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What does it take to become an engaged citizen? Opinions are divided along party lines. Michael Pope reports.
Are Colleges and High Schools Turning Out ‘Engaged Citizens?’
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From NPR News- Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia September 15, 2019Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of launching an "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply."
- UAW Votes To Strike September 15, 2019The United Auto Workers voted Sunday to strike after not agreeing with General Motors on wages, heath care and profit sharing. The strike may bring the automaker's U.S. production to a halt.
- UAW Votes For Nationwide Strike To Begin Before Midnight Sunday September 15, 2019The move comes after failing to agree to a new contract with General Motors over wages, health care and profit-sharing. Nearly 50,000 workers will be affected when production halts.
- 'We Don't Want To Die': Women In Turkey Decry Rise In Violence And Killings September 15, 2019"Domestic violence never happens because there's a problem with the woman. The men are killing. They are the problem," says a rights activist in Istanbul.
- Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities September 15, 2019Drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities have caused uncertainty in world oil markets. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility, but the U.S. is blaming Iran.
- Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia September 15, 2019
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- Oil prices soar after attacks on Saudi facilities September 15, 2019Brent crude surged 19% as nervous traders speculated about the impact on global supplies.
- Brexit: UK will reject any delay offer, PM to tell Juncker September 15, 2019Boris Johnson is travelling to Luxembourg for his first talks with the European Commission president.
- Universities 'in dark' over student mental health needs September 15, 2019A former health minister wants universities to be bound by law to meet students' mental-health needs.
- Meningitis: 'I'm no longer Miss Independent' September 15, 2019A survey shows few understand the long-term effects of meningitis for people like Lesley.
- County lines: Drug dealers 'pretend to be uni students' September 16, 2019Gang members enrol in universities and masquerade as students "to have an alibi".
- Oil prices soar after attacks on Saudi facilities September 15, 2019
