Question: President Obama signaled on Wednesday that he might be willing to scale back his proposed health care overhaul to a version that could attract bipartisan support, as the White House and Congressional Democrats grappled with a political landscape transformed by the Republican victory in the Massachusetts Senate race, which gave the Republicans __ votes.
Answer: 41
Question: The Taliban are on a mission to soften their image as they try to counter the Americans’ new campaign to win Afghan hearts and minds. The Taliban’s spiritual leader, ______, issued a lengthy directive late last spring outlining a new code of conduct for the Taliban. The dictates include bans on suicide bombings against civilians, burning down schools, or cutting off ears, lips and tongues.
Answer: Mullah Muhammad Omar
Question: The president-elect of ______ agreed on Wednesday to grant safe passage to the Dominican Republic for ousted President Manuel Zelaya next week, in a deal designed to offer a graceful exit for the deposed leader.
Answer: Honduras
Question: Taking a step that has tempted and terrified much of the newspaper industry, ______ announced on Wednesday that it would charge some frequent readers for access to its Web site — news that drew ample reaction from media analysts and consumers, ranging from enthusiastic to withering.
Answer: The New York Times
Question: A panel of medical experts convened by the International Olympic Committee recommended Wednesday that the issue of ______ be treated as a medical concern and not one of fairness in competition.
Answer: Intersex Athletes
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