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Gage Jackson presents headlines for Labor Day weekend, including a cargo ship capsizing near Japan, updates on the COVID-19 vaccine timeline, and the funding status of the Stars and Stripes newspaper. A third crew member was rescued from the capsized ship, but the search for others is suspended due to another approaching typhoon. President Trump suggests a vaccine could be ready by October, contradicting health experts. The CDC advises states to prepare for a vaccine by November 1st. Trump also reversed a decision to cut funding for the Stars and Stripes newspaper after public backlash.

What event led to the rescue of a crew member near Japan?

• An earthquake

• A plane crash

• A volcanic eruption

• A cargo ship capsizing during a typhoon

What did President Trump suggest about the coronavirus vaccine timeline?

• It would be ready by October

• It would never be available

• It would be available by December

• It would be delayed until next year

What did the CDC advise states to do regarding the coronavirus vaccine?

• Ignore the vaccine

• Prepare for a vaccine by November 1st

• Distribute the vaccine immediately

• Wait until next year for the vaccine

What was the planned action for the Stars and Stripes newspaper?

• Merge it with another newspaper

• Increase its budget

• Close it down

• Expand its distribution

How did President Trump respond to the planned closure of Stars and Stripes?

• He supported the closure

• He proposed a new editor

• He decided not to cut its funding

• He ignored the reports