Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video covers three main news stories. First, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a car crash involving Tiger Woods, who is undergoing surgery for leg injuries. Next, the Senate held a hearing on the January 6th Capitol attack, discussing the lack of immediate National Guard response and the involvement of extremist groups. Finally, Linda Thomas Greenfield was confirmed as the new US ambassador to the United Nations, bringing extensive foreign policy experience to the role.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of accident was Tiger Woods involved in?

A bicycle accident

A pedestrian accident

A single-car rollover

A multi-car collision

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the Senate hearing discussed in the video?

The healthcare reform

The environmental policies of the new administration

The response to the January 6th Capitol attack

The economic impact of the pandemic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed surprise at the reluctance to deploy the National Guard during the Capitol attack?

The Speaker of the House

DC Police Chief Robert Conte

The Vice President

The President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role was Linda Thomas Greenfield confirmed for?

US Ambassador to the United Nations

Attorney General

Secretary of State

Secretary of Defense

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the vote count for Linda Thomas Greenfield's confirmation?

78 to 20

60 to 40

90 to 10

50 to 50