Spring is here! Take a sneak peek at Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms | Nightly News: Kids Edition

Spring is officially here! The first day of spring was on March 20th this year. One sign of spring: the Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms! We tell you all about it. Then, we head to the Middle East to spotlight the history and culture of Iraq. This week marked a major anniversary: 20 years since the U.S. and coalition forces' invasion. Kids, you might want to watch this segment with a parent or grown up in case you have questions. Next, we talk about how one kid is helping combat food insecurity in his community by making and selling vanilla extract. Meet Olympic gold medalist and Quad King Nathan Chen! Nathan has launched his inspirational picture book, Wei Skates On, which features a boy who faces his fears and finds joy in sports, no matter the outcome.

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