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America's News: 2020 Edition: is a powerful online resource with current content and deep archives from more than 3,500 U.S. news sources. Explore a diverse range of popular topics like business, health, politics, careers, entrepreneurship, and more! It also has your National, Regional and local news from multiple perspectives on practically any issue. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. Click here Version OptionsOnline ResourcesHeadline to get started!
Explore comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications An easy-to-use online resource available 24/7 here.
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Directly search thousands of full text Consumer Reports articles beginning January 1991. Article abstracts are available from 1985 to 1991.
Explora provides access to thousands of e-books, magazine and journal articles, biographies and encyclopedia articles. Access Explora Public Library here!
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The most comprehensive and valuable collection of full-text general interest resources, including returns from periodicals, newspapers and books. This authoritative general information database is the best place to start your research project. Start your Master File Complete search here.
Research while practicing reading skills with Read It!™ Helps students with a basic foundation in English grammar and reading who need adapted reading material for many subjects. Read It!™ is also a great tool for English Language Learners. Access ReadIt here!
Speak and understand a new language better. With 12 languages to choose from, including American Sign Language, Rocket Languages also features modules in Spanish and Chinese to learn English. Rocket Languages is perfect for the business or traveler learner, as well as extra practice for students. Access Rocket Languages here!
Explore history through local news, events and people with the Virginian Pilot Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. Click here to get started