Election Day Countdown

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An historic presidential election is almost over. By Wednesday, we should know who the next U.S. President will be. What is your message for the new President? What problem do you think he should tackle first?

(Left: Nevada Kid Reporter Kyle Nowak interviews Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Las Vegas, January 18, 2008. Photo courtesy Kyle Nowak
Right: Florida Kid Reporter Shelby Fallin interviews Republican presidential candidate John McCain in Clearwater, January 28, 2008. Photo courtesy Shelby Fallin)

Bigfoot a Big Lie

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Do you believe creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster exist? Or are they just hoaxes like the Georgia Bigfoot? Have you head of other mythical creature sightings in your community? What were they?

(Photo: Scholastic Kid Reporter Maya Kandell at a press conference to announce the "discovery" of Bigfoot at the Cabaña Hotel in Palo Alto, California, August 15, 2008. The creature next to Maya is not the real Bigfoot. Image courtesy Maya Kandell.)

Negative Campaigning Heats Up

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Have you seen negative campaign ads on TV this election season? What was your reaction? Do you think negative ads are effective?

Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain at a campaign rally in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, October 21, 2008. (Image: AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama, at a rally in Orlando, Florida, Monday, October 20, 2008. (Image: AP Photo/John Raoux)

How is the troubled economy affecting you?

How has the current economic crisis affected you and your family? Can you tell if things are getting better yet? Tell us here.

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Breaking Down Barriers

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Freedom of the Press is the right to publish without government interference or fear of punishment. It is a right applied to all types of printed material, such as books, newspapers, and pamphlets, and to electronic media, including television, radio, and the Internet. Some countries have strong limits to freedom of the press, some do not.

Do you think freedom of the press is important? Why or why not?

(Scholastic Kid Reporter Sammi Cannold interviews IWMF Lifetime Achievement award winner Associated Press correspondent Edith Lederer in New York City, Tuesday, October 21, 2008.)

World Series on Deck

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What team do you want to win the World Series? Will you be watching the games? What player do you think will have the biggest impact on his team?

Top: Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura of Japan (R) jumps for joy after making the final out in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 19. At left is shortstop Jason Bartlett. (Photo: ©Kyodo via AP Images)

Bottom: Philadelphia Phillies' closer Brad Lidge (R) celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz, third baseman Pedro Feliz (7) and first baseman Ryan Howard (L) after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Los Angeles, October 15, 2008. (Photo: ©Mike Blake/Reuters)

Early Voting Begins

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Do you think early voting is a good idea? Should everyone vote at the same time on Election Day? Why or why not? What are your ideas to change how people vote?

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Wildfires Return to California

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Do you know what to do in case of a fire emergency? Does your family have a fire evacuation plan? How about your school? What ideas do you have about dealing with a fire emergency?

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Final Debate Spirited

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How important have the debates been for you in deciding who you think would make a better President? Have the debates changed your opinions about John McCain or Barack Obama? How? Why?

Crisis Goes Global

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The government has stepped in to help failing financial institutions by loaning them money and passing a $700 billion bailout bill. But the economy is still in trouble, not just in America but around the world. What should the American government do to get the economy back on track? If you were President, how would you handle the problems in the economy?

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded

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Martti Ahtisaari has spent his life in public service helping to resolve conflicts all over the world. He works with world leaders and nations, but there are all types of conflicts. Have you ever had to help make peace between two people? How did you do it? What advice do you have for kids who find themselves in a conflict?

Photo: ©Christian Lutz/AP

Holiday's Hottest Toys

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What kinds of toys do you like to play with? What toys are on your must-have list this holiday season?

Photos courtesy Toy Wishes

Second Presidential Debate

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Who do you think won the second presidential debate? Why?

(Democrat Barck Obama (L) and Republican John McCain greet each other prior to their second presidential debate at Belmont University's Curb Event Center on October 7, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee. AFP PHOTO PAUL J. RICHARDS) 

Ready for a Rematch?

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Do you think the more aggressive and negative turn in the campaigns will help or hurt the presidential candidates? Explain your opinion.

(Left: Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama campaigns in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 2, 2008. Photo: ©Chris Fitzgerald/CandidatePhotos.com.

Right: Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain speaks at a town hall meeting at a hotel in Denver, Colorado, October 2, 2008. Photo: ©AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN/NewsCom)

Desk Smart!

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Do you think high-tech desks will make you and your classmates more eager to learn? Why or why not? What are some ways these high-tech desks could improve your classroom?

Students in the United Kingdom test out new interactive desks. (Photo courtesy Elizabeth Burd)

Fast and Feisty

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Who do you think won the vice-presidential debate? Why?

Do you think the vice-presidential candidates will have a significant effect on the outcome of the presidential election?  Why or why not?

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden, left, and Republican vice-presidential candidate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin shake hands following their debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, Thursday, October 2, 2008. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Baseball Playoffs Begin

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What team are you rooting for in the playoffs? Why? What team do you think has the best chance to win the World Series?

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