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Johanna Grenway provides updates on key news stories. The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal regarding Pennsylvania's absentee ballot deadline extension, leaving open the possibility of future involvement. In Philadelphia, officials plan to release body camera footage related to the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., amid ongoing protests. The Boston Marathon has been postponed to fall 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the second consecutive year of rescheduling. The news segment concludes with a promise of more updates.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the absentee ballot deadline extension in Pennsylvania?

• They agreed to hear the appeal.

• They declined to hear the appeal.

• They ruled in favor of the extension.

• They postponed the decision until after the election.

What did Philadelphia's police commissioner announce regarding the Walter Wallace Jr. case?

• The case will be closed without further investigation.

• The police department will not release any information.

• Body camera footage and the 911 call will be released soon.

• The case will be handed over to federal authorities.

What action did Philadelphia's mayor take in response to the protests following Walter Wallace Jr.'s death?

• Imposed a city-wide curfew.

• Called for a state of emergency.

• Deployed the National Guard.

• Closed all public schools.

Why was the Boston Marathon postponed until at least the fall of 2021?

• Due to construction on the race route.

• Because of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Because of a scheduling conflict with another event.

• Due to a lack of participants.

What is the historical significance of the Boston Marathon's usual scheduling?

• It has always been held in the fall.

• It has been held on Patriots Day for over a century.

• It is the only marathon held in April.

• It is the oldest marathon in the world.