https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw Write two or three sentences describing your current event. en-us 2017-10-12 16:23:53 UTC 2017-10-12 16:41:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518410 California is covered in wildfires. 21 deaths have been confirmed as of last night, but hundreds of people are still unaccounted for.]]> 2017-10-12 16:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518410 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518620 Catalonia is a Spanish province with its own national anthem, flag, currency, exports, and political figure. All of these are characteristics of a country and not a province. Catalonia has recognized this and has decided to rebel against Spain.  ]]> 2017-10-12 16:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518620 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518766 On Vladimir Putin's birthday, he received a puppy from the Turkish President as a belated birthday gift. Putin is a well-known dog lover and expressed his thanks clearly.]]> 2017-10-12 16:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518766 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518769 California Fire officials confirmed that as of 10/10/17, there were 17 wildfires in 9 different counties.These fires burned over 115,000 acres of land in just 12 hours. President Trump approved a Disaster Declaration for the state.]]> 2017-10-12 16:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518769 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518790 Spain celebrates nationalist day despite chaos within the country. Catalonia continues to try and win its independence from Spain. Catalonia has its own national anthem, its own flag, and government. The only thing it is lacking is its independence.]]> 2017-10-12 16:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518790 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518841 2,000 structures have been destroyed and 13 people have died as of Tuesday due to a ravaging California wildfire. The fire in California wine country has been spread over 15,000 acres in 9 counties.]]> 2017-10-12 16:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518841 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518903 A couple abducted by the Taliban in 2012 was released yesterday, along with the three children they had while in captivity. President Trump spoke about the event, saying that it was a sign of better relationships forming between the US and foreign countries.]]> 2017-10-12 16:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518903 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518904 Over 17 wildfires are currently burning throughout California. There has been about 115,000 acres of land destroyed in the last 24 hours and over 20 people are confirmed dead.]]> 2017-10-12 16:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196518904 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519260 California is having trouble lessening their wildfires. It's destroyed many communities and there has been 21 confirmed deaths. Hopefully, they will find a way to lessen the wildfires before it gets even worse.]]> 2017-10-12 16:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519260 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519404 Spain is preparing to celebrate its Nationalist Day amongst the political turmoil. Catalonia is seeking to gain independence from Spain despite Spain's constitutional court ruling it unconstitutional. Spain has given Catalonia five days to clarify it's independence before further action is taken. ]]> 2017-10-12 16:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519404 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519489 Elizabeth Freidman has been a voice in helping girls discover their full potential, but she is a hero lurking in the shadows.]]> 2017-10-12 16:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519489 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519568 2017-10-12 16:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196519568 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520158 Death tolls are rising in California. Most people have evacuated but some have stayed to help and better the community. ]]> 2017-10-12 16:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520158 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520286 2,000 structures have been destroyed and 13 people have died due to a wildfire in California as of Tuesday. 115,000 acres spread over 9 counties have been ravaged by this fire.]]> 2017-10-12 16:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520286 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520403 Wildfires are raging in California, so far 21 people have been killed. If these fires hit the nearby marijuana farm explosions might occur. People have evacuated the towns nearby and are working hard to prepare for these types of natural disasters.]]> 2017-10-12 16:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520403 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520770 Wildfires are raging through California. The death toll is over 15 and over 20,000 structures have been destroyed. The entire town of Santa Rosa was burned to ash.]]> 2017-10-12 16:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196520770 https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196521565 The Trump administration backed a house bill last monday that is set to ban abortions for 20 weeks. The measure passed, 237 votes to 189.]]> 2017-10-12 16:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_elliott/4rg58w7pbehw/wish/196521565