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Date : 12/13/2018

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A 2018 study from the University of Washington finds that students starting the school day later get more sleep at night, and can improve grades and attendance. The study tracked students after Seattle Public Schools changed high school start times from 7:50 AM to 8:45 AM in 2016.

Seattle Schools Find Proof That Students Benefit From Extra Sleep
Date : 12/13/2018

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On December 13, 2018, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic passes a milestone, with a successful test flight that took two pilots 51.4 miles beyond what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) calls the edge of space.

2018 Virgin Galactic Rocket Test Flight Marks Major Step Towards Space Tourism
Date : 12/13/2018

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Through a series of videos, 7-year-old Roman McConn convinces people around the country to adopt shelter dogs in need. This video is part of an NBC News series "Inspiring America."

How One Boy Has Helped Save Over 1,000 Shelter Dogs
Date : 12/12/2018

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The potent opioid fentanyl was responsible for more than 18,000 deaths in 2016, making it the deadliest drug in America. Janel Firestone, who lost her son to a drug overdose, shares her anguish to warn others. This content may not be suitable for younger viewers.

2018 CDC Report: Fentanyl Is the Deadliest Drug in America
Date : 12/12/2018

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Nikki Haley, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, discusses her decision to leave at the end of 2018 and her future plans. Ambassador Haley also discusses America's relationships with Russia, Saudi Arabia and North Korea.

Nikki Haley Discusses Her Experience as U.N. Ambassador
Date : 12/12/2018

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When Misty Wolf explained to Santa that her son, Matthew, is blind and has autism, he knew how to best share the spirit of Christmas with him. This video is part of an NBC News series "Inspiring America."

Santa Helps a Blind Child with Autism Feel the Spirit of Christmas
Date : 12/12/2018

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Prime Minister Theresa May survives a bid to oust her triggered by lawmakers within her ruling Conservatives. Many citizens who support Brexit are still unhappy with the separation deal Prime Minister May made with European leaders.

British Prime Minister Theresa May Wins Confidence Vote
Date : 12/12/2018

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President Donald Trump’s former private lawyer Michael Cohen is charged with fraud, lying to Congress and arranging hush money payments that violated campaign finance limits. Hoping for limited jail time due to his cooperation with federal prosecutors, a Manhattan federal judge sentences Cohen to three years in prison.

Federal Judge Sentences Michael Cohen to Three Years in Prison
Date : 12/11/2018

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After a diving accident left him paralyzed, Aldo Amenta walks across the stage to receive his diploma in electrical engineering from Florida International University. This video is part of an NBC News series "Inspiring America."

Paralyzed Student Walks to Receive His College Diploma
Date : 12/10/2018

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In response to weeks of protest in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron promises the minimum wage will rise by more than $100 a month in France. In London, Prime Minister Theresa May postpones a pivotal vote on her controversial Brexit deal, the terms Parliament must agree to in order for Great Britain to leave the European Union.

France and Britain Leaders Both Facing Crisis Points

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Date : 12/14/2017

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Paris Strickland struggles to walk after overcoming a rare cancer, but became the first girl to play “Tiny Tim” in the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” at Chicago’s Goodman Theater.

Female "Tiny Tim" Is a 10 Year Old Miracle
Date : 12/16/2017

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Fifty years ago, Lou Nasti gained fame when he built a robot that landed him on the front page of the New York Times. Now his skill can be seen in his detailed animatronic Christmas workshop in Brooklyn, New York, and on display all around the world.

Santa's Workshop Comes to Life in Brooklyn
Date : 12/07/1941

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On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launches a surprise attack on the U.S. military stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Stuart Hedley is a sailor on the USS West Virginia and witnesses the horror of the attack firsthand. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.

Chronicles of Courage: Pearl Harbor
Date : 12/01/2018

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George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, passes away at the age of 94. President Bush led a life of service as a Navy pilot and throughout his decades-long political career, where he served as a congressman, CIA director, ambassador, vice president and president.

Former President George H.W. Bush Dies at Age 94
Date : 12/18/2016

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The holidays can be especially tough for military families, but one group is bringing the magic of Christmas right to their door.

See How the Lights of Christmas Are Coming to Military Families
Date : 12/07/2016

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The United States commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, as dozens of survivors return to the site to honor the fallen and reflect on the date, December 7th, that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said would "live in infamy."

Pearl Harbor, 75 Years Later: the Greatest Generation Returns
Date : 09/18/2018

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Thanks to a booming economy and low unemployment rate, employers are offering incentives to attract and retain seasonal employees ahead of the 2018 holiday season. Some benefits include higher wages, paid time off and the possibility of a permanent job.

Employers Offer Unprecedented Perks for 2018 Holiday Hires
Date : 01/04/2018

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There are 35 distinct categories of snowflakes. This video explores the properties of eight formations: simple prism, stellar plate, stellar dendrite, fernlike stellar dendrite, hollow column, needle, capped column, and the 12-sided snowflake.

Anatomy of a Snowflake
Date : 12/07/2014

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United Airlines and the Starlight Children's Foundation are spreading holiday cheer to children fighting serious illnesses by flying them to the North Pole and granting wishes.

Magical Trip to the North Pole Offers Sick Kids Holiday Cheer

NBC Learn original series

Date : 06/06/1944

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces begin the D-Day invasion of Normandy to liberate Europe from the Nazis. Fighter pilot Archie Maltbie provides cover for Allied troops in his Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a tough American plane known for its innovative turbo supercharger. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.

Chronicles of Courage: P-47 and the Turbo Supercharger
Date : 03/31/2017

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Upon entering Jurassic Park™ at Universal Orlando Resort™, guests are taken out of their daily environment and into a Costa Rican jungle. Thanks to the work of architects and landscape artists, the prehistoric theme is brought to life with detailed Jurassic Period plant species, including the ginkgo biloba tree. "Science of Universal Orlando Resort™" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Universal Orlando Youth Programs.

Science of Universal Orlando Resort™: Jurassic Park™
Date : 09/24/2015

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The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in order to prepare people for their potential devastation. "When Nature Strikes" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation and The Weather Channel. For a classroom activity related to this video, please click the Links section below.

When Nature Strikes: Tsunamis
Date : 01/14/2016

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Today's microchips and computers are much smaller than computers of the past, and yet significantly more powerful. Their increased processing power and decreased size is possible thanks to nanotechnology. "Nanotechnology: Super Small Science" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Nanotechnology: Nanoelectronics
Date : 02/04/2013

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At Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to artificial intelligence is what makes these cars such a success. “Science of Innovation” is produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Science of Innovation: Self-Driving Cars
Date : 06/05/2015

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Dr. Carlos Aizenman, a neuroscientist at Brown University, is studying the brains of tadpoles between two days and three weeks old to understand how neural circuits develop and absorb information from the surrounding environment. "Mysteries of the Brain" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Mysteries of the Brain: Building a Brain
Date : 05/22/2013

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In order to measure the speed of a putting green, golf course superintendents use a device called the Stimpmeter. Adopted by the USGA in 1978, the Stimpmeter calculates green speed by relying on the principals of kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration. "Science of Golf" is produced in partnership with the United States Golf Association and Chevron.

Science of Golf: Kinematics

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