In the News

Congress returns from their recess after Labor Day. They will have a very serious question to answer when they come back. What can be done about mass shootings?   A mass shootingis when someone uses a … Read more

Laura Yeager is a major general in the United States Army. On June 29, 2019, she became the first woman to lead an infantry division. This is an important job in the army. She leads … Read more

Have you ever been in an argument where both sides have good points? How do you decide what is fair? In the United States, we use the Constitution to guide us. However, sometimes people disagree … Read more

For the first time, Japan will host the G20 Summit. The G20 Summit is a yearly economic meeting for some of the world’s biggest countries. G20 stands for Group of 20. It is made up … Read more

Crowds of people gasped. Flames rose from the roof of the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Firefighters worked to stop the fire. By late evening, they contained the fire. However, the fire badly damaged the … Read more

In the creeks and streams of Northwest Montana, you might notice small dams. They are made from materials like willow branches, mud, and grass. They look like beaver dams. They are actually made by people. … Read more

UPDATE: Lori Lightfoot has become the first African American woman to be mayor of Chicago. She won with almost three out of every four votes. On Tuesday, April 2, voters in Chicago will elect a new … Read more

You may have heard a new word in the news lately. That word is Brexit. It is a combination of the words Britain and Exit. When people say “Britain” they are referring to the United … Read more

If you tried to visit a national park this month, you were probably disappointed. Many national parks were closed. Why? The United States government shut down between December 22, 2018 and January 25, 2019. The … Read more

The 116th Congress will convene on January 3rd, 2019. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives will swear new leaders in. In the Senate, the President of the Senate, Vice President Mike Pence, will … Read more