Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: Hurricane Dorian's downgrade and its devastating impact on the Bahamas, the death of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, and the legal proceedings following the Charlottesville rally incident. Hurricane Dorian, now a Category 1 storm, left at least 30 dead in the Bahamas, with many still missing. Robert Mugabe, a key figure in Zimbabwe's independence, passed away at 95, leaving a complex legacy. Lastly, Susan Bro filed a $12 million lawsuit against James Alex Fields Jr., who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Heather Heyer during the Charlottesville rally.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What category was Hurricane Dorian downgraded to as it moved past North Carolina?

Category 4

Category 1

Category 2

Category 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported dead in the Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian?

40

30

20

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Robert Mugabe pass away?

100

95

90

85

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Robert Mugabe ousted from office?

2016

2017

2015

2018

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the lawsuit filed by Susan Bro against James Alex Fields Jr.?

Fields was given probation

Fields was sentenced to life in prison

Fields received a fine

Fields was acquitted