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To get us going, say this three times fast.
Six slick snail slid slowly.
See, six slick snails slid slow.
Yeah, my tongue needs a personal trainer.
Go ahead, give it a shot.
Yes.
Tough.
Now that we've cranked up our cognitive coordination, the rest should be easy.
I'm Corey Wire.
This is CNN 10.
Let's get you your news.
Today is election day.
Across the United States, millions of Americans are choosing who represents them in Congress and in state and local government.
But did you know you don't have to be old enough to vote to help make an election happen?
At Banganger High School in Maine, students are trading their classrooms for polling places.
They're helping election workers, learning everything from voter check-ins to ballot procedures and getting a front row seat to democracy in action.
These students may not be casting ballots yet, but they're already learning how to help keep democracy running.
Our affiliate WABITV takes us there.
>> Bangor has a really welloiled machine right now.
150 poll workers and volunteers will staff the polls, making sure Bangor voters have a smooth experience as they cast their ballots on November 3rd.
For nearly 10 years, the city clerk and her team have partnered with Bangor High School students upon me, >> giving AP government and politics students a chance to put their classroom lessons to the test in a front row seat to democracy in action on election day.
>> Congratulations.
I just think it's important for the kids to be able to get involved with the process so they understand what happens at the polls and that their voice matters.
>> I'm really excited to see how that all plays out >> and their participation matters.
>> For most of these juniors, it's their first time at the polls.
They can't cast a ballot just yet, but they're learning the nuts and bolts from check-in to voter roles to ballot boxes by shadowing the veteran wardens and clerks who keep election day running.
>> A lot of people in my age are already involved a little bit in politics.
they just can't vote yet.
>> I think that everyone's voices matters.
I see a lot of people like online and on social media saying that, you know, one vote doesn't change anything, but I think that it's important to get your voice out there and to let people know what you believe in and what you want for your own future.
>> Goodwin says it's encouraging to see the next generation of voters step up, and she hopes the hands-on experience takes the mystery out of the voting process.
I think the students nowadays are more in tune and they're dialed in to what is going on.
And I think this class is fabulous.
>> I know when I'm older, I'll come back and volunteer at the polls again.
And I just know how to work.
>> Now to Ukraine, where emotional reunions were more than 4 and 1/2 years in the making.
A husband and wife separated by the war with Russia finally back in each other's arms.
The husband counted every single day 1,711 of them.
Roads full of mines and skies full of drones had made escaping their town nearly impossible after Russia occupied it.
Well, a temporary local ceasefire, which Pope Leo called for, and First Lady Melania Trump helped negotiate, allowed the couple and hundreds of civilians and their pets to escape Russian occupied Alleski.
Ukrainian officials said Russia honored their commitments during the ceasefire, adding that it's important to maintain this mechanism of cooperation to continue helping people and saving lives.
The broader war continues now, but for these families, the temporary pause meant something extraordinary.
Our Seb Shuckla has more.
The first sight of loved ones as 4 and a half years living under Russian occupation ends.
reunited with their families and relieved that their ordeal is now over.
>> "It was like I'd escaped from hell," says Alexander.
"I don't know.
I've never felt better in my life." Their journey out through occupied Crimea to Russia, a flight to Bellarus, and eventually back into Ukraine by bus.
Some, like Ola, deeply scarred and frightened of what could still go wrong.
I hadn't eaten bread for over a year until today.
She said I was really scared to get on a plane.
My feet went cold because I just kept thinking, "What if some idiot presses the wrong button?" >> Alleski has been occupied since the early days of Russia's invasion.
Since then, it's been brutalized.
Ukrainian officials put the population at around 2,000, down from the original 24,000.
With little to no water, no gas, and no electricity, some residents were reported to be eating grass.
>> Both Keev and Moscow credit the US first lady, Melania Trump, for securing a short ceasefire and ensuring the evacuation after learning of the humanitarian catastrophe.
Ukrainian officials calling it the biggest deescalation since 2022.
>> We have uh unique uh positive experience how to negotiate with Russian side with coordination role of Melania Trump uh of the unique experience by the United States.
So our idea is to continue uh this format of negotiations.
>> Neither side have commented on how many people chose to stay or leave Alleski.
But for some like Tamara, the situation just became unsustainable.
>> Staying is scary.
I have health problems and I have animals.
So I couldn't leave, she said.
But it's impossible to live there anymore.
I didn't want to spend another winter there.
Efforts were made to help every survivor of the city.
Mihilo was reunited with his entire family.
Despite three years apart, the bond between husband and wife as strong as ever.
>> If the war didn't tear us apart, nothing will.
Right, hubby?
His wife asks, Mahila replies, right?
The last five days, albeit hyper local, has shown humanity and cooperation are possible in this war.
Pop quiz hot shot.
We call Mars the red planet, but what color sunsets have been documented on Mars?
Red, green, blue, or purple?
If you said blue, you are out of this world.
On Mars, fine dust in the atmosphere can make the sky around the setting sun appear blue because Martian dust scatters sunlight differently than Earth's atmosphere.
