CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: We're closing down the week here on CNN Student News, and we're glad to have you along for the right. I'm Carl Azuz. Coming together: A group of senators from both political parties say they've reached a deal on the hot topic of immigration. Looking back: A rash of wildfires raging across the southeastern U.S., one of the stories in our Week in Review. And rocking out: An entrepreneur who started her own business at 23 years old is a young person who we think truly rocks!

First Up: Path to Citizenship

AZUZ: First up, a group of lawmakers have reached an agreement on a hot political topic. You probably know immigration - big issue on the political agenda right now. In fact, President Bush says he wants a total overhaul of U.S. immigration policy. Well, several Republican and Democratic senators are taking the first steps toward that change with a proposal for a new immigration bill. Tara Mergener has more on the breakthrough in Washington.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

TARA MERGENER, CNN REPORTER: After months of intense negotiations, key senators from both parties and the White House have reached an immigration deal.

U.S. PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH: The agreement reached today is one that will help enforce our borders, (but) equally importantly, it will treat people with respect.

MERGENER: The overhaul would grant legal status to millions of immigrants already in the U.S. and fortify the border. A breakthrough came when negotiators agreed on using the hotly debated point system. The system assigns points based on an immigrant's education and skill level rather than just family ties when awarding green cards.

SEN. TED KENNEDY: There's broad consensus that 12 million undocumented workers who are here should be offered the chance to earn their legalization.

MERGENER: One of the highlights of the plan: Allowing undocumented workers to apply for a probationary card, which would enable them to live and work in the U.S. legally right away. They could not apply for permanent status until border security improvements and a high-tech worker identification system were complete. The plan is already drawing criticism from conservatives, who say more illegal immigrants will try to come to the U.S., putting them in harm's way.

REP. BRIAN BILBRAY: When the increased crossings happen, all the senators are going to be asked, "Why did you do this?"

MERGENER: Supporters say the bill may be the only option.

SEN. ARLEN SPECTER: Without legislation, we will have anarchy. Some 90 cities have tried to legislate to deal with the undocumented immigration problem and they cannot handle it.

MERGENER: President Bush says he wants to sign a comprehensive immigration bill by summer's end. Reporting for CNN Student News, I'm Tara Mergener in Washington.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

Word to the Wise

GEORGE RAMSAY, CNN STUDENT NEWS: A Word to the Wise...

conflagration (noun) a large, destructive fire

source:

Week in Review


AZUZ: Several U.S. states are feeling the heat from massive wildfires right now, including one conflagration that's scorched over 500 square miles. That story leading off our Week in Review:

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

AZUZ: Firefighters are battling flames in the southeastern U.S., as wildfires burn through hundreds of thousands of acres. Florida is one of the states suffering most. There are almost 200 (200!) active fires burning there right now. Officials say the biggest conflagration is more than halfway contained, but they're worried strong winds and dry conditions may just spread those flames.

Turning to Iraq, thousands of troops are searching for three U.S. soldiers who went missing last weekend after a surprise attack south of Baghdad. The military is offering a $200,000 reward for information on the men's location, so far there's been no sign of the missing troops.

One soldier who won't be heading to Iraq is Prince Harry. The thing is, he's not just royalty, he's also a lieutenant in the British army, and his unit's scheduled to deploy soon. But military officials say they've gotten a number of threats against the prince and it's too dangerous for him to ship out. A spokesman for Harry says he understands the decision but is "very disappointed" about it.

And Reverend Jerry Falwell passed away this week at age 73. He was a pioneer in televangelism, bringing his ministry to the masses through TV. And he's credited with making religious conservatives a major force in U.S. politics. But Falwell found himself involved in controversy too, once saying that AIDS was God's punishment for homosexuality.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

Final Meeting

AZUZ: President Bush played host to his British counterpart. Tony Blair paid a whirlwind visit, on what was probably his last trip to the U.S. as Britain's prime minister. Two leaders have been close allies, and Blair says he expects his country will remain a strong supporter of the U.S. after he steps down. President Bush says he'll miss working with the prime minister, who's scheduled to leave office next month.

ID Me!

RAMSAY: See if you can ID Me! I'm a city that was once known as New Amsterdam. I am home to more than 8 million people. I have the same name as the state where I'm located. New York City was named for England's Duke of York.

