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(Describer) In computer animation, different news scenes in rectangles move fast around a turning globe.

(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.

You're watching "Teen Kids News." I'm Veronique. Here's this week's top story.

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(Describer) The Teen Kids News logo is on curved screens that form a turning cylinder. Passing around it, title: Top Story.

After five years of fighting, the Allies took the biggest gamble of World War II: the invasion of France. As Ryan reports, it was a battle that led to the end of the war.

(Ryan) The western coast of France looks so peaceful. It's hard to imagine this area was the focus of one of the fiercest battles in history.

(Describer) In black-and-white footage, many soldiers gather on ships.

June 6, 1944, the supreme commander of the Allied Forces, General Dwight Eisenhower, gave the green light to start the invasion known as D-Day.

(Dwight Eisenhower) Soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force, you are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.

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(Describer) Huge guns fire from the ships, planes drop parachutes, soldiers wait behind walls while others run across land. Bombs are dropped.

(Ryan) Called Operation Overlord, it was the largest amphibious landing in history. Thousands of ships, thousands of planes, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers fought for a small toehold along the coast of Normandy. The main part of the plan was a five-pronged attack. The British landed at two locations, code-named Gold and Sword. The Canadians came ashore at Juno, and the Americans hit the beaches called Omaha and Utah.

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(Describer) Soldiers wade from carriers to the beaches. Carrying rifles, they climb hills with rocky terrain.

(Ryan) Hitler promised it was impossible for the Allies to invade. He had ordered a coastal line of defense from Norway to Spain that he boasted would be impregnable. Called the Atlantic Wall, it was a network of fortifications that ran for hundreds of miles. If you visit Normandy today, you can see many of the Nazi gun emplacements. Massive concrete bunkers and pillboxes sheltered the German gunners as they fired on the arriving ships and soldiers.

(Describer) A bunker is shown in present-day.

Some of the bunkers were dug into hillsides. They had rooms where the Germans would sleep when not on lookout, This bunker has a space between the huge concrete slabs. It afforded unobstructed and deadly fields of fire on the beach below. Most bunkers are pockmarked by shell fragments from Allied guns and bombs. In the days following the landing, the Allies needed to move vast amounts of equipment and men from the ships to the shore.

(Describer) The beaches are viewed from above.

So they created artificial harbors. Giant blocks of concrete were sunk off the coast. Long metal sections were assembled in England and then towed across the Channel. Quickly fitted together, they created roadways strong enough for heavy vehicles to lumber across.

(Describer) Trucks cross a long bridge.

Pieces of the old temporary harbor still peek above the waves and can be seen from shore. On D-Day, the heaviest fighting took place at Omaha Beach. More than 2400 US military were killed or wounded.

(Describer) Hundreds of white crosses stand in a green field.

Many of them are buried here at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The beautifully kept lawns create a green carpet beneath a forest of more than 9000 white crosses, as well as stars of David. Those awarded the Medal of Honor received specially designated headstones. The land is a gift from France and it's managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, an agency of the U.S. Government. Besides the cemetery, there's also a visitors' center. It's been said that the success of Operation Overlord owed much to the competence, courage, and sacrifice of the U.S. military. Those three themes-- competence, courage, and sacrifice-- are brought to life through the many exhibits and videos. In the words of former president Ronald Reagan that freedom must be fought for. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Ryan. We've got lots more on "Teen Kids News," Don't go away, we'll be right back.

(Describer) Veronique:

Worrying seems to be a part of life. While we at "Teen Kids News" don't have magic spells to make your worries disappear, we can give you tips on making worrying less worrisome, Amelia reports. So what do you worry about? That's a broad question. I'll say that I worry mostly about my future, because it's so uncertain; anything can happen at any time. I try to get where I want to be, but something could knock me off track-- I worry about that happening. I worry about doing poorly in whatever I do, for example, like, tests or, like, my performance in, like, a sport. I'm extremely worried about our current generation and where it's heading. Kids making the wrong decisions with friends and family and stuff. Nothing. I worry about how other people see me and if they're judging me. I worry about--I don't know. I actually don't really worry that much about school, grades, stuff like that. I'm in college, so that's what I worry about--money. There's no end to things to worry about, but if worry often, you may be developing what experts call a worry habit. That brings us to Dr. Susan Heitler, a psychologist as well as author. Hello there. Isn't worrying a part of being human? Well, it's certainly a habit that many humans have. What's the downside to worrying? Can it hurt us? Yes, actually. Worrying is problematic. First, it's stressful on your body. Your body is generating a chemical called cortisol that is fine in a little bit, but if it's ongoing, and worrying tends to be repetitive, that's a problem. It can lead to diseases and less good health. More important, though, worrying replaces thinking. When there's a problem ahead, thinking, planning, getting information, those are real helpful. Worrying is a mental loop that doesn't go anywhere, like spinning wheels in the car. What exactly is a worry habit? So, some people, instead of living in the present and being in the flow of what they're doing, keep scanning ahead for what could go wrong. When they see a potential problem, again, like I said just now, instead of planning what to do about it, problem-solving, they start to loop, "What if, what if, what if."

