Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Johanna Grenway reports on key news stories: Over 600,000 COVID-19 deaths in the US, with states like New York and California lifting restrictions as vaccinations increase. President Biden urges caution. The House Oversight Committee reveals emails showing Trump's pressure on the DOJ to investigate election fraud claims. Trump attempted to replace the acting Attorney General when his efforts failed. Harvey Weinstein's extradition to California for sexual assault charges is approved, with his legal team planning to appeal. News E will return with more headlines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the COVID-19 death toll in the US compare to cancer deaths in 2019?

It is double.

It is significantly lower.

It is nearly equal.

It is slightly higher.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Biden's stance on the reopening of states?

He encouraged immediate reopening.

He was indifferent.

He urged caution.

He opposed reopening.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the House Oversight Committee's emails reveal about Trump's actions?

He supported the DOJ's decisions.

He pressured the DOJ to investigate election fraud claims.

He ignored the DOJ's actions.

He collaborated with the DOJ on unrelated matters.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Trump's response when the DOJ refused to file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court?

He filed the lawsuit himself.

He dropped the issue.

He attempted to replace the acting Attorney General.

He accepted their decision.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Harvey Weinstein's legal situation?

He has been acquitted.

He is serving a sentence in California.

He has been released on bail.

He is awaiting extradition to California.