updated April 2008

Current Events Questions: USATODAY.com

can come from any news event within 3 months of the competition date.
are based on significant political, economic, social, or cultural phenomena as reported in USA Today and multimedia sources.
are structured so that one answer fits, although synonyms may be allowed by judges.

Current Events Question #	Sample Question to be answered within 5 seconds of recognition by the moderator	Correct Answer
1	What event for SkillsUSA is being held May 4-11?	National Week of Service
2	Who became governor of New York when Spitzer resigned?	David Paterson
3	Which field of business did Google enter when it recently bought DoubleClick?	Internet advertising
4	Larry the Cable Guy and Queen Latifah are spokespeople for what industry?	weight loss systems
5	What is the legal name for the process of a mortgage lender reclaiming the home of someone who fails to pay the mortgage?	foreclosure

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