Red planet blue sunsets.
Talk about a cosmic plot twist.
Four people just got back from spending more than a year on Mars.
Sort of.
They never actually left Earth, but they sure did live like they did.
NASA's second Chapia crew emerged Saturday after spending 378 days, more than a year, inside the simulated Martian habitat in Houston, Texas.
No normal trips outside, no grabbing takeout, no quick visits home.
The four volunteers lived in a 3D printed habitat about 1,700 square ft.
They grew crops, they managed limited resources, conducted simulated Mars walks, and dealt with delayed communications.
Because on Mars, even a simple message to Earth can take minutes to arrive.
No instant replies, no calling for help.
And here's the big question that NASA is trying to answer.
How do you keep astronauts healthy, mentally strong, and working as a team when they're millions of miles from home?
The crew will now undergo evaluations, helping NASA prepare for future deep space missions.
Because getting humans to Mars is one challenge.
keeping them healthy, happy, and working together.
That's a whole other cosmic conundrum.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10.
Two middle schoolers who went from student government to state government.
Talk about leveling up.
Colorado Governor Jared Polus selected eighth graders Angelique Tolbert from Aurora and Weston Hancock from Windsor to be governor for a day.
They attended meetings.
They answered questions from reporters.
even signed official proclamations.
I've always had a really great passion for state government and politics and I've always loved Colorado's history.
I've always found it really fun and fascinating and I love my state so very much and I just wanted to be a part of the change that gets made in Colorado every single day.
Today has been a crazy day and I've learned so much.
I started off my day learning from CEOs and the businesses of Colorado and how to make Colorado more competitive.
Angelique declared, "Let students lead day." Weston declared, "One good deed day, encouraging Coloradoatans to spread kindness, one small action at a time." You're never too young to learn, listen, help, or to make a difference.
Your voice matters, but so does what you do with it.
That's a 10 out of 10.
Shout out time.
Now, this one goes to all of our Gators at Green Valley High School in Henderson, Nevada, who do worksheets and have discussions about the show, Rise Up.
And Mr.
Holly, I know how much the kids love you.
They are going to miss you.
Go write something epic in your next chapter.
And this shout out goes to Mrs.
Fogus at Greenbryer High School in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Unlocking a whole new level of awesome.
We have our show on keychains.
We have my face shrunk wrapped on keychains.
I've always wanted to be a key player, but this is ridiculously respplendant.
You hold the keys to our heart.
Stay curious.
Stay kind.
Go give someone a reason to smile today.
I'm Ky Wire and we are CNN 10.
To get us going, say this three times fast.
Six slick snail slid slowly.
See, six slick snails slid slow.
Yeah, my tongue needs a personal trainer.
Go ahead, give it a shot.
Yes.
Tough.
Now that we've cranked up our cognitive coordination, the rest should be easy.
I'm Corey Wire.
This is CNN 10.
Let's get you your news.
Today is election day.
Across the United States, millions of Americans are choosing who represents them in Congress and in state and local government.
But did you know you don't have to be old enough to vote to help make an election happen?
At Banganger High School in Maine, students are trading their classrooms for polling places.
They're helping election workers, learning everything from voter check-ins to ballot procedures and getting a front row seat to democracy in action.
These students may not be casting ballots yet, but they're already learning how to help keep democracy running.
Our affiliate WABITV takes us there.
>> Bangor has a really welloiled machine right now.
150 poll workers and volunteers will staff the polls, making sure Bangor voters have a smooth experience as they cast their ballots on November 3rd.
For nearly 10 years, the city clerk and her team have partnered with Bangor High School students upon me, >> giving AP government and politics students a chance to put their classroom lessons to the test in a front row seat to democracy in action on election day.
>> Congratulations.
I just think it's important for the kids to be able to get involved with the process so they understand what happens at the polls and that their voice matters.
>> I'm really excited to see how that all plays out >> and their participation matters.
>> For most of these juniors, it's their first time at the polls.
They can't cast a ballot just yet, but they're learning the nuts and bolts from check-in to voter roles to ballot boxes by shadowing the veteran wardens and clerks who keep election day running.
>> A lot of people in my age are already involved a little bit in politics.
they just can't vote yet.
>> I think that everyone's voices matters.
I see a lot of people like online and on social media saying that, you know, one vote doesn't change anything, but I think that it's important to get your voice out there and to let people know what you believe in and what you want for your own future.
>> Goodwin says it's encouraging to see the next generation of voters step up, and she hopes the hands-on experience takes the mystery out of the voting process.
I think the students nowadays are more in tune and they're dialed in to what is going on.
And I think this class is fabulous.
>> I know when I'm older, I'll come back and volunteer at the polls again.
And I just know how to work.
>> Now to Ukraine, where emotional reunions were more than 4 and 1/2 years in the making.
A husband and wife separated by the war with Russia finally back in each other's arms.
The husband counted every single day 1,711 of them.
Roads full of mines and skies full of drones had made escaping their town nearly impossible after Russia occupied it.
