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Gage Jackson presents top headlines for Labor Day weekend. The Defense Department plans to shut down the Stars and Stripes newspaper, a move opposed by President Trump. A suspect in the murder of a right-wing protester in Portland was shot by federal agents. The suspect was known for attending anti-racism rallies. A heat wave is expected to hit the western U.S., with temperatures above average and potential blackouts in California.

What was the reason behind the planned shutdown of the Stars and Stripes newspaper?

• To expand its operations

• To merge with another newspaper

• To cut its $15.5 million funding

• To increase its funding

What was the suspect in the Portland shooting known for?

• Attending anti-racism rallies

• Leading a community group

• Organizing right-wing protests

• Being a local politician

Where did the federal task force attempt to arrest the Portland shooting suspect?

• South of Seattle

• In Portland

• North of Seattle

• In San Francisco

What is the forecast for the western United States during the Labor Day weekend?

• Mild weather

• Snowfall

• Record high temperatures

• Heavy rainfall

What did the National Weather Service warn about the upcoming heat wave in California?

• It will not affect electricity supply

• It will be worse than the August one

• It will be similar to the August one

• It will be milder than expected