Media Quiz #3

     Media Quiz #3

1. Maine begins removing those naughty license plates- the state is enforcing new rules to eliminate f-bombs and other obscenities that appeared on vanity license plates after the state efficiently eliminated its review process. Maine begins removing those naughty license plates | AP News

2. Ex-Michigan cop to face murder trial in killing of black man- Ex-Michigan cop Christopher Schurr who shot a black motorist in the back of the head will stand for trial for second-degree murder. Ex-Michigan cop to face murder trial in killing of Black man | AP News

3. Antibody treatment tested as a new tool against malaria- Research in Africa found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months, the latest approach in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease. Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria | AP

4. Feds concerned about armed people at Arizona ballot boxes- There have been reports of people watching ballot boxes in Arizona while being armed or wearing ballistic vests have raised suspicion about voter intimidation. Feds concerned about armed people at Arizona ballot boxes | AP News

5. Perfect 10: Taylor Swift sets Billboard Hot 100 first- Taylor Swift became the first artist in history to claim all top 10 slots of the Billboard Hot 100. Perfect 10: Taylor Swift sets Billboard Hot 100 first | AP News

6. Musk floats paid Twitter verification, fires board- Twitter's new owner fired the company's board of directors and made himself the board's sole member. Musk floats paid Twitter verification, fires board | AP News

7. Auburn fires Bryan Harsin, who won 9 out of 21 games- Auburn fired coach Bryan Harsin on Monday after less than two seasons with the team. Harsin had a record of 9-21 during his time at Auburn as head coach. Auburn fires coach Bryan Harsin, who won 9 of 21 games | AP News

8. Judge keeps North Dakota abortion ban from taking effect- Judge Bruce Romanick ruled Monday that he will keep the state’s ban on abortion from taking effect, saying there’s a “substantial probability” that a constitutional challenge to the law will succeed. Judge keeps North Dakota abortion ban from taking effect | AP News

9. Dogwalker discovers errant alligator roaming rural Idaho- Southwest Region spokesperson Brian Pearson told the Idaho Statesman that a New Plymouth resident was walking their dog Thursday evening when they noticed something moving in the brush. Further investigation revealed the alligator - a creature commonly found in the coastal wetlands of the southeastern U.S., but certainly not native to Idaho. Dogwalker discovers errant alligator roaming rural Idaho | AP News

10. Poland looks to South Korea to build 2nd nuclear power plant- Polish and South Korean officials have signed initial agreements to build a nuclear power plant in Poland. Technology: Latest Tech News Articles Today | AP News

11. Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston- Rapper Takeoff (Kirshink Ball) was shot and killed in Houston after an altercation involving a dice game. Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston: report (nypost.com)

12. Escaped King Cobra crawls back to Swedish Terrarium- A king cobra escaped its exhibit in a Swedish Zoo. It was then located in the same zoo, but still hasn't been captured. Escaped king cobra crawls back to Swedish terrarium | AP News

13. Germany: Man, bites Police Dog, woman punches officer- Police reported to a call of a couple who were in an altercation. When police were taking down the 35-year-old man, the man was able to bite a police dog. The woman also punched a police officer when they went for her. Germany: Man bites police dog, woman punches officer | AP News

14. Iran is preparing to send additional weapons including ballistic missiles to Russia to use in Ukraine, western officials say- Iran is preparing to send approximately 1,000 additional weapons and attack drones to Ukraine to help fight against Russia. Iran is preparing to send additional weapons including ballistic missiles to Russia to use in Ukraine, western officials say | CNN Politics

 15. Woman reportedly calls for Halloween decoration ban because 'keep out' sign confused her- The woman, whose identity hasn't been revealed, expressed her grievance on a social media platform about how Halloween decorations should be ban because she got confused about the 'keep out' signs. Woman reportedly calls for Halloween decoration ban because 'keep out' bathroom sign confused her | Fox News