President Obama gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt to the Muslim world asking for more acceptance and peaceful relations between the regions. (June 4, 2009)

This informative site discusses various types of nuclear bombs including the atomic bomb,thermonuclear weapons and dirty bombs.

NewsHour probes into the possible long-term environmental effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast region in this October, 2005, report.

From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site is regularly updated with the most recent news on global warming. Also offers links to related topics.

Current status in Afghanistan? According to a new report by the top U.S. commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the situation there is deteriorating even though almost eight years have passed since American and NATO forces invaded the...

PBS's NewsHour Extra provides an Economic and Government lesson plan covering the economic crisis and its impact on the U.S. and global markets. Students must utilize current media outlets covering the financial crisis and refer to the...

PBS's NewsHour Extra presents a lesson plan where learners explore the economic downturn occurring in America. Provides detailed lesson plan with leading questions to help guide students during their research over the current state of...

PBS's NewsHour Extra provides an Economic, Government, and History lesson concerning the four economic indicators impact on a country. Includes two detailed activities. The first exercise covers the history of the U.S. economy from...

This series of videos about inspirational scientists and engineers looks at their passions both inside and outside the laboratory.

An overview of Theodore Roosevelt's views on foreign policy beginning in his role as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and continuing throughout his presidency. The article includes his creation of the Roosevelt Corolarry to the Monroe...

PolitiFact.com, a Pulitzer prize winning political reporting organization offers an evaluation of President Obama's campaign promises after his 100 days in office. Includes a 14 minute audio story with a link to more indpeth analysis of...

A look at the many different issues driving the Tea Party Movement. Clearly noted are issues relevant to specific regions of the country rather than concerns for all. (May 3, 2010)

Examine what it is that gives metal its special characteristics and how metal behaves under the stress of heat and outside forces. An engaging interactive feature is offered to here to illustrate this concept.

Compare and contrast the shape and size of a Homo floresiensis brain with the brain of a chimp and a modern human.

Follow the progression of a malignant tumor, beginning with the first mutation within a cell and ending with metastasis, the colonization of related tumors throughout the body.

This well-written explanation of relativity includes animations and pictures which may be helpful in understanding a tough topic.

This article discusses the uneasy alliance maintained by Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and the implications of this alliance on the development of the Cold War.

This site provides a comprehensive overview of many conferences between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill and the Allies' conferences with Stalin and others during World War II and includes links to related resources and media.

Read and watch President Obama's pledge to cut the U.S. deficit in half by the end of his first term in office by asking governors to spend their stimulus money responsibly.

The confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice, with particular emphasis on the fight in the Senate, is highlighted in this report from January, 2006. A transcript, audio, and video are available.

2001 story of Bush's decision to reject the Kyoto treaty. News article as well as transcript, audio and video of debate between four environmental experts on the impact of this decision.

News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.

The resource explores the structure and financing of the Medicare system. Topics featured are how Medicare works, financing, who runs Medicare, and the program's history. (2006-2007)

This lesson plan looks at the current controversy of the FCC and making media outlets more accountable for what comes over their airways. In particular, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is discussed and looked at.