Scientists have solved the mystery of an unknown quacking sound in the ocean. Read about the discover in this brief article.
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Bbc Newsround: Day of Prayer for Nelson Mandela

For Students 1st - 5th
Brief article reports on how the people of South Africa are mourning the death of Nelson Mandela.
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Bbc Newsround: Polio Disease Outbreak in Syria

For Students 1st - 5th
Article reports on the confirmation from the World Health Organization of a polio outbreak in Syria.
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Bbc Newsround: Syria Can No Longer Make Chemical Weapons

For Students 1st - 5th
Article reports that inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons say that Syria no longer has the ability to make chemical weapons.