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NewsHour EXTRA U.S. News Roundup: Week of May 17
NewsHour EXTRA U.S. News Roundup: Week of May 17
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Test your knowledge on what happened in the US last week — and why it matters this week
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What monthly economic report came in lower than expected last week, signaling that the economy is still recovering?
Home sales
Major stock market indexes
The jobs report
Restaurant earnings
2
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved vaccines for 12-15 year olds.
True
False
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WATCH: The CDC announced vaccinated people can go maskless in most places. What are the reasons for the change?
There is enough vaccine supply for everyone who wants it, who is eligible.
Studies show the fully vaccinated are very unlikely to transmit COVID.
Cases of infection are dropping around the country.
More research shows COVID is less likely to spread outdoors.
4
The Supreme Court recently took up the case of a teenager who was kicked off her cheerleading team for what?
Her political opinions
Bullying
Violating the school dress code
Using bad words on social media to describe not initially making the team
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What caused gas shortages across the southeast United States last week?
Too many post-COVID road trips
Hoarding and panic buying by consumers
Lots of graduation parties
Hackers shut down a major oil pipeline
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Japan is struggling to contain COVID outbreaks two months before hosting what major global event?
Godzilla vs. King Kong
The UN General Assembly
Lollapalooza
The Summer Olympics
