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Johanna Grenway provides updates on key news topics. The COVID-19 death toll in the US has surpassed 200,000, with predictions it may reach 400,000 by year-end. Mitt Romney supports voting on a Supreme Court nominee following Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. Tropical Storm Beta has weakened but continues to cause flooding concerns in Texas. The news broadcast concludes with a promise of more updates.

What is the predicted COVID-19 death toll in the US by the end of the year according to a model from the University of Washington?

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

Which US Senator announced support for voting on the Supreme Court nominee?

• Susan Collins

• Lisa Murkowski

• Mitt Romney

• Lindsey Graham

What is the main concern associated with Tropical Storm Beta as it stalls over Texas?

• High winds

• Flooding

• Snowfall

• Tornadoes

Where did Tropical Storm Beta make landfall in Texas?

• Houston

• Port O'Connor

• Galveston

• Corpus Christi

What is the speed of Tropical Storm Beta as it moves over Texas?

• 10 mph

• 15 mph

• 5 mph

• 2 mph