Normandy Invasion
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Why Do We Remember D-Day?

On June 6, we remember D-Day. That day was the invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. Why was this such an important battle in World War II? Before D-Day, German forces had invaded … Read more

Supreme Court
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Supreme Court Hears Cases Remotely

stop the spread of COVID-19. It’s not just schools that are meeting remotely. Even the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are hearing their cases remotely—over the phone. This is the first … Read more

Family walking
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The Importance of Social Distancing

Have you heard about “social distancing”? Social distancing is a way to stop the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus. Scientists believe that the virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, … Read more

Australian Wildfires
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Australia’s Deadly Wildfires

Fires are common in northern Australia. Winters are dry. A lightning strike or human error can start a fire. Usually, these fires are small, and firefighters can put them out. This year is different, though. … Read more