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Democratic members of Congress arrive for an “unannounced inspection” of a New Jersey detention facility as protesters rally against the separation policy being enforced by the Trump administration. The zero tolerance policy is breaking up migrant families at the border, leaving children separated from their parents and family. In a statement, First Lady Melania Trump’s office says she “hates to see children separated from their families.”

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Date : 06/25/2018

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As a result of an anti-pollution push beginning January 1, 2018, China is not longer accepting America’s recycling. As a result, much of U.S. recycled materials are being diverted to landfills.

China Stops Accepting Majority of U.S. Recyclables
Date : 06/25/2018

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As a result of the tariffs on American steel and aluminum, Harley-Davidson announces is will move some production jobs overseas to avoid a retaliation tariff put into place by the European Union, the company's second largest market.

Harley-Davidson to Move Some Production Overseas to Offset Tariffs
Date : 06/25/2018

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Ryan Huizdos is visually impaired, but that hasn't stopped him from playing baseball. Using a yellow ball instead of a white one makes all the difference for Ryan, but when officials at a tournament told his team they had to use the standard white ball, Ryan decides to take his case to the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of visually-impaired kids across the country. This video is part of an NBC News series "Inspiring America."

Visually Impaired Boy Fights to Change Baseball Regulations
Date : 06/24/2018

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Following weeks of turmoil at the U.S., Mexico border where children were being separated from their parents, President Donald Trump says undocumented immigrants should be denied the right to due process, a civil liberty guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

President Trump Calls for Deporting Migrants "Immediately" Without a Trial
Date : 06/24/2018

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The group "Vote 16 USA" advocates for lowering the voting age, with teenagers in Washington, D.C., lobbying for the chance to vote in the 2020 presidential election.

Teens Push for Right to Vote at Age 16
Date : 06/24/2018

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In a historic change, Saudi Arabia’s ban on women drivers has come to an end, meaning women in the country no longer need to rely on drivers or male relatives for transportation.

Driving Ban for Women in Saudi Arabia Ends
Date : 06/22/2018

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Women in Saudi Arabia prepare to get behind the wheel, as the country’s ban on women driving ends on June 24, 2018. The change was made by a Royal Decree from King Salman, and an effort by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Drivers
Date : 06/21/2018

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As another installment of the Jurassic Park franchise hits theaters, Lester Holt speaks to Dennis Muren about the special effects that bring the dinosaurs to life. Jurassic Park is produced by Universal Pictures, part of the NBC Universal family.

The Technology that Brings Jurassic Park's Dinosaurs Come to Life
Date : 06/21/2018

Clip Length : 00:01:43

In South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., the Supreme Court rules that online retailers can be required to collect state sales tax. The ruling is expected to affect medium-sized online business hardest.

Supreme Court Rules States Can Collect Online Sales Tax
Date : 06/21/2018

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First Lady Melania Trump travels to a shelter for migrant children in McAllen, Texas, saying she wants to help “children reunite with their families as quickly as possible." The shelter houses 55 kids, six of which have been separated from their parents.

Melania Trump Makes Unannounced Visit to Texas Border Amid Crisis Over Separated Families

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Date : 04/27/2017

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Sydney Keys loves reading, but he felt his books were missing something important, books with characters that looked like him. So, he took action and formed his own book club for boys.

Books N' Bros Is a New Kind of Book Club
Date : 1944

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With World War II looming, the first African-American pilots are admitted into the U.S. Armed Forces. Fighter pilots Robert Friend and William Holloman fly their North American P-51 Mustangs as they bravely escort bomber planes across enemy lines while still facing social injustice in the military and at home. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.

Chronicles of Courage: Tuskegee Airmen
Date : 1942

Clip Length : 00:02:16

NBC's Matt Lauer visits the famous Anne Frank House Museum, Amsterdam's number one tourist destination, and discusses the history and relics of the place where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis for more than two years.

A Tour of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
Date : 09/17/2012

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Jeff Kinney, author and illustrator of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, discusses his writing process and how he creates characters. This video is part of the NBC Learn original series "Writers Speak to Kids."

Writers Speak to Kids: Jeff Kinney
Date : 02/09/2011

Clip Length : 00:06:15

This NBC Learn video, one in a 6-part "Cheeseburger Chemistry" series, uses the cooking of hamburgers to explain the structure of myoglobin, its role in making red meat red, the effects of heat on myoglobin's structure and meat's color, and the Maillard -- or browning -- reaction.

The Chemistry of Burgers
Date : 07/04/1987

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Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank and her family during WWII, discusses befriending and caring for the young refugee.

Family that Hid Anne Frank Recounts Their Experiences
Date : 04/10/2017

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Helen Keller was born both blind and deaf, but she was able to read lips and communicate with her hands. Stephen Hawking, who suffers from ALS, is able to communicate through his computer because of the strides made in assistive communications technology. This story is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Pearson.

Assistive Communications Technology
Date : 06/26/2011

Clip Length : 00:02:33

New York City's gay pride parade was especially jubilant after the passage of a same-sex marriage law. Experts say the new law will be good for tourism.

Pride and Economic Boost Comes to New York City
Date : 10/24/2015

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At the age of 81, Mo Englander is still playing softball and throwing strikes thanks to his son Matt who created a team just for him.

Son Creates Softball Team for 81-Year-Old Father

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Date : 06/06/1944

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces begin the D-Day invasion of Normandy to liberate Europe from the Nazis. Fighter pilot Archie Maltbie provides cover for Allied troops in his Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a tough American plane known for its innovative turbo supercharger. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.

Chronicles of Courage: P-47 and the Turbo Supercharger
Date : 03/31/2017

Clip Length : 00:04:42

Upon entering Jurassic Park™ at Universal Orlando Resort™, guests are taken out of their daily environment and into a Costa Rican jungle. Thanks to the work of architects and landscape artists, the prehistoric theme is brought to life with detailed Jurassic Period plant species, including the ginkgo biloba tree. "Science of Universal Orlando Resort™" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Universal Orlando Youth Programs.

Science of Universal Orlando Resort™: Jurassic Park™
Date : 09/24/2015

Clip Length : 00:05:59

The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in order to prepare people for their potential devastation. "When Nature Strikes" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation and The Weather Channel. For a classroom activity related to this video, please click the Links section below.

When Nature Strikes: Tsunamis
Date : 01/14/2016

Clip Length : 00:06:02

Today's microchips and computers are much smaller than computers of the past, and yet significantly more powerful. Their increased processing power and decreased size is possible thanks to nanotechnology. "Nanotechnology: Super Small Science" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Nanotechnology: Nanoelectronics
Date : 02/04/2013

Clip Length : 00:05:54

At Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to artificial intelligence is what makes these cars such a success. “Science of Innovation” is produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Science of Innovation: Self-Driving Cars
Date : 06/05/2015

Clip Length : 00:05:04

Dr. Carlos Aizenman, a neuroscientist at Brown University, is studying the brains of tadpoles between two days and three weeks old to understand how neural circuits develop and absorb information from the surrounding environment. "Mysteries of the Brain" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Mysteries of the Brain: Building a Brain
Date : 05/22/2013

Clip Length : 00:05:47

In order to measure the speed of a putting green, golf course superintendents use a device called the Stimpmeter. Adopted by the USGA in 1978, the Stimpmeter calculates green speed by relying on the principals of kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration. "Science of Golf" is produced in partnership with the United States Golf Association and Chevron.

Science of Golf: Kinematics

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