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The video covers three main topics: Senator Bernie Sanders' response to reports of Russian interference in US elections, the US health officials' preparations for a potential coronavirus pandemic, and the ongoing jury deliberations in the Harvey Weinstein trial. Sanders confirmed reports that Russia is aiding his campaign, while President Trump dismissed these as misinformation. The CDC is prioritizing slowing the virus spread, with most cases still in China. In the Weinstein trial, the jury is deadlocked on serious charges, and deliberations continue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did U.S. intelligence officials reportedly inform Bernie Sanders about?

North Korea's nuclear program

Iran's oil exports

China's economic policies

Russia's support for his campaign

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump describe the reports of Russian interference in the 2020 election?

An international conspiracy

A bipartisan concern

A misinformation campaign by Democrats

A factual report

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main priority of the CDC regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.?

To develop a vaccine

To slow down the spread

To increase testing

To close all borders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where have the majority of coronavirus-related deaths occurred?

In China

In Africa

In Europe

In the United States

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did the jury face in the Harvey Weinstein trial?

Judge's bias

Witness tampering

Deadlock on serious charges

Lack of evidence