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Economics Spotlight
National Budget Deficit to Increase
The White House announces that deficit will rise to $1.4 trillion.
Psychology/Sociology
Meeting Face to Facebook: Social Networking
Social networks may increase levels of socialization.
Civics/Government
Guantanamo Detainees Reach Supreme Court
A group of Chinese Muslims hope federal court will allow their release.
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE November 2009
The Fall of the Berlin Wall—Twenty Years Later
Twenty years have passed since Eastern Europe’s revolution brought down the Berlin Wall.
World History Spotlight
Last Heir to Ottoman Empire Dies at Age 97
Ertugrul Osman, the last heir to the last sultan of the Ottoman Empire, has died.
American History Spotlight
H1N1 Flu Creates Growing Concerns
Swine flu vaccine runs short of expected cases
Issues in World Geography
Recently Updated
Afghanistan: Afghani president Hamid Karzai winner of election after main rival concedes.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro becomes the first South American city to host the Olympic Games.
Greece: The world’s oldest submerged town has more secrets to reveal.
African American History
Charitable Gift Boosts New African American Museum
Gates Foundation grants $10 million to NMAAHC
