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(Describer) In front of a blue background with a triangle and circle, title: Teen Kids News. A girl sits at a desk with monitors behind her.

Welcome to "Teen Kids News." I'm Livia. Let's begin with our top story for this week.

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When it comes to choosing the best college, don't forget to look at the bottom line. We got help from an expert.

(Describer) Alexandra:

Many of us already have some experience in running a business. I made money doing a lemonade stand. School gave us a list of items to sell and then win prizes for it. When I babysit my family friends. Caddying at a golf club. I shoveled snow with my neighbor and we made, like, $200. Walked dogs. I played baseball since I was five and I've accumulated a lot of equipment. I have been selling used equipment online. I made money on the side like that. Like all smart businesspeople, look at what your costs are and what profits you expect. If you're going to sell lemonade, consider the cost of lemons, paper cups, etcetera. Say you want to attend American Red Cross classes to hire yourself out as a babysitter. You must pay for classes. Laying out money to start a business is a form of investing. But to be a good businessperson, you must consider what kinds of profits will result from investing. That's called ROI-- return on investment. When it comes to choosing a college, you need to consider your ROI. To explain, Princeton Review's Rob Franek joins us once again. Hi, Rob. Good to be back. I'm sure few of us thought of college as an investment. College is absolutely a business investment. I explain to students, it is, one, a great academic investment that you make in that school. You'll be there four years doing a lot of coursework. Number two, it is a great financial investment for you and your family. We have to weigh those things-- academic investment and financial investment to get return on investment, that ROI. What should we look for? We want to look for the general cost of the school-- called "total cost of attendance." That's the big four-- tuition, room and board, fees, and books, to get a real idea as to what that sticker cost is. But we can't stop there. We have to think about the average discount rate, or scholarships, that students receive to bring that lofty sticker price down to something that's manageable for the average student and family. You mean financial aid. Can anybody get financial aid? Absolutely. There are two forms of financial aid. One is based on your family's financial need. The way those resources are unlocked is through one application, the big one-- it's called the FAFSA form... That will qualify you and your family to receive dollars based on financial need. The second kind of aid is based on academic merit. How well did you perform in high school, by rigor of your classes, and the types of classes you took. Number two, for most schools, how well did you perform on standardized tests-- the SAT and the ACT? Combine those two factors of high school GPA and rigor, plus SAT and ACT scores, can unlock massive dollars for students, based on that academic merit. Besides financial aid, what else figures into a college's ROI? Your career development resources. What are the things that each school on your list is giving by way of career development and services? So internships, cooperative experiences, things that you're doing outside the classroom, likely coupled with what you're doing inside to make you attractive to employers or graduate schools after you graduate. How important are alumni networks? Incredibly important. These are things I listen for. And I visit more college campuses than I am convinced anyone on the planet. I listen for these things. There's 15 or 20 minutes that I'm on campus, talking about career development resources, specifically, alumni connection to a school. How are those folks that have gone five or twenty-five years before you giving back to current college students, by way of jobs, internships, cooperative experiences-- all the things they might have as professionals-- how are they giving back to current students? What advice do you have about our majors? Number one--if you're majoring in a particular area, you should never take on more student debt than you could typically expect to earn for one year starting salary. For example, for a high school teacher, the average starting salary is $40,000. Never take on more student-loan debt that would exceed that $40,000 starting salary. Good point. Thanks, Rob. Good to be here. So as long as you don't borrow more than your career starting salary, a college degree is a good investment. Studies show that most college grads make double what high school graduates make. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Alexandra. In Flag Facts, the state that gave us two of our most important national treasures.

(Describer) Livia:

There's a history lesson in a state flag. You need to know what to look for.

(Describer) Different flags flash by, with various colors and seals. A couple dozen are shown together, then appear in the word 'flag'. Title: Flag Facts. It’s on a flag.

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(male reporter) In 1681, the king of England gave land in the New World to Englishman William Penn. Since the area was rich in forests, it was named Pennsylvania, which is Latin for "Penn's woods."

(Describer) Randy Howe:

Pennsylvania is a wonderful agricultural state-- 30% of it is agricultural land. That's represented on the state seal, which is featured on the flag. There are corn stalks, sheaves of wheat, plows, and above all this is a ship. That's meant to represent the importance of Philadelphia as a port city.

(reporter) The flag's blue background represents loyalty and justice. It's the same blue as the American flag, which originated in Pennsylvania.

(Randy) June 14th is Flag Day in the United States, because in 1777, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and that's when they accepted the first ever American flag.

(reporter) The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were also written in Pennsylvania.

