Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: Democrats releasing transcripts from closed-door testimonies in the impeachment probe, the US formally beginning its withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, and the arrest of a man for threatening to bomb a Colorado synagogue. The impeachment probe includes testimony from former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, who felt threatened by President Trump's tweets. The US withdrawal from the Paris accord is set to complete after the 2020 election, with Democratic candidates promising to reverse the decision if elected. Lastly, a man was arrested for planning to bomb a synagogue and poison it with arsenic, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch during her testimony?

Her safety due to President Trump's tweets

The economic impact of the impeachment

The political climate in Ukraine

The role of the United Nations in the probe

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the US take regarding the Paris Climate Accord?

Formally withdrew

Strengthened its commitment

Proposed new amendments

Delayed its decision

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Democratic presidential candidates promise concerning the Paris Climate Accord?

To ignore the accord

To increase funding

To reverse the withdrawal

To negotiate new terms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the suspect's plan for the Temple Emanuel in Pueblo?

To hold a peaceful protest

To donate funds

To organize a community event

To poison it with arsenic

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential prison sentence for the suspect if convicted?

15 years

20 years

10 years

5 years

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