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Check here for information regarding current events, news and issues. These authoritative links will help you find the best information in the least amount of time. Topics are updated often, so bookmark this page.

Note: Although we have tried to provide sites that are current, the Internet is a constantly evolving resource. Therefore, there are no guarantees for the types of materials accessible via these sites.

Can't find your topic? Use these databases for one-stop-shopping to find everything you need for reports on frequently assigned topics as well as hot stories in the news.
  • CQ Researcherext link – CQ has already done the research and created balanced reports showing both sides of controversial issues from animal rights and factory farms to Iraq and foreign policy. CQ includes bibliographies for further research, and a citation generator for your bibliography or end notes.

  • Newsbank Special Reportsext link – Features topics in the news from the environment to the arts. Just click on a subject to see recent articles from the news. Newsbank has already done the searching for you.

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Search up to 35 of our most popular databases at one time. Super Searchext link up to 35 of our most popular databases at one time.
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