(Amelia) And that, I guess, is counterproductive. It actually causes the problem that you're worrying about. The more you worry, the more you'll feel anxious and the less you'll be prepared. For some people, a little worry leads to action. That's fine. It's worry, worry, worry, along with anticipating things that could go wrong, 99% of which won't, that's a problem. How can we learn to worry less? When anxious feelings come up and you're tempted to go into a worry loop, think about: What's the problem? What can I do about it? What information might help? What's my plan of action? Once you've got a plan of action, switch your thoughts back to the present. Is the goal to never worry about anything? The goal is not to get into worry loops and not to worry unnecessarily. Once you realize there's nothing you can do about a situation, then the worrying just invites all that useless cortisol and unpleasant feelings. So, for instance, if you're applying to a college, sure, submit that application, there's nothing more you can do. So keep your mind on positive thoughts, on arenas where there is something you can do, like about your school work, about friendships, about fun things to do. Got it. Good information. Thanks, Dr. Susan, for sharing. You're welcome. A pleasure. Here's something to make you feel better. Researchers say 85% of what we worry about never actually happens. I'm not sure those researchers included things like tests and schoolwork. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Amelia.

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If you have trouble falling asleep, here's a trick to try. Sniff some lavender. Lavender is an herb with purple flowers. Studies show that the scent of lavender not only can help you fall asleep faster, it also helps you get more restful sleep. You can find essential oils made from lavender in stores or online. To help you "Make the Grade," we have another study tip. That and more when "Teen Kids News" continues. Be right back.

(Describer) Veronique:

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with school work? Christin's here to help with this week's "Make the Grade." So what's your best study tip? Here's one from Andrew. He's a student in Tennessee.

(Describer) Title: Make the Grade Study Tips.

When you're collaborating with people, they can have different advice for yourself, and just having fun with it and can just really boost it. So why are study groups so effective? Research by Washington University reveals that study groups encourage students to discuss the material. This allows them to process information by talking it through with each other. Just make sure everyone in your group is focused on studying. I'm Christin, here to help you "Make the Grade." We want to know your opinion, so here's our "Speak of the Week" report.

(Describer) In an animation, an old tv replaces someone's head. Title: Speak of the Week. Hannah:

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Of all the school subjects, which do you think is the most useful? U.S. history because you learn about the past and you're ready to-- for the future. I think math is because you really use it for everything that you even come across. Biology and the sciences are most important because I believe that one should have an understanding of themselves and how things work in our world. I believe mathematics because it can be applied to many different fields as towards a career, such as engineering, even sciences. Well, personally, I am an art student so I think art is important, because it makes people think in a different way, rather than like a normal subject. I am recently taking a humanities class. It's awesome because it's something you usually can't learn in school. If you're wondering what are the humanities, according to Miriam Webster Dictionary, they're defined as, "The branches of learning "(as philosophy, arts, or languages) "that investigate human constructs and concerns

"as opposed to natural processes (as in physics or chemistry) "and social relations (as in anthropology or economics)." I hope that's clear. Anyway, the most common answer we got was-- Probably math 'cause you use it every day and in lots of different jobs. That figures because math is a subject you'll "count" on for the rest of your life. With "Speak of the Week" I'm Hannah.

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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. Katie:

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One of the most famous American paintings almost didn't come to pass. James Whistler was commissioned to do a portrait of the daughter of a British politician. But Whistler had a hard time executing the commission. Frustrated with hours of fruitless posing, the daughter finally refused to continue. She walked out, never to return. What's an artist to do? He turned to his mother. Originally, she posed standing up, but that was too taxing for the old lady, so Whistler allowed her to sit, and the rest is history. With "Art Smart," I'm Katie.

