Daily posting ends today and will resume August 25th.  “Answers” emails will resume September 2nd.

NOTE: Due to the changing nature of this important story, which will change even hour by hour, today's Daily News Article is more of an overview.  For detailed stories, see the links and watch the videos under "Resources" below.

1.  What are Sunnis and Shiites?

2.  What is ISIS?

3.  What is ISIS's goal for Iraq?

4.  Name the cities ISIS has taken over by force.

5.  How is the Obama administration responding to the crisis in Iraq?

6.  a) How do you think the U.S. government should respond to the ISIS takeover? (What would be best for the U.S.?)
b)  Ask a parent the same question.