Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Adam Elrashidy presents top news headlines, including the US Marshals' fatal shooting of a suspect in the Portland protester's death, President Trump's denial of a report claiming he disparaged fallen US soldiers, and the anticipated release of the Labor Department's August jobs report. The suspect in the Portland incident was killed near Seattle, and Trump has criticized the report as disgraceful. Economists expect the jobs report to show significant job growth and a decrease in unemployment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the suspect in the Portland shooting known for?

Attending right-wing rallies

Participating in anti-racism rallies

Being a federal agent

Living in Seattle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the suspect in the Portland shooting killed?

New York

Seattle

Washington D.C.

Portland

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did The Atlantic report about President Trump?

He praised U.S. service members

He avoided a military cemetery visit due to rain

He visited a military cemetery in France

He increased military funding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected change in the unemployment rate according to economists?

Increase to 11%

Decrease to 9.8%

Remain at 10.2%

Increase to 10.5%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were expected to be added in the August report?

1,500,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

500,000