(Describer) Harry:

Despite these contributions to our federal system, Pennsylvanians did not want any government to have unlimited powers over their state. So emblazoned across their flag for all to see is the motto, "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence." Here's another influence Pennsylvania had on colonial America-- When William Penn drafted the state's first constitution, he included religious freedom for all. That provision became the model for one of our nation's most precious rights. With Flag Facts, I'm Harry.

(Describer) On the lawn in front of the White House, titles fall: White House Kidz – with a Z. A page is pulled from the book 'First Kids'.

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(female reporter) When Harry Truman's family moved into the White House in 1945, daughter Margaret was not happy.

(Describer) Noah McCullough:

The first thing Margaret Truman did was cry herself to sleep because the White House was in such bad condition.

(reporter) The great mansion was falling apart-- cracks in the walls and sagging floors. The first family had to relocate.

(Noah) The Trumans moved across the street to the Blair House while the White House was repaired--four years.

(reporter) Margaret went to college at nearby George Washington University while her dad was president. She tried to start a singing career. A newspaper critic, Paul Hume, wrote about her concert. It was a negative review on Margaret. Harry Truman was so mad that he wrote Paul a letter, saying that he would beat him up so bad that there would be severe medical treatments for Hume.

(reporter) Margaret did much better as a writer, turning out best-selling mysteries and a biography of her dad. With White House Kidz, I'm Lila.

(Describer) Livia:

It's time for an important message from the National Road Safety Foundation.

(Describer) A race driver gets his sunglasses, gloves and helmet.

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(Describer) In a house, a boy gets his phone, backpack and keys.

(Describer) They each get into a car, and put on their safety belts. The racer puts on the helmet.

I'm ready to go.

[engine squeals]

(Describer) He drives off in his race car. On the phone...

Dude, I'm running late. I'll be there as fast as I can.

(Describer) The boy ends the call, and backs his car out of a driveway.

(Describer) The racer speeds around a track, and the boy drives down a street.

(Describer) Title: Fact: Speeding is one of the leading causes of teen crashes.

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(Describer) The racer speeds by a checkered flag. The boy speeds by a stop sign.

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(Describer) The racer holds up a trophy and the boy is carried into an ambulance.(staticky bloopy sounds)

(Describer) Title: Fact: Speeding is one of the leading causes of teen crashes. A fan shakes the racer’s hand. A doctor talks to a crying mother.

(Describer) One of the race car’s headlights shines. An emergency room light is turned off over the boy. Title: Fact: Speeding is one of the leading causes of teen crashes.

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There's lots more ahead on "Teen Kids News." Don't go away. We'll be right back.

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(Describer) In an art gallery, animated paint splats on the screen, and different famous figures from paintings appear, like the Girl With the Pearl Earring, The Scream, a couple from Sunday in the Park, and a portrait of a man with a big red turban on his head. Title: Art Smart.

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(female reporter) Pablo Picasso is one of history's best-known artists. The Spanish painter helped pioneer the art movement called Surrealism.

(Describer) In paintings, forms are created with unusual surfaces and shapes.

Sometimes you have to look hard and deep to get the meaning of Picasso's work. His most famous painting is this one. Called "Guernica," it tells of the horror of Spain's bloody civil war.

(Describer) It includes profiles of animals and humans with their mouths open.

His art is confusing, try saying his full name. With Art Smart, I'm Sandra Margaret Nicole Lauren Alexandra Katie-- just kidding.

(Describer) A woman draws eyeliner on a girl as various pencils and lipsticks go by. Title: Teen Kids News Makeup Tips. Jackie:

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One of the basics of makeup is foundation, and it's not a new concept. In the days of England's King Charles II, it was fashionable to have a pale complexion. Courtiers applied a foundation of thick white face paint. Yuck. Fortunately, fashion and foundation have come a long way since the 1600s. Makeup expert Jeanna Doyle has this advice on applying foundation.

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My number one tip for foundation is use less than you think. Katie has really great skin. I just put on a little where she needed support and blended it out to the areas where she didn't. Have a strong makeup look, not a strong made-up look. And it will last. Foundation is a great way to give an even look to your skin. But as Jeanna says, don't overdo it. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Jackie.

(Describer) Blocks with letters tumble.

(male reporter) It's time to play Word. Pick out what's true from the false definitions. Start with this word.

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...as in, "The candidate received bipartisan support because she was the only one running." Yay! How about this adjective?

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I thought my classmate might cheat, so I covered my paper as a preemptive measure. Filthy, rotten stinker! And how about porous?

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Get plenty of calcium, or your bones will be thin and porous. To review... And that's Word for this week.

(female reporter) Beneath this stately dome, many of England's most historic ceremonies have taken place. Coming up, we'll visit St. Paul's Cathedral.

(Describer) Livia:

One of the greatest disasters in English history gave the world one of its greatest places of worship. Nicole explains in this UK OK report.