(Describer) Veronique:

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(Describer) ..spinning with the triangle and circle, title: Teen Kids News. Eden:

When we're hungry, it's easy to cook on the stove or microwave. But for many people around the world, that's just not possible. Not only don't they have microwaves and stoves, they don't have the electricity needed to power them. But there's an amazing invention that can do the job without needing to plug anything in. It's one of the incredible devices in the book "One Hundred Tools for Empowering Global Women," written by Betsy Teutsch. Welcome back. Great to be here, thanks. You called this tool the Wonderbag. How does it work? The Wonderbag is an insulated bag for cooking in. They call it a fireless cooker, it's like a crockpot, but it doesn't require any electricity, and that's important in places where people don't have any electricity. So you boil a pot of soup. I made mine on a gas stove, but in the developing world you'd do that over a campfire, really. That's how people cook. Once it's to a boil, you tuck it right in this bag, very tight, you pull the string, then you leave it for several hours and, just like a crockpot, the soup will cook. So we're gonna see if it worked. First I just loosen up this and then I take this top off and then you see a pot of soup

(Describer) She takes off the lid.

and it's still really, really hot. I'm gonna put this down. It saves a lot of fuel and also when you're not cooking over a fire, the food doesn't burn, and that makes it easier to clean up afterwards 'cause if you don't have running water, it's really a pain to clean your dishes. So here's what the soup looks like. It smells really great and it is steaming even though it's been in here for about five hours by now. And I'm gonna give it a taste and we'll see.

(Describer) She tastes the soup.

Yum. That sure does look good. This actually isn't a new invention, but rather a technique that's been around a long time? It's an ancient technique-- sometimes they dig a hole in the earth, put a pot in it, and that will insulate it. You can make your own at home. You can just take a box and a sleeping bag, bring your food to a boil, put it in, cover it up tight, leave it, and you will save lots of fuel. It's a way to fight global warming, and for girls in the developing world that have to collect that wood to cook food, it saves them time, and they can be in school. How can American teens help girls in other countries get Wonderbags?

(Betsy) Well, there's a wonderful company called Wonderbag. At their website, you can buy one and then one is donated. One will come to your house. Maybe you give it to your mom for Mother's Day, and use it yourself, and then one is donated to people in South Africa where they have a lot of poverty. Thanks, Betsy. We'll see you again soon. Bye, bye. The Wonderbag, truly a wonderful way to help others. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Eden.

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Coming up, we continue our visit to Jordan. "Teen Kids News" will be right back.

(Describer) Titles: Coming up, The Promised Land. Veronique:

It's now time for another report in our series, "Jordan Journal."

(Describer) In an animation, a Teen Kids News jet flies around a globe to a country between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Title: Jordan Journal. Olivia:

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Although modern Jordan is more than 90% Muslim, it plays a role in both the Christian and Jewish religions.

(Describer) A car moves along a curving mountain road.

High up this road is the crest of Mount Nebo with its small church and monastery.

(Describer) A view from the top includes light brown hill terrain.

According to the Old Testament, it was here where God showed Moses the Promised Land, or more poetically, "the land of milk and honey." Looking west, the barren expanse makes it hard to visualize just how promising the Promised Land was. A metal plaque shows you what's in the distance. To the right, ancient city of Jericho; to the left, Jerusalem. That's the Dead Sea, one of the boundaries between Jordan and Israel. Over the years, popes have visited Mount Nebo to take in a view that has changed very little since the days of Moses. During one papal visit, an olive tree was planted to symbolize peace.

(Describer) Sunlight shines between its leaves.

A museum filled with photos, maps, and artifacts attracts visitors of all faiths.

(Describer) Outside, its bricks are light on the top and dark on the bottom.

Near the church stands a stone memorial to Moses. In the Old Testament, when shown the Promised Land, Moses was told by God that he would never live to enter it. We shouldn't feel badly for the man who gave the world the Ten Commandments. When Moses died, the Bible tells us he was 120 years old. With "Jordan Journal," I'm Olivia.

(Describer) Veronique:

That's our show, but tune in next week for more "Teen Kids News." Bye for now. Accessibility provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

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