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Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz

Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz
NBC News Saturday 08 August 2026, 09:15 UTC By Ashley Mowreader 1 min read
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A rocket collides with the moon, restaurants grapple with salmonella, and the CDC finally has a permanent leader. Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here. Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz How closely have you been following the news about the Senate, Spider-Man and SpaceX?

A rocket collides with the moon, restaurants grapple with salmonella, and the CDC finally has a permanent leader. Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here. Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz How closely have you been following the news about the Senate, Spider-Man and SpaceX?
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