CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 8, 2008

1. According to the report: What is the status of Hurricane Ike? What damage has Ike caused so far? What is the projected path for this hurricane?

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2. What actions have President George W. Bush and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal taken in response to Hurricane Ike? Have you ever faced a mandatory evacuation because of a natural disaster or storm? If so, describe your experience.

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3. According to the program, what is the status of Tropical Storm Hanna?

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4. Why do you think that some people like to surf after a major storm? Do you think that this practice should be allowed? Why or why not?

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5. On what continent is the country of Egypt located? According to the program: What damage did a recent rockslide cause in a shantytown east of Cairo? What rescue efforts are under way there? Why are the homes there particularly vulnerable to the impact of the rockslide?

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6. What thoughts go through your mind when you hear about tragedies like this rockslide?

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7. What is telemedicine? What telemedicine project is featured in the segment? According to the report, what are some of the ways that patients and doctors in Iraq are benefiting from telemedicine?

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8. Can you think of other applications for telemedicine? If so, what are they?

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9. What political or cultural challenges, if any, do you think might be associated with an international telemedicine project?

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10. What is a pun? What are some examples of puns that have been used on CNN Student News? Can you come up with your own pun that is related to a news story?

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