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Remembering the ‘People’s Pope’

Pope Francis was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. He died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old.  Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, … Read more

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Alaskan Volcano Shows Signs of Eruption

Scientists have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr. Mount Spurr is an active volcano [opening in Earth’s surface] in Alaska. Earthquakes are a warning sign of an eruption [outpouring of melted rock … Read more

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Perspectives: Changing Place Names

Did you know that the names of places can change? New York City used to be called New Amsterdam. There’s a big city in Turkey that’s called Istanbul today. It used to be called Constantinople.  … Read more

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Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Wildfires tore through Los Angeles, California, over the past month. The neighborhoods of Altadena and Pacific Palisades were the hardest hit. Many thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes. It took firefighters weeks … Read more

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Celebrating World Braille Day

January 4th is World Braille Day! Braille is a coded system of raised dots. Braille helps blind and visually impaired people read.  The United Nations began World Braille Day in 2018. About 36 million people … Read more

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Remembering Ella Jenkins

Do you know the name Ella Jenkins? If not, you have probably heard her music. She wrote and performed children’s music for almost 70 years. She performed in the United States and around the world. … Read more