Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Grenway reports on key news stories: Nexium leader Keith Ranieri receives a 120-year sentence for his role in a trafficking conspiracy. Hurricane Zeta is approaching the Gulf of Mexico, threatening Louisiana with severe weather. The Senate has adjourned until after Election Day, delaying a COVID-19 relief bill. Negotiations between Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin remain deadlocked. The news broadcast concludes with a promise of more updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the sentence given to Keith Ranieri for his crimes?

Life imprisonment

50 years

10 years

120 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is expected to be impacted by Hurricane Zeta?

Georgia

Louisiana

Texas

Florida

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Hurricane Zeta in the Atlantic season?

It is the 27th named storm

It is the first storm of the season

It is the strongest storm of the season

It is the last storm of the season

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Senate's session regarding the COVID-19 relief bill?

The bill was postponed indefinitely

The Senate adjourned without passing the bill

The bill was rejected

The bill was passed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was confirmed to the Supreme Court just before the Senate adjourned?

Brett Kavanaugh

Elena Kagan

Amy Coney Barrett

Ruth Bader Ginsburg