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Here are the top stories from CNN Student News for March 13, 2018:

Top Story: NASA's Parker Solar Probe Launches

NASA's Parker Solar Probe launched on a mission to explore the sun's corona, the outer atmosphere of the sun. The probe will fly closer to the sun than any other spacecraft, about 4 million miles away, to study the sun's magnetic field and solar wind. The mission aims to help scientists better understand the sun's impact on the solar system.

Story 2: New Zealand's Prime Minister Resigns

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Bill English, has resigned after just 11 months in office. English stepped down due to a leadership challenge from his own party, citing a lack of support from his colleagues. He was replaced by Simon Bridges, who will become the country's new Prime Minister.

Story 3: California Wildfires Continue to Spread

Wildfires continue to rage in California, with over 100,000 acres burned and thousands of people evacuated. The fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, and have forced the closure of several major highways. Firefighters are working to contain the blazes, but strong winds and dry conditions are making it difficult.

Story 4: NASA's InSight Lander Lands on Mars

NASA's InSight Lander has successfully landed on Mars, marking the first time a spacecraft has landed on the planet since 2012. The lander will study the Martian interior and provide insights into the planet's formation and evolution. InSight stands for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport.

Story 5: High School Students Create App to Help People with Disabilities

A group of high school students in California have created an app to help people with disabilities navigate their daily lives. The app, called "AccessNow," allows users to search for accessible locations, such as restaurants and restrooms, and provides information on accessibility features. The students hope to make the app available nationwide.

These are the top stories from CNN Student News for March 13, 2018.