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(CNN Student News) -- May 18, 2009

1. At what university did President Barack Obama deliver a commencement address yesterday? What actions did some members of the university's community take in reaction to Obama's appearance and acceptance of an honorary degree?

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2. What is your opinion of the controversy regarding President Obama and his appearance at this university? Do you think that people on both sides of the abortion debate will be able to find "common ground"? Why or why not?

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3. Who are some of the people on President Barack Obama's list of candidates for Supreme Court justice?

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4. According to the report: What statement has President Obama made regarding his criteria for selecting Justice David Souter's replacement? Why have some conservatives taken issue with President Obama's statement?

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5. What criteria do you think that a president should consider in selecting a Supreme Court nominee? Explain your rationale.

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6. According to the segment: What percent of businesses in Cuba are state-owned? What is advertising used to promote in Cuba?

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7. According to the report: What action are some American businesses taking in preparation for possible future trade with Cuba? Why are these companies taking this action?

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8. Do you think that the United States should lift the economic embargo with Cuba? Why or why not? If the embargo was lifted, how do you think that life might change for Cuba's citizens, if at all? Explain.

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9. Who is Jaring Timmerman? What world record did he break last weekend?

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10. To what does Timmerman attribute his longevity? If you could accomplish any one feat at the age of 100, what would you want to accomplish and why?

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