Going Green

AZUZ: Now, with all the things there are to do in New York City, talking about the weather probably wouldn't be at the top of your list. It is, though, at the annual C40 Large Cities Climate Summit. This is a gathering of international city and business leaders to discuss what they can do to clean up the air. Liz Neisloss took notes on their ideas.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

LIZ NEISLOSS, CNN REPORTER: The mayor of Mumbai, India, enjoys the New York skyline. But what she really wants to see is the city's landfill.

MAYOR OF MUMBAI, INDIA: We are now mainly focusing on garbage disposal.

TOUR GUIDE: What you're seeing on the left side . . .

NEISLOSS: She's squeezing in some sightseeing along with officials from Barcelona to Bangladesh. New York's playing host this week to mayors from some of the largest cities in the world, all to talk about fighting climate change.

PATRICIA FORSYTHE, SYDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: I think the most important thing is that we get together, we share ideas: what works, what doesn't work, what's the way forward.

NEISLOSS: Climate scientists say cities are responsible for nearly 75% of the world's polluting greenhouse gases. These mayors say they can't wait while national governments haggle over global agreements on cutting emissions.

MAYOR KEM LIVINGSTONE, LONDON: We're not going to sit around talking about what we could do while the window of opportunity for preventing catastrophic climate changes closes.

MAYOR RICHARD DALEY, CHICAGO: We must have more flexibility as compared to national governments. And that is called risk takers and that is called getting the job done.

NEISLOSS: But these are politicians, so there are topics like "beating traffic" and "surviving your next election." Toronto's mayor says his city has reduced greenhouse gases by 40% since 1990.

MAYOR DAVID MILLER, TORONTO: At least in Toronto's case, residents are ready. They want us to be the greenest city in North America, with apologies to Chicago and New York. Not very large apologies, mind you.

TOUR GUIDE: And they generate 5% of our electric load here...

NEISLOSS: Back on the tour, a stop at a "green" apartment tower. Mayors delving into the basement and venturing out on the rooftop in search of solutions to their urban ills.

THEMBA CAMANE, JOHANNESBURG CITY OFFICIAL: I am hoping to make contacts here, speak to several of the companies that probably got innovative solutions that we can take back to South Africa.

TOUR GUIDE: The air quality's better actually inside than outside...

NEISLOSS: New York City's mayor wants his city to be known as the "Big Green Apple," but New York and the touring officials here represent cities with only a fraction of the world's emissions problem, leaving a lot more cities to get on board for the greening of the globe. Liz Neisloss, CNN, New York.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

Shoutout

RAMSAY: Today's Shoutout goes out to Mr. Natrop's World Geography classes at Cary Junior High School in Cary, Illinois! Which of these holidays was created in 1949 to honor members of the U.S. military? If you think you know it, shout it out! Was it: A) Armed Forces Day, B) Memorial Day, C) Veterans Day, or D) Flag Day? The key here is the year: It was in 1949 that the U.S. defense secretary announced the establishment of Armed Forces Day. It's celebrated the third Saturday in May every year, which is this weekend! If you know a member of the military, be sure to thank him or her this Saturday! That's your answer and that's your Shoutout!

Young People Who Rock

AZUZ: Alright. CNN is kicking off a new series called Young People Who Rock. It's not the battle of the bands. This series by Nicole Lapin profiles people under 30 years old who really kind stand out from the crowd. Here she is now with Joanna Alberti, founder of a greeting card and fashion company named PhiloSophies.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

JOANNA ALBERTI, PHILOSOPHIES: Being young, owning my own business and starting at 23 was very much a risk. And I just, you know, had to tell myself, "This is my passion, I love what I do and I can do this." You know, regardless of your age, if you're comfortable with yourself you can do anything.

NICOLE LAPIN, CNN REPORTER: You go, girl.

ALBERTI: Thank you.

LAPIN: I like the one: Keep your nails painted and your hand raised.

ALBERTI: Yes.

LAPIN: Powerful women, you're speaking to real women. That's your goal.

ALBERTI: Yes. And it's not so much, you know, the cattiness of having your nails painted, per se, or having to have that ultra style all the time. You know, they are feminine, they are pink. But if you look past the words, it's more about being polished and carrying yourself well. I think that when people really get to know the line and see Sophie for the character and what I've written, and see the, kind of how I live my life and it's reflected into the character, I think that's where it all comes together.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

AZUZ: Now if you know of someone under 30 who's doing something extraordinary, tell us about it! We've put a link on our Web site, and you can also send photos and video to CNN Pipeline.

Goodbye

AZUZ: And that will wrap up our last show of this week. Hope you have a rockin' weekend. For CNN Student News, I'm Carl Azuz.