http://www.nieonline.com/bhamnews/students.cfm
NIE with The Birmingham News provides a resource for students to apply current events and news items to their studies. Here is a quote from their website:
Every day, The News is filled with articles and news items that reflect the current events of the world. From math to government to history, The Birmingham News NIE program can be used to augment any subject. The Birmingham News provides an innovative learning experience based on current, real life events that move beyond textbooks.