Media Quiz #4

 

    1. New measure for size, as world's people surpass 8 billion- Scientists came together in Paris on Friday- who expanded the world's measuring unit systems for the first time this century as the global population surges past 8 billion. New measures for size, as world's people surpass 8 billion | AP News

2. Gay Bar shooting suspects faces murder, hate crime charges- Anderson Lee Aldrich faces five murder charges after opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges | AP News

3. 162 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings, roads- In the main island of Java in Indonesia an earthquake killed 162 people and injured hundreds more. 162 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings, roads | AP News

4. Supreme Court takes Jack Daniel 's case against dog toy maker- Jack Daniel has asked justices to hear its case against the manufacture of the plastic Bas Spaniels toy. The toy mimics the Jack Daniel's bottle and label it as a parody. Supreme Court takes Jack Daniel's case against dog toy maker | AP News

5. Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes dies at 79- Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes has died from blood cancer at age 79. Milanes helped found Cuba's "nueva trova" movement. Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes dies at 79 | AP News

6. Rail strike would have wide impact on US economy- American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains come to a halt next month. EXPLAINER: Rail strike would have wide impact on US economy | AP News

7. Hong Kong leader Lee is isolating with COVID-19 after APEC trip- Hong Kong leader John Lee tested positive for COVID-19 after meeting with other regional leaders in Thailand. Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC trip | AP News

8. Amazon CEO says layoffs will extend into next year- Andy Jasy says mass layoffs that began this week in Amazon's corporate offices will extend into next year. Amazon CEO says layoffs will extend into next year | AP News

9. Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve- Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species.  Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve | AP News

10. 1970's sandals worn by Steve Jobs auctioned for $128k- The California house where Steve Jobs co-founded Apple is a historical site, and now the sandals that he wore while pacing its floors were auctioned off for 128k. 1970s sandals worn by Steve Jobs auctioned for $218K | AP News

11. Woman gets 20 years of bilking Chinese in $26M hotel fraud- A woman who bilked investors in a Southern California hotel and condominium project out of at least $26 million dollars, was sentenced Monday to 20 years in federal prison. Woman gets 20 years for bilking Chinese in $26M hotel fraud | AP News

12. FIFA threat makes World Cup teams nix 'One Love' armbands- FIFA's threat of on-field punishment for players pushed World Cup teams to back down Monday and abandon a plan for their captains to wear armbands that were seen as a rebuke to host nation Qatar's human right record. Sports: Latest Sports News & Sports Articles | AP News

13. Fishermen plead not guilty to charges in tournament scandal- Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky are accused of stuffing five walleye with lead weights and fish fillets during a lucrative fishing tournament on Lake Erie pleaded not guilty to cheating and other charges on Wednesday. Fishermen plead not guilty to charges in tournament scandal | AP News

14. Woman charged with sending bee swarm on deputies at eviction- Rorie S. Woods released a swarm of bees on sheriff's deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice is facing multiple assault and battery charges. She plead not guilty at her arraignment. Woman charged with sending bee swarm on deputies at eviction | AP News

15. Kurdish militants fire at Turkish border town, 2 killed- Suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border into Turkey on Monday, killing 2 people. Kurdish militants fire at Turkish border town, 2 killed | AP News