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Teachers tell NPR that exploring previous precedents can help students make sense of what happened on Jan. 6. For example: when invading British troops attacked Washington and set fire to the U.S. Capitol in 1814.

8 ways teachers are talking about Jan. 6 in their classrooms

A year after a pro-Trump mob invaded the U.S. Capitol, teachers say they want students to grapple with the uncomfortable facts of the day.

A view of the ancient Citadel in the center of Erbil, in northern Iraq. Built 6,000 years ago, the Citadel may be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the world. It's currently undergoing a renovation that's expected to take 25 years.

After 6,000 Years, Time For A Renovation At Iraq's Citadel

The Citadel, at the heart of the Kurdish city of Erbil, has been inhabited for six millennia. Now, amid war and destruction, it's undergoing a much-needed restoration and upgrade of city services.

At Least 6 Dead, Including Gunman, In Aurora, Ill., Shooting

A gunman who entered the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Ill., on Friday afternoon, armed with a handgun, killed five civilians, officials said. Five police officers were also wounded.

We all struggle with healthy habits — including experts. They just have science-tested tips to get them back on track.

Start Fresh: 6 Tips For Emotional Well-Being In 2020

Joy can be cultivated. Hostility often masks depression. As one year ends and another begins, these six insights and tips from psychologists offer hope for a good new year.

A woman holds a sign saying "We Need Our Jobs" during a protest by workers in the cruise ship industry in Miami last month. Employers added fewer jobs as pandemic cases start to surge again across the country.

Unemployment Drops To 6.9%, But Pandemic Surge Clouds Recovery

U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate dipped to 6.9%. A winter spike in coronavirus infections threatens to further weaken job growth.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during practice at the team's training facility in May in Ohio. The NFL suspended Watson for six games on Monday for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct.

Deshaun Watson is suspended for 6 games over sexual misconduct

The NFL confirmed the Browns quarterback is being suspended for violating the league's personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas.

Jan. 6 editorials suggest Murdoch has tired of Trump

On Friday, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post published separate, searing editorials about former President Trump's failure to act during the siege of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

How A Used Bottle Becomes A New Bottle, In 6 GIFS

Recycling old bottles into new bottles is surprisingly complex. We visited a recycling plant and a bottle factory to see the whole process.

Darrell Brooks in court Wednesday. Brooks pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease this year but withdrew the plea before his trial began with no explanation.

A Wisconsin man is convicted of killing 6 with an SUV in a Christmas parade

Darrell Brooks drove his Ford Escape into the parade in Waukesha outside Milwaukee in November. The jury verdict ends a trial in which he defended himself erratically and sometimes confrontationally.

A cyclist rides on the sidewalk in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

6 Things You Need To Know About Cycling On The Sidewalk

People can be found riding bicycles on sidewalks around the country. But should sidewalks double as bike lanes?

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