Michael Phelps - Swimming Sensation - News for Kids
Michael Phelps and swimming are synonymous. He won seven gold medals at the 2007 world championships and broke five world records. It is understandable why this 21-year-old swimmer is splashing with joy. What is Michael's next goal? He is ... [... more]
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Science in Need of Brains - News for Kids
Professor Paul Francis from King's College London says there is a shortage of brains being donated to medical science. This shortage lengthens the time it will take to learn all there is to know about the hundred billion nerve cells in our ... [... more]
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King Tut Exhibit - News for Kids
King Tutankhamen ruled over egypt as a pharaoh about 3,000 years ago. Also known more commonly as King Tut, this ruler came into power at the ripe age of 9 years old. He quickly became the world's most powerful kid. Interestingly, King Tut was ... [... more]
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Illegal Immigrants Crowding Tulsa, OK - News for Kids
There is quite a debate going on in the U.S. these days. The topic of concern is illegal immigration. One of the areas feeling the affects of illegal immigration is Tulsa, OK. Dan Howard, a Tulsa, OK resident and radio personality of his own show ... [... more]
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Benazir Bhutto Dies - News for Kids
A woman who loved her country so much, she was willing to die for it, met death on December 27, 2007. Ben-a-zir Bhu-tto died Thursday afternoon because some people did not like her. They did not want her to win the upcoming election because if ... [... more]
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Times Person of the Year 2008 - News for Kids
Time Magazine has announced the Times' Person of the Year for the year 2008 recently. The honor goes to our President-elect Barack Obama. Barack Obama is the first African American president elected in the United States. Previously Barack Obama ... [... more]
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Leap Second 2008 - News for Kids
This July a notice was sent out by a group called the International Earth Rotation and Reference System Service (IERS) to announce the addition of a leap second. IERS is located in Paris, France and it is a group of astronomers, engineers and ... [... more]
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Minor League Baseball Team Fed Up - News for Kids
The South Georgia Peanuts are a minor league baseball team in Albany, GA. They play in the South Coast League. Their record as of this report on July 21, 2007, is 33 wins and 11 losses. Sounds like a pretty record so far, don't you think. They ... [... more]
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Presidential Debates - News for Kids
It is debate time for the 2008 presidential election. At least three 90-minute debates are scheduled for Republican candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Over 40 million people are expected to watch the debates on ... [... more]
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The easiest way to know that I am here for you is by signing up for the News for Kids newsletter. You'll be alerted to new articles and updates from the News for Kids news desk on a weekly basis. We will also get you caught up with the ongoing ... [... more]
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Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again - News for Kids
Recently, there has been a flurry of activity at Mt. Kilauea, which is one of the world's most active volcanoes. The volcano has been in constant eruption since 1983; however, lava flow threatened houses in the Royal Gardens subdivision in ... [... more]
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May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day - News for Kids
This special day, "Save the Date", is an annual event that brings worldwide attention to those colorful superheroes and non-living legends we have grown to love. Whether you are a comic book aficionado or a brand new fan, what could be better .. [... more]
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