Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news stories. It begins with an update on the coronavirus outbreak, noting over 200 deaths in China and nearly 10,000 cases. The UK and Russia have confirmed their first cases, and Thailand reports human-to-human transmission. Several countries, including the US, are evacuating citizens from Wuhan. The video then shifts to political news, announcing that 2020 presidential candidate John Delaney has dropped out of the race due to low support. Finally, it discusses the Senate impeachment trial, highlighting a critical vote on whether to introduce new witnesses or documents. Despite some Republican support, it is unlikely Democrats will secure enough votes to pass the measure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country confirmed the first human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus?

United States

United Kingdom

Russia

Thailand

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for John Delaney dropping out of the 2020 presidential race?

Low support numbers

Health issues

Financial problems

Scandal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Democratic candidates had dropped out of the race since the start of the year, including John Delaney?

Four

Three

Five

Two

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Republican senator was a swing vote but decided not to support new witnesses or documents in the impeachment trial?

Lisa Murkowski

Lamar Alexander

Susan Collins

Mitt Romney

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of Democrats having enough votes to pass the measure for new evidence or witnesses in the impeachment trial?

Very likely

Unlikely

Certain

Impossible