The Week of May 5, 2019 by CoenM

A Sukhoi Superjet-100 belonging to what AIRLINE made an emergency landing in Moscow while on fire, killing 41 people on board? Survivors claim the plane was hit by lightning, while the airline says the fire started after landing, as the plane did not empty its fuel tanks.

What CABINET SECRETARY, on advice from the Department of Justice, refused to submit Donald Trump's tax returns to a Congressional committee, citing that there was no "legitimate legislative purpose," even though that is not required?

What US CITY and state capital narrowly passed a referendum that will decriminalize the possession and use of magic mushrooms?

Election authorities in Turkey ruled that a second vote would need to be held to determine the mayor's race in what CITY, citing irregularities in the voting? The winning opposition party, and several foreign governments, have criticized the plan.

The US seized the freighter Wise Honest, a North Korean vessel which was caught in Indonesia in 2017 shipping what FUEL in violation of sanctions?

Officials in Paris warned of high levels of what TOXIC METAL on the ground near Notre Dame cathedral, as tons of it was used in the church's construction, notably in the spire that collapsed during the blaze?

Cyril Ramaphosa won re-election in South Africa, though what POLITICAL PARTY that he heads had its worst performance since 1994, taking only 58 percent of the vote?

Chris Hughes, the co-founder of what SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY, called for it to be broken up in a piece he wrote for the New York Times, saying that its CEO has power that is "unprecedented and un-American?"

What RIDESHARE COMPANY saw its IPO fizzle, with its stock closing below the $45 a share opening price on the first day of trading? The IPO launched just days after drivers staged a one day strike.

What US STATE became the fourth in the nation to pass a ban on abortions after the doctor detects a fetal heartbeat, which could happen as early as six weeks into the pregnancy?

The US Department of Defense announced it would shift money to provide another $1.5 billion towards building a wall on the Mexican border, with just over $600 million coming from funds earmarked to support what COUNTRY's security forces, who continue to struggle against the Taliban?

In a surprise move, the US Senate Intelligence Committee issued a subpoena for what TRUMP FAMILY MEMBER to testify on their contacts with Russia, and clarify 2017 testimony which was contradicted by Michael Cohen?