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WorksheetsNBC NEWS SEPT 25
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What charges were former FBI Director James Comey indicted on?
Bribery and perjury
False statement and obstruction of a congressional inquiry
Conspiracy and tax fraud
Espionage and leaking classified documents
Why is Comey’s indictment considered historic?
He is the first FBI director ever indicted
It is the first case involving obstruction of Congress
He is the first government official indicted in 2025
The indictment is over 1,000 pages long
Who signed the indictment against James Comey?
Ted Cruz
Attorney General Pam Bondy
Lindsey Halligan, the new U.S. attorney for Eastern Virginia
President Trump
Why might Comey’s defense team try to use public comments by the president and others as part of their strategy?
To argue that the trial should move to a different state
To claim political bias and seek dismissal of the case
To request the charges be changed to lesser offenses
To prove that Comey acted under direct presidential orders
What does the appointment of Lindsey Halligan, a Trump associate with no prior prosecutorial experience, suggest about the case?
It reflects bipartisan agreement on her legal skills
It raises questions about political influence on the Justice Department
It ensures a neutral and independent investigation
It guarantees a fast conviction
Why is James Comey’s indictment considered highly newsworthy?
It involves a celebrity trial
It is the first time a former FBI director has ever been indicted (prominence, impact)
It took place in a small town courtroom (proximity)
It is unrelated to politics (conflict)
What was found at the home of the gunman who attacked the ICE facility in Texas?
Explosives and maps of Washington, D.C.
Handwritten notes describing plans to terrorize ICE agents
A manifesto about immigration reform
A list of journalists’ names
Why did officials call the ICE facility shooting the “very definition of terrorism”?
Because the attack was spontaneous and unplanned
Because the gunman targeted civilians at random
Because the gunman explicitly aimed to cause fear and harm based on political grievances
Because ICE agents are considered military personnel
What does the use of apps to track ICE agents reveal about modern security threats?
Technology can empower individuals to challenge government agencies
Apps are always unsafe and should be banned
Social media plays no role in modern violence
ICE agents are poorly trained to use technology
The ICE facility shooting was covered because it highlights which news values?
Conflict and impact, since it targeted a government agency and risked lives
Proximity, since it only affected Dallas residents
Prominence, because the suspect was a celebrity
Human interest, because it was about sports
What natural disaster is being tracked in the tropics?
Earthquakes in Haiti
Tornadoes in the Southeast U.S.
Tropical Storm Umberto and another developing system
A wildfire in Puerto Rico
What news value is most clearly present in the story about Tropical Storm Umberto potentially becoming a hurricane?
Timeliness — because it is unfolding right now and could quickly change
Prominence — because Al Roker is reporting it
Proximity — because it only affects Europe
Human interest — because of dramatic video
According to the report, how much will Amazon pay to settle the FTC lawsuit?
$500 million
$2.5 billion
$25 billion
$139 million
What benefit might affected Amazon Prime customers receive from the settlement?
Free Prime membership for one year
A refund of up to $51 each
$500 in shopping credits
A discount on Amazon devices
Why is the Amazon settlement significant for consumers beyond the money?
It forces Amazon to increase shipping costs
It requires Amazon to simplify subscription cancellation, affecting future transparency
Why did U.S. fighter jets scramble near Alaska?
To intercept Russian warplanes
To rescue a stranded fishing boat
To respond to a North Korean missile test
To monitor a Chinese surveillance balloon
How do the reports of Russian aircraft near Alaska and Europe contribute to the larger narrative of the broadcast?
They show how climate change is altering flight patterns
They illustrate rising global tensions and testing of NATO boundaries
They demonstrate U.S. weakness in defending its airspace
They suggest Russia is focused mainly on the Arctic economy
The story about U.S. fighter jets intercepting Russian planes is most tied to which news value?
Conflict — because it involves rising tensions between nations
Human interest — because it’s about pilots’ personal lives
Proximity — because it happened in Europe
Timeliness — because it happened years ago
What was the family in Michigan struggling to get insurance coverage for?
Cancer treatment
A teenage son’s long-term residential mental health care
Surgery after a car accident
Prescription drug coverage
Why was the family’s battle with insurance companies included in the broadcast?
It had high proximity to the Washington, D.C. area
It offered human interest by showing the emotional struggles behind policy debates
It involved a famous politician’s son
It was cheaper to produce than political coverage
What does the insurance company’s repeated denial of coverage for Jonathan’s treatment highlight about the U.S. healthcare system?
The efficiency of insurance appeals
The difficulty families face when “medical necessity” is narrowly defined
The shortage of psychiatric facilities nationwide
The lack of qualified doctors for teens
What major change did President Trump announce about TikTok?
It will be banned immediately in the U.S.
American investors will take majority ownership and control in the U.S.
China must fully divest from the company within 30 days
TikTok will merge with Facebook
Why is the TikTok executive order described as “resolving national security concerns”?
Because the U.S. military will now operate the app
Because control of the algorithm will shift from China to U.S. oversight
Because TikTok will be merged into YouTube
Because TikTok will be banned from all federal devices
Why was the story about the smash-and-grab robbery included alongside political, global, and economic stories?
To provide comic relief to viewers
To highlight how local crime fits into national news values like impact and conflict
To encourage jewelry stores to hire more guards
To fill time in the broadcast
