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Taliban Victim Returns to School In October, btw reported that a young educational activist named Malala Yousafzai had been shot by members of the Taliban […]
People and Culture
The Catholic Church Elects a New Pope
Last month Pope Benedict XVI announced his retirement as the leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church. The pope began his role as leader of […]
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Time for a New Pope The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, resigned on February 28th. This was a surprising […]
The Sky Was Falling! (Just Pieces of it Though.)
It was like a scene out of a sci-fi/action movie: mass confusion as the earth shook, glass shattered, and people scrambled to take cover. But […]
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Nazi-looted Art Returned In the years leading up to and during World War II, members of the Nazi party looted the homes of Jewish families […]
The Super Bowl is a Family Affair
The journey to the Super Bowl for any sports figure is a long one. But very few of those journeys lead back to the same […]
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Ongoing Debate on Gun Control In the wake of last December’s shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama moved gun control to the top of his […]
How Did We Get Here?
When was the last time you actually asked somebody for directions? While we are starting to lose the charm of relying on people (“Turn left […]
It’s Your Turn: Understanding Game-Based Learning
Rhea checks the cargo hold of her sailing ship. Everything has been loaded exactly as she directed. Grain from nearby farms bulge from linen sacks. […]