(Describer) Against the background of the Union Jack flag, different scenes are shown in the letters of the title slowly moving from right to left. Beside the Teen Kids News logo, in white, title: UK OK. In a painting, a city is on fire.

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(Nicole) Back in 1666, fire swept through London. Because so many of the crowded buildings were made of wood, the fire raged out of control for four days, destroying two-thirds of the city. Seven out of eight Londoners were left homeless. Almost 90 churches were destroyed, including the giant St. Paul's Cathedral.

(Describer) ...shown burning in an illustration.

King Charles II commissioned Christopher Wren to help oversee the rebuilding of the city.

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Wren's masterpiece would be a new St. Paul's. Begun in 1675, it took 36 years to complete. Its iconic dome is one of the world's largest and was modeled after the dome of St. Peter's at the Vatican. For more than 200 years, St. Paul's reigned as the city's tallest building. During World War II, London was often bombed by the Germans. Amazingly, St. Paul's survived.

(Describer) Beneath the peaked roof are four pairs of columns.

Over the centuries, the cathedral played a central role in many of England's most important state events, including the funerals of the great naval hero Admiral Nelson and Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

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(Describer) Two levels of columns on the cathedral are shown in footage of Churchill’s funeral, where the coffin is carried inside.

(Describer) Hundreds of mourners in pews watch the procession.

But not all occasions were so solemn.

(Describer) Outside...

This is where Lady Diana Spencer got married and became Princess Diana.

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(Describer) In tv footage, little girls adjust the long train of her dress as she goes up steps, then stands in the wedding.

I, Charles Philip Arthur George...

(man) ...take thee, Diana Frances... Take thee, Diana Frances, ...to my wedded wife... ...to my wedded wife...

(Describer) After the ceremony, the couple walks out of the cathedral with Diana smiling.

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(Nicole) This impressive building still echoes with the pomp and glory that were the British Empire.

(Describer) They ride in a carriage.

At the top of the dome, gaze out on modern London. The view is spectacular. Reporting for "Teen Kids News," I'm Nicole.

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(Describer) A statue depicts a man holding a book in one hand and a sword in the other.

(Describer) Titles: Coming up, Chicago Auto Show. A car has big skis on the front and tracks like a tank in the back. It runs over snow. Spinning with the triangle and circle, title: Teen Kids News.

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(male reporter) This report is brought to you by NADA Guides.

(Describer) Nik Miles:

Welcome to the Chicago International Auto Show. New cars, trucks, and SUVs here. This is an awesome show. You come inside and spend time with the cars, trucks, and SUVs of the future. Drive simulators, take vehicles on racetracks to see how fast they go, or drive vehicles around the track to experience what they would be like off-road. Check out this from 1968. It's a Subaru 360 for $1300. A little bit ugly, but 50 years later, here we are with brand-new Subarus, celebrating their 50th anniversary. These are their special editions. They are the Blue Heritage color, they have badging on the outside. They're making 1050 of each. On the inside, they look just as good, with badging on seats and carpets. Toyota rolling out a full line of TRDs for their trucks and SUV vehicles. Forty percent of people order these vehicles with a TRD package, meaning Toyota Racing Division. That is an air intake, not a snorkel, for desert off-roading. These vehicles have FOX shocks, a skid plate underneath with a red "TRD," and they'll be in dealerships in a couple months. Lincoln, showing off luxury in their brand-new Nautilus. This is a 2019 crossover with wireless charging, semi-autonomous lane changing and lane centering, and it'll have available comfort seats with 22-way adjustments, and a turbo charger in both engines offered. According to NADAGuides.com, fifty percent more people are checking out hybrid vehicles. Hyundai unveiling a race car and a hybrid here. The new Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid gets LED headlights that turn as your vehicle turns, standard cross-traffic alert and blind-spot protection. If you love Waze, this will have real HD traffic update information. Also, if you're looking to get to work fast, Alfa Romeo showing off the QV version of the Stelvio. I love that this goes 177 miles an hour and an almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution. If CUVs are in your future, this might be in your driveway soon-- a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. It has their new dynamic shield upfront, really increased materials on the inside-- a touchpad and heads-up display along with a nice big sunroof as well. Chicago's been pretty snowy this week. If you need a vehicle for snow, Nissan showing off their Snow Patrol. If you're looking for something sporty for snow, check this out-- the Nissan 370 Zki--Z-K-I. It has skis on the front and tracks on back. So snow is no problem for this vehicle. Some very cool vehicles to see at the Chicago International Auto Show. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Nik Miles.

(Describer) Livia:

That wraps up our show, but we'll be back with more "Teen Kids News" next week. See you then.

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