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August 12, 2011, 5:27 AM

Who Are Your Favorite Movie Stars?

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Questions about issues in the news for students 13 and older.
Do people still go to the movies to see their favorite stars on the screen? Is Keanu Reeves a good actor? Why are female foreign-film stars generally unknown in the United States? Can an actor be “too good” in a performance? Two New York Times film critics recently answered these reader questions. Which brings us to the question: Who are your favorite film and television actors and stars? Read more…
August 12, 2011, 4:42 AM

Aug. 12, 1898 | Spanish-American War Ends

Strohmeyer & Wyman/Library of CongressThe 23rd Kansas volunteers embark for home from Santiago de Cuba.
Historic Headlines
Learn about key events in history and their connections to today.
On Aug. 12, 1898, the United States signed a cease-fire agreement with Spain that brought an end to the Spanish-American War. Spain agreed to grant independence to Cuba and hand over Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the United States.
The Spanish-American War originated with Cuba’s fight for independence against Spain. The United States objected to Spain’s actions in suppressing the rebellion, which placed American economic interests at risk. The mysterious sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor — blamed on the Spanish, but probably caused by an accident onboard — was the final straw that persuaded the United States to go to war.
August 12, 2011, 4:23 AM

‘Mother of Exiles’ to Close for Repairs

The Statue of Liberty, seen on the day its crown reopened in 2009, will be shut down on Oct. 29, the day after the 125th anniversary of its dedication. It is expected to reopen in a year, after safety renovations.Nicole Bengiveno/The New York TimesThe Statue of Liberty, seen on the day its crown reopened in 2009, will be shut down on Oct. 29, the day after the 125th anniversary of its dedication. It is expected to reopen in a year, after safety renovations.Go to related article »
6 Q’s About the News
Use the photo and article to answer basic news questions.
WHO is the secretary of the interior?
WHAT is being repaired on the Statue of Liberty?
WHERE will visitors and tourists still be able to go to view the statue?
WHEN will it reopen?
WHY has the monument been closed in the past?
HOW much will the renovation cost?
Related: Our collection “Learning About U.S. Immigration With The New York Times” and the New York Times front page from Oct. 28, 1886, reporting on the dedication of the Statue of Liberty by President Grover Cleveland.

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