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Npr: News: Archive: Tv Networks Refuse to Run Church Ad

9th - 10th
This 2004 article reports on how CBS and NBC refused to air a commercial for the United Church of Christ. The networks claimed that the ad, intended to invite gays and lesbians into the church, was too controversial.
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Npr: Crisis Worsens in Zimbabwe

9th - 10th
A 30 minute news story ( audio) from July of 2007 examining the worsening economic and political instability in Zimbabwe. Includes interviews with the ambassador of Zimbabwe to the U.S. and other experts.
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Npr: The Beautiful 'Corpse' Flower

9th - 10th
This web-article is about the blooming of the Titan Arum, also known as the 'corpse flower' because of its smell. Read all about the flower and see pictures of the unusual plant.
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Npr: Budget at Odds With Bush Health Clinic Plan

9th - 10th
News article from March, 2006, on President George W. Bush's plan to increase funding to health care centers. There are also links to other health care articles.
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Npr: u.s. Lawmaker Push for Action on Uzbekistan

9th - 10th
A May 2006 audio news story that looks at the human rights situation in Uzbekistan and the American response. [4:00]
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Npr: N. Korea Shuts Reactor, Calls for End to Sanctions

9th - 10th
A July 15, 2007 news article detailing the shut down of North Korea's nuclear reactor, the terms of agreement leading to the shut down and reaction from countries around the region. Also provides audio links exploring the story in...
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Npr: Afghan Opium Defies u.s. Led Attacks

9th - 10th
An April 2007 news story detailing the failures and frustration with eradicating Afghanistan's lucrative poppy crop.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 8: John Peter Zenger and Seditious Libel

9th - 10th
Covers the case of John Peter Zenger who printed an article in colonial America for which he was accused of seditious libel.
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BBC

Bbc: Sierra Leone Elections 2007

9th - 10th
Sierra Leone's elections in 2007 are covered in detail through this series of audio articles. Archived.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Presidential Campaigns Switch Ad Strategies

9th - 10th
As the presidential campaign gets closer to the election date, Kerry and Bush are revving up their engines. NPR looks at the strategies of the two candidates and how they have changed. Article is from 2004.
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Npr: Christenberry Photos Capture the Changing South

9th - 10th
As part of a segment for All Things Considered, this site captures the news caption played on NPR radio highlighting the art of photographer William Christenberry. In addition to the article by Michele Norris, several of Christenberry's...
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Storms and Coastal Erosion

9th - 10th
New research gives coastal planners better insight into how major storms can rapidly reshape coastlines. Science Friday talks with journalist Sid Perkins about his article in Science News regarding the scouring power of major storms.

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