July 27, 2005

Answer the following questions about this week's featured news stories. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. What is the name of the space shuttle that was launched into space on July 26, 2005?

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2. Who is the commander of this space shuttle flight?

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3. When did the failed second attack on London's transportation system take place?

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4. What is the nationality of the man who was gunned down by British authorities on July 22, 2005?

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5. In what Egyptian city did three near-simultaneous bombings occur on July 23, 2005?

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6. How often does the National Boy Scout Jamboree take place?

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7. What national organization recently posted excessive heat warnings and advisories from Nebraska to Washington, DC?

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8. What annual race did cyclist Lance Armstrong win on July 24, 2005?

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9. How many years in a row did Lance Armstrong win this race?

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10. How old was Lance Armstrong when he retired from this race?

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