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Johanna Grenway reports on the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in the US, initially found in the UK. Despite its higher contagion, current vaccines are believed effective. President Trump's push for $2000 relief checks faces Senate opposition, with Republicans divided. The Justice Department will not charge officers in Tamir Rice's death due to insufficient evidence, though the case fueled the Black Lives Matter movement.

What is significant about the new COVID-19 variant mentioned in the news?

• It is less contagious than previous strains.

• It originated in the US.

• It has been found in the US for the first time.

• It is resistant to current vaccines.

What was the proposed increase in the COVID-19 relief checks?

• $2000

• $2500

• $1500

• $1000

What was the outcome of the Senate vote on increasing COVID-19 relief checks?

• The increase was rejected by the House.

• Senate Republicans blocked the vote.

• The vote was postponed indefinitely.

• The increase was approved unanimously.

Why did the Justice Department decide not to charge the officers involved in the Tamir Rice case?

• The case was outside of federal jurisdiction.

• The officers were acting in self-defense.

• The video evidence was too poor to establish what happened.

• The officers were found not guilty in a previous trial.

Which movement was galvanized by the shooting of Tamir Rice?

• Occupy Wall Street

• Me Too

• Black Lives Matter

• March for Our Lives