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The video covers three main news stories: a standoff at Hong Kong Polytechnic University where protesters were trapped amid violent clashes with police; President Trump's controversial pardons of military service members accused of war crimes, defying Pentagon recommendations; and the Louisiana gubernatorial election where John Bel Edwards won a second term, becoming the only Democratic governor in the Deep South.

What action did the president of Hong Kong Polytechnic University take during the protest?

• He called for police reinforcements.

• He offered to accompany protesters to the police station.

• He resigned from his position.

• He declared a state of emergency.

Which military service member was found guilty of posing with a dead body?

• Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher

• Major Matthew Goldstein

• First Lieutenant Clint Lawrence

• Sergeant John Doe

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the presidential pardons?

• Going against Pentagon's recommendations

• Restoring military ranks

• Clearing war crime accusations

• Following international pressure

What was the outcome of the Louisiana gubernatorial runoff election?

• Eddie Rispone won with a landslide.

• John Bel Edwards won with just over 51% of the votes.

• The election was declared invalid.

• The results were too close to call.

What did Eddie Rispone say after the election results?

• He claimed the election was rigged.

• He announced his retirement from politics.

• He stated that people wanted a new direction.

• He congratulated John Bel Edwards.