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Date : 02/14/2019

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After initially announcing it would bring thousands of jobs to New York’s Long Island City as part of its HQ2 Initiative, Amazon is pulling the plug on the plan after facing stiff opposition from local citizens and politicians.

Amazon Backs Out of Plan for NYC Headquarters
Date : 02/13/2019

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MediaWise is a new initiative from the Poynter Institute to help students develop fact-checking skills in the era of fake news.

Program Aims to Help Teens Separate Fact from Fiction
Date : 02/13/2019

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Federal prosecutors say Monica Witt, who served nearly 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an intelligence officer, secretly defects to Iran in 2013 and is charged with spying.

Ex-U.S. Air Force Officer Is Charged with Spying for Iran
Date : 02/13/2019

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After an extraordinary 15-year mission, the Opportunity rover became the longest-lasting space rover in NASA history, covering 28 miles and taking over 200,000 images on Mars.

NASA Ends 15-Year "Opportunity" Mission on Mars After Losing Contact
Date : 02/13/2019

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Vice President Mike Pence leads the first Arab-Israeli summit, though many of America’s top allies, including France, Germany and England, have not sent diplomats to attend out of frustration over the U.S. backing out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Vice President Pence Leads 2019 Warsaw Summit
Date : 02/12/2019

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Retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly launches a campaign for Senate, hoping to be the Democratic challenger to Arizona Republican Senator Martha McSally. McSally was appointed in December 2018 to the seat once held by the late Senator John McCain.

Retired Astronaut Mark Kelly Launches AZ Senate Campaign
Date : 02/12/2019

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Lawmakers reach a tentative deal on border security that would prevent another government shutdown following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump and one of his potential 2020 challengers, Beto O’Rourke, hold dueling rallies in El Paso, Texas.

Congress Reaches Tentative Border Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
Date : 02/12/2019

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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, the first one-handed player in the NFL, discovers he shares something in common with a young fan named Joseph. Like his football hero Griffin, Joseph is also missing his left hand, as well as part of his arm. This video is part of an NBC News series "Inspiring America."

One-Handed NFL Player's Sweet Moment with Young Fan
Date : 02/11/2019

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In Colorado, thousands of Denver teachers walk off the job to demand better pay and bonuses, sparking the school district’s first strike in 25 years.

Denver Teachers Stage Massive Strike for Better Pay
Date : 02/11/2019

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Newly-elected Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) apologizes for tweets that have been condemned as anti-Semitic by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes for Tweets Widely Viewed as Anti-Semitic

Featured this Month

Date : 1967

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On "Meet the Press," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. talks about his opposition to the war in Vietnam, explains why he will not support a candidate for President, and notes that despite the riots that are roiling American cities, he refuses to allow himself "to fall into the dark chambers of pessimism."

Meet The Press: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Vietnam War and Racial Progress
Date : 01/07/2019

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As the 2018 holiday government shutdown continues, federal workers are worried about their pay, including thousands of TSA employees who will not get paid this week.

Over 800,000 Government Workers Going without Pay Amid Shutdown
Date : 12/05/2018

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Winter weather brings snow and ice, but what makes ice so slippery? It comes down to water molecules moving quickly on the surface of ice.

Why Is Ice Slippery?
Date : 04/04/2018

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People gather at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fifty years after his death. Dr. King was the father of the Civil Rights movement, leading a national cry for change and equality with a message that lives on and inspires the next generation.

Martin Luther King Jr's Legacy 50 Years After His Death
Date : 01/13/2019

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In 2018, 3.85 million babies were born in the United States, making it the lowest birth rate in thirty years. Experts say better access to contraception is a possible factor, as well as more women delaying having kids and economic uncertainty.

U.S. Birth Rate Is Lowest Level in Three Decades
Date : 03/13/2018

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A third party company called "The Retail Equation" is monitoring consumer activity at more than 34,000 stores and giving shoppers “risk scores.” The risk score is intended to calculate potential limits on how many products a customer can return for a refund.

