Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news topics. President Trump plans to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, aiming for a quick confirmation before the election. An Illinois teenager accused of shooting protesters in Kenosha is fighting extradition, claiming self-defense. The US has surpassed 7 million COVID-19 cases, with Florida lifting restrictions as it enters stage three of reopening. The video concludes with a promise of more headlines to come.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is President Trump expected to nominate to the Supreme Court?

Elena Kagan

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Amy Coney Barrett

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will be the ideological balance of the Supreme Court if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed?

6-3 Liberal majority

5-4 Conservative majority

6-3 Conservative majority

5-4 Liberal majority

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the defense's claim in the Kenosha shooting case?

Unlawful possession of a weapon

Self-defense

Accidental shooting

Mistaken identity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many confirmed COVID-19 cases has the United States surpassed?

5 million

8 million

6 million

7 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stage of reopening is Florida moving into?

Stage 4

Stage 3

Stage 2

Stage 1