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The video covers three main news stories: the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, who initially warned about the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China; the Democratic National Committee's call for a recanvass of the Iowa caucus results due to calculation issues; and the Department of Homeland Security's decision to ban New York residents from trusted traveler programs because of a state law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.

What was Dr. Li Wenliang's role in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak?

• He was a government official in Wuhan.

• He led the global response team.

• He was the first to report the outbreak.

• He developed a vaccine for the virus.

Why did the Democratic National Committee call for a recanvass in Iowa?

• To increase voter turnout.

• To address discrepancies in the vote count.

• To support a specific candidate.

• To change the caucus rules.

Who is Tom Perez in the context of the Iowa caucuses?

• A presidential candidate.

• The chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

• The governor of Iowa.

• A news reporter.

What is the reason for New York residents being prohibited from trusted traveler programs?

• A new law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.

• Increased security threats in New York.

• Budget cuts in the Department of Homeland Security.

• A recent natural disaster in the state.

What concern did Acting Secretary Chad Wolf express about New York's new law?

• It violates federal immigration laws.

• It compromises the ability to properly vet applicants.

• It would increase the state's budget deficit.

• It would lead to increased traffic accidents.