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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.
Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
►Minneapolis roundups and woman's death intensify debate over immigration agents' tactics
►Will peace medal gift pacify Trump?
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This week's word in the news: DONNED
DEFINITION:
To have put something on, as in clothing or hats.
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Quarterback Matthew Stafford donned his neoprene undergarment.
►The Los Angeles Times -- 01/19/2026
