Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers the awaited sentencing of Roger Stone, a former advisor to President Trump, who was convicted on multiple charges. The Department of Justice initially recommended a nine-year sentence, but Attorney General William Barr suggested a lighter sentence following criticism from Trump. The video also reports on the first coronavirus-related deaths from the Princess Diamond cruise ship, with passengers being allowed to disembark if they test negative. Additionally, it highlights the Democratic candidates' campaign activities leading up to the Nevada caucuses and Super Tuesday.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Roger Stone convicted of?

Obstruction of justice

Money laundering

Witness tampering and lying to Congress

Tax evasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the initial sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone reduced?

Following criticism from President Trump

As a result of public protests

Due to new evidence

Because of a plea deal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the deaths on the Princess Diamond cruise ship?

They were the first deaths in the country

They were the first deaths in the world

They were the first deaths in the cruise industry

They were the first reported deaths from the ship

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition must be met for passengers to disembark from the Princess Diamond cruise ship?

They must have a doctor's approval

They must have no symptoms

They must test negative for the virus

They must have completed a 14-day quarantine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event are the Democratic candidates preparing for after the debate?

The Iowa caucuses

The New Hampshire primary

The South Carolina primary

The Nevada caucuses