Well, a temporary local ceasefire, which Pope Leo called for, and First Lady Melania Trump helped negotiate, allowed the couple and hundreds of civilians and their pets to escape Russian occupied Alleski.
Ukrainian officials said Russia honored their commitments during the ceasefire, adding that it's important to maintain this mechanism of cooperation to continue helping people and saving lives.
The broader war continues now, but for these families, the temporary pause meant something extraordinary.
Our Seb Shuckla has more.
The first sight of loved ones as 4 and a half years living under Russian occupation ends.
reunited with their families and relieved that their ordeal is now over.
>> "It was like I'd escaped from hell," says Alexander.
"I don't know.
I've never felt better in my life." Their journey out through occupied Crimea to Russia, a flight to Bellarus, and eventually back into Ukraine by bus.
Some, like Ola, deeply scarred and frightened of what could still go wrong.
I hadn't eaten bread for over a year until today.
She said I was really scared to get on a plane.
My feet went cold because I just kept thinking, "What if some idiot presses the wrong button?" >> Alleski has been occupied since the early days of Russia's invasion.
Since then, it's been brutalized.
Ukrainian officials put the population at around 2,000, down from the original 24,000.
With little to no water, no gas, and no electricity, some residents were reported to be eating grass.
>> Both Keev and Moscow credit the US first lady, Melania Trump, for securing a short ceasefire and ensuring the evacuation after learning of the humanitarian catastrophe.
Ukrainian officials calling it the biggest deescalation since 2022.
>> We have uh unique uh positive experience how to negotiate with Russian side with coordination role of Melania Trump uh of the unique experience by the United States.
So our idea is to continue uh this format of negotiations.
>> Neither side have commented on how many people chose to stay or leave Alleski.
But for some like Tamara, the situation just became unsustainable.
>> Staying is scary.
I have health problems and I have animals.
So I couldn't leave, she said.
But it's impossible to live there anymore.
I didn't want to spend another winter there.
Efforts were made to help every survivor of the city.
Mihilo was reunited with his entire family.
Despite three years apart, the bond between husband and wife as strong as ever.
>> If the war didn't tear us apart, nothing will.
Right, hubby?
His wife asks, Mahila replies, right?
The last five days, albeit hyper local, has shown humanity and cooperation are possible in this war.
Pop quiz hot shot.
We call Mars the red planet, but what color sunsets have been documented on Mars?
Red, green, blue, or purple?
If you said blue, you are out of this world.
On Mars, fine dust in the atmosphere can make the sky around the setting sun appear blue because Martian dust scatters sunlight differently than Earth's atmosphere.
Red planet blue sunsets.
Talk about a cosmic plot twist.
Four people just got back from spending more than a year on Mars.
Sort of.
They never actually left Earth, but they sure did live like they did.
NASA's second Chapia crew emerged Saturday after spending 378 days, more than a year, inside the simulated Martian habitat in Houston, Texas.
No normal trips outside, no grabbing takeout, no quick visits home.
The four volunteers lived in a 3D printed habitat about 1,700 square ft.
They grew crops, they managed limited resources, conducted simulated Mars walks, and dealt with delayed communications.
Because on Mars, even a simple message to Earth can take minutes to arrive.
No instant replies, no calling for help.
And here's the big question that NASA is trying to answer.
How do you keep astronauts healthy, mentally strong, and working as a team when they're millions of miles from home?
The crew will now undergo evaluations, helping NASA prepare for future deep space missions.
Because getting humans to Mars is one challenge.
keeping them healthy, happy, and working together.
That's a whole other cosmic conundrum.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10.
Two middle schoolers who went from student government to state government.
Talk about leveling up.
Colorado Governor Jared Polus selected eighth graders Angelique Tolbert from Aurora and Weston Hancock from Windsor to be governor for a day.
They attended meetings.
They answered questions from reporters.
even signed official proclamations.
I've always had a really great passion for state government and politics and I've always loved Colorado's history.
I've always found it really fun and fascinating and I love my state so very much and I just wanted to be a part of the change that gets made in Colorado every single day.
Today has been a crazy day and I've learned so much.
I started off my day learning from CEOs and the businesses of Colorado and how to make Colorado more competitive.
Angelique declared, "Let students lead day." Weston declared, "One good deed day, encouraging Coloradoatans to spread kindness, one small action at a time." You're never too young to learn, listen, help, or to make a difference.
Your voice matters, but so does what you do with it.
That's a 10 out of 10.
Shout out time.
Now, this one goes to all of our Gators at Green Valley High School in Henderson, Nevada, who do worksheets and have discussions about the show, Rise Up.
And Mr.
Holly, I know how much the kids love you.
They are going to miss you.
Go write something epic in your next chapter.
And this shout out goes to Mrs.
Fogus at Greenbryer High School in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Unlocking a whole new level of awesome.
We have our show on keychains.
We have my face shrunk wrapped on keychains.
I've always wanted to be a key player, but this is ridiculously respplendant.
You hold the keys to our heart.
Stay curious.
Stay kind.
Go give someone a reason to smile today.
I'm Ky Wire and we are CNN 10.