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A Monumental Fight

January 16, 2018

In December, President Donald Trump traveled to Utah. Supporters greeted him at the airport. But protesters waited for him at the state capitol. The purpose of the trip was to announce cuts to two of Utah’s national monuments. One is…

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Weather

Record-Shattering Cold Weather Grips the U.S.

January 8, 2018

The New Year has brought freezing-cold weather to much of the United States, setting record lows in parts of the Midwest and East. “You thought you were cold last year,” said Jeanne Rivera, of Illinois. “But you weren’t cold. Now…

Government

A New Tax Law

January 8, 2018

On December 22, President Donald Trump signed a new tax bill into law. It is the biggest change to U.S. tax law since 1986. He signed the bill in the Oval Office. He said the bill is “something I’m very…

People

10 Questions for Jessica Watkins

December 8, 2017

In June, 12 people were chosen from more than 18,000 applicants for NASA’s 2017 astronaut-candidate class. Jessica Watkins, 29, is the youngest of the group. She talked to TFK’s Dante A. Ciampaglia. 1. What made you want to become…

Government

A Guilty Plea

December 7, 2017

Michael Flynn used to work for President Donald Trump. On December 1, he went to court. He pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He also agreed to work with Robert Mueller. Mueller is leading an…

Government

Texting Outlawed

November 13, 2017

It’s illegal in 47 states to text while driving. But walking? On October 25, Honolulu, Hawaii, made it against the law to text or look down at an electronic device while crossing the street. Lawmakers hope this will solve a…

Government

In Need of Repair

November 6, 2017

Nearly 150 years ago, workers hammered the last spike in America’s first coast-to-coast railroad. Then came grand train stations, big bridges, and the endless ribbon of highways. These were spectacular engineering achievements. They became monuments to American ingenuity and power.…

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Government

TFK Explains: The Russia Investigation

November 6, 2017

Robert Mueller has filed the first charges in the Russia investigation. Here’s what you need to know. What is the Russia investigation? During the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, Russians broke into the computer systems of Republican and Democratic Party leaders.…

Books

New Words

November 6, 2017

Merriam-Webster regularly adds new words and phrases to its online dictionary. In September, the dictionary expanded once again. More than 250 new words and phrases were added. Some of the words and phrases have been around for many years. Others…

Debate

The Homework Debate

October 30, 2017

In July 2017, families in Marion County, Florida, got some surprising news. “Traditional homework as we know it will disappear, at least for elementary students,” Heidi Maier said in a voice message to parents. Maier is the school superintendent. “Instead,…

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