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A Conversation With Quvenzhané Wallis—Video

Jeremy Hsiao

August 8th, 2015

Our Kid Reporter asks the young star of a new animated movie, The Prophet, about acting, books, and more.

Our Kid Reporter in North Carolina talks with a best-selling author.

Mystery at the Biltmore Estate

Jordan Mundy

July 31st, 2015

Our Kid Reporter in North Carolina talks with best-selling author Robert Beatty.

Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton with Katy Perry at the Starkey awards gala. Photo by Greg Jansen.

“So the World May Hear”

Ryan Stoltz

July 30th, 2015

Our Kid Reporter asks celebrities at a star-studded event why they are passionate about helping others.

German children stand atop a ruined building in the western section of Berlin in 1948, cheering as a U.S. cargo plane arrives with food, fuel, and other supplies. Many children also got candy.

“The Candy Bomber”

Ryan Stoltz

July 15th, 2015

How a U.S. pilot brought hope to German children after World War II

In a flurry of confetti, Abby Wambach (center) and her teammates celebrate the U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer championship at City Hall in New York City.

A Historic Parade

Juliana Yu

July 13th, 2015

New York City honors the World Cup winners.

Kid Reporter Abigail Wilson-Kageni with Sam Davis and his mother, Roslyn

Bon Appétit

A. Wilson-Kageni

July 10th, 2015

Our Kid Reporter see some familiar faces at the White House Kids’ “State Dinner.”

Between 1892 and 1954, millions of immigrants to the United States passed through Ellis Island on their way to a new life.

A Visit to Ellis Island

Joshua Yi

July 10th, 2015

An immigration museum traces America’s past.

Chris Christie Announces His Presidential Run

Alexis Williams

July 6th, 2015

New Jersey’s Republican Governor promises to “restore the American dream.”

Showdown on Mauna Kea

Julian Ibarra

July 2nd, 2015

Should a telescope be built on the Mauna Kea mountainside in Hawaii?

Protecting Tarsiers

Georgia Limcaoco

June 29th, 2015

Our Kid Reporter visits a conservation area for tarsiers in the Philippines.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush waves to a crowd on June 15 at Miami Dade College, where he announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Bush Announces a Presidential Run

Bobby Sena

June 19th, 2015

“We will take command of our future,” Jeb Bush tells a Miami crowd.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waves to supporters on June 13 at a park on Roosevelt Island in New York City.

Clinton Campaign Kick-Off

Adedayo Perkovich

June 19th, 2015

The former Secretary of State vows to fight for all Americans.

Jurassic World Roars Into Theaters

Jeremy Hsiao

June 12th, 2015

Our Kid Reporter reviews the much-anticipated sequel to Jurassic Park.

Summer With a Twist

Julian Targete

June 11th, 2015

Author Citra Tenore talks about self-publishing a book for middle schoolers.

Author Citra Tenore—Video

Julian Targete

June 10th, 2015

What is the writing process like for a middle-school author?

Healthy Eating at the White House

A. Wilson-Kageni

June 8th, 2015

First Lady Michelle Obama helps kids make healthy meals.

Children from the National Dance Institute in New York City perform a Chinese dance. Their performance was part of a cultural exchange program involving children from the United States and China.

The Power of Dance

Madison Medina

June 5th, 2015

Our Kid Reporter meets students who dance their hearts out every week.

A Visit to Ellis Island, Part I — Video

Joshua Yi

June 3rd, 2015

A historian offers his insights into immigration in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

A Visit to Ellis Island, Part II — Video

Joshua Yi

June 3rd, 2015

How the island is recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy

Seventh Graders Serve Others

Jordan Mundy

June 1st, 2015

Students make a big difference by helping people in their community.

Arches National Park, which is located above the Colorado River in southern Utah, has more than 2,000 red sandstone arches.

Find Your Park

Adedayo Perkovich

May 29th, 2015

National Parks are “America’s storyteller,” says Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.

Inside Our National Parks, Part I—Video

Adedayo Perkovich

May 29th, 2015

Adedayo Perkovich talks with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.

Inside Our National Parks, Part II—Video

Adedayo Perkovich

May 28th, 2015

Adedayo Perkovich talks with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.

Big News! Emma Is On the Air!

Alexis Williams

May 27th, 2015

TV news reporter Ida Siegal discusses a memorable character.

Miss Business

A. Wilson-Kageni

May 26th, 2015

A young entrepreneur shares her secrets to success.

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