Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: Saudi Arabia's oil minister announced that the country will restore full oil production by the end of the month following an attack on an oil facility, with U.S. officials pointing to Iran as the source of the attack. Congressman Paul Cook will not seek reelection in 2020, opting instead to run for a position on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Lastly, a Canadian woman has been charged in the college admissions scam for paying $400,000 to have her son admitted to UCLA as a fake soccer player.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Saudi Arabia's oil minister announce regarding oil production?

Oil production will be reduced by half.

The country will increase oil prices.

Full oil production will be restored by the end of the month.

The country will stop oil production permanently.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do U.S. officials believe the drones and missiles were launched from?

Eastern Yemen

Western Syria

Southern Iran

Northern Iraq

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position is Congressman Paul Cook planning to pursue after leaving Congress?

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors

Mayor of Los Angeles

U.S. Senate

Governor of California

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the college admissions scam, how much did the Canadian woman pay to get her son into UCLA?

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

$100,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the mastermind behind the college admissions scam?

U.S. President

Saudi Oil Minister

William Singer

Paul Cook