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Planet on the Move

Scientists prepare for a rare event that won't happen again until 2117.

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Rain Forest Surprise Scientists discover an ancient Mayan astronomy workshop
Father of the 'Wild Things' Legendary author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, 83, dies
Treasured Tale Weekly Reader gets on board with a new movie.
Tragedy on the Mississippi The steamship Sultana’s sinking in 1865 has been the greatest tragedy in America’s waters.
Bad Brother
The Avengers star Tom Hiddleston chats with our student reporter.
When They Were Kids
U.S. Senators and Representatives discuss how their childhoods prepared them for public service.
The Plastic Predicament
How do we get rid of so much plastic trash?
C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S!
North Carolina teens win the National School Scrabble Championship.
Chimp Champs
WR News hangs out with two wildlife filmmakers.
Santorum Bows Out
Rick Santorum has decided to end his campaign for the Republican nomination for president.
OrangAid
Psychologist Anne Russon travels to Asia to study and help protect one of our closest relatives.
Titanic Year
The world remembers the sinking of a famous ship.
A Weighty Experiment
A gnome and a set of scales are traveling the globe to test a theory about gravity and weight.
Illinois Votes, Romney Wins
A big primary victory puts Romney closer to the Republican nomination.

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