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Posted: 9:02 AM Mar 15, 2010
History Channel Offering Series to School
The History channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its new 12-hour series on American history to every school in the country that wants one.
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The History channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its new 12-hour series on American history to every school in the country that wants one.
The 12-part series premieres April 25. The network will mail posters, a teacher's guide and family viewing guide to 35,000 high schools and middle schools before that.
The series and educational outreach is the most expensive project in the network's history, although its executives won't reveal how much is being spent. Network chief Nancy Dubuc (du BEWK') says it's the broadest look at United States history on television since Alistair Cooke's series aired on PBS in the 1970s.
The series tries to recreate many of the events it is talking about, through actors and CGI animation. They've shot scenes on three continents involving 1,641 actors, extras and stuntmen.
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Imam Fears Moving NYC Mosque Could Inflame Tension
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Last Updated: 4:27 AM 09/09/10 - The imam behind a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero says moving it could cause a violent backlash from Muslim extremists and endanger national security. (Full Story) |
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Toll of Colorado Wildfire Grows; At Least 135 Homes Destroyed
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Last Updated: 4:22 AM 09/09/10 - Four people are missing in Colorado, where a wildfire burning in the foothills near Boulder is only 10 percent contained. Authorities say it's destroyed at least 135 homes, making the blaze the most destructive in state history. (Full Story) |
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US Embassies Brace for Quran Burning Demos
Last Updated: 9:40 PM 09/08/10 - The State Department has ordered U.S. embassies around the world to assess their security ahead of a Florida church group's planned weekend burning of the Muslim holy book. (Full Story) |
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Army Opens High-Speed Test Track for War Vehicles
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Last Updated: 9:29 PM 09/08/10 - The Army has a new test track in Maryland to study war-fighting vehicles operating at high speeds. (Full Story) |
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NY Town Votes to Stop Google Earth Pool Searches
Last Updated: 9:25 PM 09/08/10 - Big Brother's not watching anymore. At least not the pool. (Full Story) |
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US Military Plans Large-Scale Exercises Near Guam
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Last Updated: 9:22 PM 09/08/10 - The U.S. military plans to hold a large-scale military exercise near Guam this month. (Full Story) |
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SC Town: No Action on Banning Illegal Immigrants
Last Updated: 9:19 PM 09/08/10 - Council members in Summerville, a quiet town of about 45,000, have decided to take no action on a proposal to ban illegal immigrants from residing in their community. (Full Story) |
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Court Won't Order California to Defend Prop 8
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Last Updated: 9:16 PM 09/08/10 - California's highest court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. (Full Story) |
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Rig slams into building as tornadoes hit Dallas
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Last Updated: 7:46 PM 09/08/10 - A series of weak tornadoes spawned by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine are menacing the Dallas area, injuring at least one person. (Full Story) |
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4 People Missing in Colorado Wildfire
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Last Updated: 7:41 PM 09/08/10 - Four residents of an area burned by a wildfire near Boulder remain missing. (Full Story) |
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