Current events: Sept. 14, 2020

Question 1

President Trump admitted to downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus in a taped interview with which figure?

Accepted Answer

Bob Woodward

Question 2

Which event is to blame for igniting the El Dorado wildfire in California?

Accepted Answer

A gender-reveal party

Question 3

An outbreak of COVID-19 at Deerfield Correctional Center in Southampton has led to how many total deaths?

Accepted Answer

Six

Question 4

The U.S. has the highest number of total coronavirus cases in the world. Which country is No. 2 in cases?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 5

This individual announced plans last week to run for governor of Virginia in 2021.

Accepted Answer

Justin Fairfax

Question 6

The following local news outlets announced newsroom layoffs last week, EXCEPT ...

Accepted Answer

The Virginian-Pilot

Question 7

The police chief in which city announced his retirement in the wake of a lawsuit regarding the death of Daniel Prude?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, N.Y.

Question 8

Which animals have been found mutilated or killed across France?

Accepted Answer

Horses

Question 9

Which pharmaceutical company halted coronavirus vaccine testing after a participant showed signs of an adverse reaction?

Accepted Answer

AstraZeneca

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