George HW Bush died this past week, the first former president to die since this one in 2006
Who is Gerald Ford
The incoming House Majority Leader has said that Congress may refuse to seat a representative from this state until after an investigation into alleged election fraud is completed
What is North Carolina
1. This island nation announced that it will begin offering 3G mobile internet access to its citizens, even though most will be unable to afford it 2. A boy from Utah became the most popular kid in his school after being bit by a shark while on vacation in this island nation
What is Cubahamas
This Real Madrid and Croatia player won the Ballon d’Or, the award for player of the year, this week, ending 10 years of dominance by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Who is Luka Modric
This Senator called Crown Prince MBS of Saudi Arabia as crazy and a wrecking ball after he received a briefing on the Khashoggi murder and also said, “There is not a smoking gun, there is a smoking saw”
Who is Lindsey Graham
This former governor of Massachusetts announced that he will not run for president in 2020, despite being supported by many Obama admin alums
Who is Deval Patrick
Republicans in this state have passed sweeping legislation in the lame-duck session to limit the powers of the incoming Democratic Governor and Attorney General once they take office
What is Wisconsin
A photographer in this European country discovered a rare white reindeer while on a hike, a sighting traditionally seen as a sign of good luck
What is Norway
Members of Parliament in this African country have moved to amend the constitution to allow the president to run for a third term in the 2020 elections, despite being in power since a coup in 1989
What is Sudan
A festive Satanic statue was added to a holiday display in the statehouse of this state, after receiving sponsorship from a local Temple of Satan (fun fact: the statehouse has also previously featured a Festivus pole)
What is Illinois
The state-owned power ultility of this West African country has released a report detailing how 60% of the annually generated electricity is stolen by the population, a loss of $35 million for the utility
What is Liberia