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Johanna Greenaway presents current news stories. The Taliban denies holding a missing US contractor in Afghanistan, while US officials seek help from Pakistan. Iran proposes a prisoner swap with the US due to COVID-19 risks. Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla out of California after a conflict with the local health department over reopening a factory. Stay updated with Newsy for more top stories.

What actions did the US take to locate the missing contractor in Afghanistan?

• Requested help from the United Nations

• Issued a public statement

• Sent a diplomatic envoy to negotiate

• Conducted a village search and tracked his cell phone

Why did Iran propose a prisoner swap with the US?

• Because of coronavirus risks to captives

• Due to economic sanctions

• In response to a US request

• To improve diplomatic relations

What was Iran's expectation from the US regarding the health of prisoners?

• To provide medical supplies

• To prioritize lives over politics

• To release all Iranian prisoners

• To negotiate a peace treaty

What was the reason for the conflict between Tesla and the Alameda County Health Department?

• Labor disputes

• Tesla's refusal to pay taxes

• Disagreement over factory reopening during a stay-at-home order

• Environmental concerns

What did Elon Musk threaten to do if Tesla was not allowed to reopen its factory?

• File for bankruptcy

• Move the company to Texas or Nevada

• Sell the company

• Lay off employees