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Gage Jackson reports on Antony Blinken's confirmation as Secretary of State, adding to Biden's national security team. Blinken aims to restore parts of the agency while maintaining a tough stance on China. President Biden's first call with Russian President Putin addressed issues like Ukraine and Alexei Navalny's poisoning. The UK has recorded over 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, with criticism directed at Prime Minister Boris Johnson for delayed restrictions. New virus strains, including one from South Africa, may resist vaccines. More stories are forthcoming.

Who was confirmed as Secretary of State by a vote of 78 to 22?

• Avril Haines

• Lloyd Austin

• Jake Sullivan

• Antony Blinken

Which country did Antony Blinken plan to maintain a tough approach with?

• South Africa

• Russia

• China

• United Kingdom

What was one of the topics discussed in President Biden's call with President Putin?

• Climate change

• Ukraine

• NATO expansion

• Trade agreements

Which country recently recorded over 100,000 coronavirus deaths?

• United States

• India

• Brazil

• United Kingdom

What is a concern about the new strain of the virus mentioned in the UK update?

• It originated in the UK

• It spreads slower

• It is less deadly

• It may be more resistant to the vaccine