Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The transcript covers three main news stories: a deadly stampede at Solemani's funeral in Iran, a terror attack at a US military base in Kenya claimed by Al Shabab, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision not to run for a US Senate seat in Kansas. The stampede resulted in 56 deaths and over 200 injuries, while the Kenya attack led to the death of Army specialist Henry Mayfield Jr. Pompeo's decision was influenced by his current role as Secretary of State, which Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell supports.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event caused the postponement of Solemani's burial?

A government order

A natural disaster

A stampede during the funeral

A political protest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was identified as the soldier killed in the terror attack at the U.S. military base in Kenya?

Army Specialist John Doe

Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr.

Sergeant Major Tom Smith

Lieutenant Colonel Jane Doe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack on the U.S. military base in Kenya?

Boko Haram

ISIS

Taliban

Al Shabab

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position did Mike Pompeo decide not to run for?

U.S. Senate seat in Kansas

Governor of Kansas

Mayor of New York

President of the United States

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Mike Pompeo communicate his decision about the Senate seat to?

President Trump

The Secretary of Defense

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

The Governor of Kansas