Pentagon Updates Ebola Mission

The transcript covers three main topics: the advance of Islamic State militants into Kobani, causing a refugee crisis; the deployment of US troops to Liberia to help combat the Ebola outbreak; and concerns over declining math and writing scores among US students, as evidenced by recent SAT results.

What was the significant impact of the Islamic State militants entering Kobani?

• Increased trade between Syria and Turkey

• A large number of Kurdish refugees fled into Turkey

• Peace talks between Syria and Turkey

• Economic growth in Kobani

What challenge will U.S. troops face while operating in Liberia?

• Political instability

• Lack of food supplies

• Language barriers

• Direct exposure to Ebola patients

How many U.S. troops are being sent to Liberia to help combat Ebola?

• 2,500

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 5,500

What was notable about the class of 2014's SAT math scores?

• They were the highest since 2010

• They were the lowest since 2000

• They showed no change since 2000

• They were the highest since 2000

What trend was observed in the writing scores of the class of 2014?

• They were the highest since 2006

• They fell to their lowest mark since 2006

• They remained stable

• They improved significantly