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The weekly news quiz

By Tribune News Service, Tribune News Service The Tribune Content Agency

May 12, 2026 4:15 AM

1. President Donald Trump is heading to a summit in which country this week?

A. Iran

B. Cuba

C. China

D. Russia

2. Media mogul Ted Turner died recently at age 87. He is credited with creating the 24-hour news cycle when he founded which TV network?

A. Fox News

B. CNN

C. MSNBC

D. The Weather Channel

3. Turner was also a former owner of which baseball team?

A. New York Mets

B. Cincinnati Reds

C. Atlanta Braves

D. Miami Marlins

4. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his role in which play?

A. "Punch"

B. "Death of a Salesman"

C. "Giant"

D. "Every Brilliant Thing"

5. Which team landed the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft?

A. Washington Wizards

B. Memphis Grizzlies

C. Chicago Bulls

D. Utah Jazz

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ANSWERS

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. A