TKN Full Episode 1312 HD

A BLOCK: Continuing our series for the Connecticut Tobacco & Health Trust Fund, this week’s top story explores the dangers of all forms of tobacco…it’s not just cigarettes that can harm you. CC: HEALTH B BLOCK: Organ transplants -- once considered medical miracles -- they are now often taken for granted. And what’s also taken for granted is that should a new organ be needed, one will be available. That’s not always the case. Rachel reports on a teen who is working to change that. CC: HEALTH C BLOCK: Ever wonder what it’s like to be an identical twin? Or how about whether twins share a special connection? Well Alexa got the scoop on this, from two sisters who have a special connection with Teen/Kids News. CC: PSYCHOLOGY D BLOCK: In this week’s “Flag Facts” Brandon tells us all about the flag of the state whose motto is “Live Free Or Die!” Alexandra reports on a group of engineering students at the University of Colorado that you could say are on a roll. They’ve created a material that’s allowed them to develop a foldable skateboard. CC: TECHNOLOGY Matt’s back with another “Baseball Fact”…this one’s about Hank Aaron’s homeruns! CC: HISTORY The National Road Safety Foundation brings us another important message about driving. E BLOCK: In this story, sponsored by Steelseries, Eric reports on a growing phenomenon…e-sports. That’s where people watch professional video game players go head to head. Some colleges have e-sports leagues and you can even get a scholarship for playing video games. CC: TECHNOLOGY Website: http://www.teenkidsnews.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEENKIDSNEWSTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/teenkidsnews Instagram: http://instagram.com/teenkidsnews# Teen Kids News is an Emmy Award winning 1/2 hour weekly TV show that is informative, educational and fun! The show has been on the air for over 10 years!