NewsDepth for Friday, January 12, 2007

Season: 2006-2007 ~ Episode: 15 ~ This Week's News Quiz
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Show Topics:

• Pelosi Becomes First Female Speaker of House in US History

• Avalanche Buries Cars on Colorado Highway

• International Auto Show Astounds in Detroit

• Wooly Mammoth Tusk Reportedly Found in Maine Fisherman’s Net

• New Ohio Governor Takes Oath of Office

• Gators Smash Buckeyes’ Dream of Perfect Season

• Baby Giraffe Born at Toledo Zoo

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• Citizens Question Need for Trans-Fat Bans

• Dog Helps Family Control Its Diabetes

• Young Chef’s Academy in Strongsville Encourages Healthy Cooking

• 800 Pounds of Butter Sculpted Into Ben Franklin, Liberty Bell

• Dogs Help Kids Practice Reading Aloud

This Week's News Quiz

Question #1:

The 110 th Congress was launched last week with a woman serving as leader of the House of Representatives for the first time in history. Who is the new Speaker of the House? Answer: Nancy Pelosi.

Question #2:

The Ohio State Buckeyes finished their season with a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. What percentage of their games did they win? Answer: 92%.

Question #3:

The state of Maine is bordered by New Hampshire as well as two Canadian provinces. What are their names? Answer: Quebec and New Brunswick.

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