This man, CEO of Apple, had to recently take medical leave for pancreatic cancer.
who is steve jobs
100
In January of 2010, this island nation was hit by an earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people.
What is Haiti?
100
This man was recently elected Mayor of Chicago.
Who is Rahm Emmanuel?
100
Snow and ice threatened to stop the Super Bowl, held at this Texas team's home field.
What is Cowboys Stadium?
100
This film about English King George VI recently won Best Picture.
What is The King's Speech?
200
Recent studies have shown that this simple, everyday activity can cause serious depression in children and teenagers (Hint: Boys, you probably do this every day when you get home from school)
What is playing video games?
200
Citizens of Egypt recently revolted against the rule of this dictator, in favor of a new system of government.
Who is Hosni Mubarak?
200
Lawmakers in several states have been trying to make this activity illegal while listening to your iPod or talking on your phone.
What is crossing the street?
200
To the delight of Mr. Serafini, this Chicago team went on a recent 7 game winning streak, vaulting them back into the playoff picture.
Who are the Blackhawks?
200
This actor recently began a very public feud with several of his co-workers, suing the producer of his hit TV show for $100 million.
Who is Charlie Sheen?
300
Apple's iPhone 4 was recently released on a second carrier platform, owned by this company.
What is Verizon?
300
A town in this Oceania nation recently changed its name from "Speed" to "Speedkills," to raise awareness about road safety.
What is Australia?
300
Recent examples of abuse of children with acid burning have raised questions about our nation's system of ____________, people who care for orphans.
What are foster parents?
300
This St. Louis megastar has already indicated he will not resign with the Cardinals if he does not have a deal for next season before this one begins in a couple of weeks.
Who is Albert Pujols?
300
This film, Justin Bieber's first feature film, has so far made over $80 million in the U.S. alone. That's a rich kid!
What is Never Say Never?
400
In the face of an impending disaster in Japan, officials from many countries have begun to review whether it is safe to continue using this type of power.
What is nuclear power?
400
Rebels recently took control of the Eastern half of this North African oil producing nation.
What is Libya?
400
Lawmakers in Wisconsin's state legislature have gone into hiding to prevent a bill from passing that would strip public employees (teachers, police officers, etc) of the right to do this.
What is collectively bargain?
400
Mr Helfers is a fan of this Chicago baseball team... but we can still love him anyway.
Who are the White Sox?
400
This rapper and activist was denied permission to run for president of Haiti.
Who Wycliff Jean?
500
NASA messenger probe recently arrived in orbit of the first planet in our solar system.
What is Mercury?
500
Radiation from a nuclear meltdown in Japan has already crossed this ocean, landing on U.S. soil.
What is Japan?
500
Recently, a simple traffic stop in this US city found a kidnapped man in the trunk of a speeding car.
What is New York City?
500
A Chicago-based car salesman was recently fired for wearing a tie expressing his love of this football team.
Who are the Green Bay Packers?
500
This recent Lady Gaga hit has been at the top of the hot 100 for the past five weeks.