How Stores Track and Decline Returns
Date : 01/04/2019

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Following the 2018 midterm elections, the House of Representatives is more diverse than it has ever been. There are more than 100 women serving in Congress, including the first two Native American women, the first Somali American woman and the first Palestinian American woman.

116th Congress Is the Most Diverse in History
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 : 03/11/2018

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Hunter Mortensen rescued Tali nine years ago from an animal shelter. Now the Border collie mix and other rescued dogs have been trained to rescue people who get trapped during an avalanche.

Rescue Dogs Become Avalanche Rescuers at Ski Resorts

NBC Learn original series

Date : 01/28/2019

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We've probably all heard that exercise is good for us, but do you know why? NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, takes a look at what exercise really means and what happens to your body and brain when you are moving around.

Get Healthy: Exercise
Date : 01/28/2019

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An important part of growing up is finding good friends. In fact, having at least one good friend can actually improve your health. NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, explains what a healthy friendship looks like and how to avoid a relationship that isn't good for you.

Get Healthy: Healthy Relationships
Date : 01/28/2019

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Hygiene is the practice of cleanliness to prevent disease. NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, has tips on how to stay clean, how you can make sure you are clean enough to stay healthy and provide an eye-opening look at some of the germs growing on common household and school items.

Get Healthy: Hygiene
Date : 01/28/2019

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Being healthy means you should take care of your mind as well as your body. Emotions are a normal part of life, but if they become overwhelming and interfere with your life, it's time to take action. NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, explains signs that you may need help keeping a healthy mind and how to get the help you need.

Get Healthy: Mental Health
Date : 01/28/2019

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Spending too much time on your phone, computer or tablet can have negative effects on your health, but scientists have proven screens can trigger a chemical in your brain that makes you want more and more time on your devices. NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, explains the addictive cycle of screen time and how and why you should mix it up.

Get Healthy: Screens
Date : 01/28/2019

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Drinking enough water is essential for your health. NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, demonstrates how much water children should drink, how you can tell if you are drinking enough and what will happen if you get dehydrated.

Get Healthy: Hydration
Date : 1941

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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 launches America into World War II. Just weeks after the attack, a small group of American volunteer pilots known as the Flying Tigers use their Curtiss P-40 Tomahawks to score some of the first U.S. victories against the Japanese in China. Pilot Tex Hill is one of the squadron leaders. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.

Chronicles of Courage: Flying Tigers
Date : 03/31/2017

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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit™ is a thrilling roller coaster that takes guests 17 stories high at a 90-degree angle before going over a drop and reaching speeds of 65-mph. Engineers at Universal Orlando Resort™ rely on math and science, including physics concepts such as Newton's Laws of Motion and potential and kinetic energy, to design all the twists, turns and loops along the track. "Science of Universal Orlando Resort™" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Universal Orlando Youth Programs.

Science of Universal Orlando Resort™: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit™
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 : 02/11/2016

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While most people see viruses as harmful, Angela Belcher at MIT sees the future of energy. Belcher uses viruses engineered in her laboratory to form nano-scale wires for tiny batteries that could eventually be used to produce a wide range of electronics at a lower cost. "Science of Innovation" is produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Science of Innovation: Using Viruses to Make Batteries
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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Using amazing new technologies, evolutionary neuroscientist Melina Hale and her graduate students at the University of Chicago are discovering that the basic movements in one tiny fish can teach us big ideas about how the brain's circuitry works. "Mysteries of the Brain" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Mysteries of the Brain: Evolving Brain
Date : 05/29/2013

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Hitting a powerful drive takes more than just strength and coordination, it also requires the physics concepts of torque, centripetal force and something known as the double pendulum effect. "Science of Golf" is produced in partnership with the United States Golf Association and Chevron.

Science of Golf: Physics of the Golf Swing

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