Do you know why there’s an extra day in February every four years? | Nightly News: Kids Edition

You might’ve heard of measles in school or from adults but recently there has been an uptick of cases in the country because it can be highly contagious. We explain what kind of infection the measles is and how to protect yourself from getting sick. Then, we talk about a historic mission -- the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years. And, it’s a leap year! We explain what a leap year is and why February 29th only shows up on the calendar every four years. Plus we go to an elementary school in North Carolina that is getting some well-deserved attention for collecting cereal for a good cause all while having a whole bunch of fun in the process. Then, we highlight one puppeteer who is using her voice and creativity to pave the way for future storytellers.
Parents, are your kids curious about any particular topics in the news? Feel free to send us videos of their questions at [e-mail], and they might be used on a future episode of "Nightly News: Kids Edition."
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