This story aired during the 2014 Sochi Olympics. It's a great summary of the Cold War rivalry between the US and USSR through the lens of the Space Race. It would be a great opener to introduce Cold War to your students.
"A nuclear weapons effects simulator for Google Earth."
It has data for Hiroshima and Nagasaki and data on the effects of most of the bombs in international arsenals. This is perfect for lessons about the Cold War and The War on Terrorism.
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