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The World Health Organization reports that the coronavirus has claimed over 800 lives, surpassing the 2003 SARS outbreak. A team of experts will travel to China to assist, with hopes that CDC leaders will join. President Trump plans to submit a new budget proposal to Congress, seeking $2 billion for the US-Mexico border wall. Previously, Congress approved $1.3 billion, while Trump initially requested $18 billion. The US Postal Service honors journalist Gwen Ifill with a Black Heritage stamp, recognizing her as the first African American woman to moderate a major TV news analysis show.

What recent milestone did the coronavirus surpass according to the World Health Organization?

• It was eradicated in several countries.

• It was declared a global pandemic.

• It surpassed the death toll of the 2003 SARS outbreak.

• It became the most widespread virus in history.

What is the purpose of the team of experts traveling to China?

• To promote tourism.

• To establish a new embassy.

• To assist with the coronavirus outbreak.

• To conduct a trade negotiation.

How much funding is President Trump requesting for the border wall in his new budget proposal?

• $2 billion

• $18 billion

• $1.3 billion

• $5 billion

Who is being honored by the US Postal Service with a Black Heritage stamp?

• Gwen Ifill

• Maya Angelou

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

What was Gwen Ifill's notable achievement in the field of journalism?

• First African American woman to moderate a major TV news analysis show.

• First African American woman to host a morning show.

• First African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize.

• First African American woman to own a news network.