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The transcript covers a church shooting in Texas, resulting in two deaths and one injury, with the gunman having a criminal history. It highlights 2019 as a record year for mass killings in the US, despite a drop in the overall homicide rate. Additionally, the Taliban has agreed to a temporary ceasefire, potentially leading to a peace agreement with the US to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan. The US seeks assurances from the Taliban against harboring terrorist groups. An upcoming news update is also mentioned.

What was the duration of the shooting incident at the church in White Settlement, Texas?

• Thirty seconds

• Six seconds

• Two minutes

• One minute

How many mass killings were recorded in the US in 2019?

• 38

• 41

• 35

• 45

Which year previously held the record for the highest number of mass killings before 2019?

• 2006

• 2007

• 2005

• 2008

What is the main goal of the temporary ceasefire agreed upon by the Taliban?

• To increase military operations

• To form a new government

• To negotiate a peace agreement

• To expand territorial control

What assurance does the US seek from the Taliban as part of the peace agreement?

• That Afghanistan will not harbor terrorist groups

• That the Taliban will disarm completely

• That the Taliban will join the Afghan government

• That the Taliban will cease all political activities