The Week of September 4, 2022 by CoenM

What FORMER WHTIE HOUSE ADVISOR TO DONALD TRUMP turned himself in to face charges of conspiracy and money laundering in New York? A pardon allowed him to avoid federal prosecution on similar charges, related to the financial dealings of a group that took donations ostensibly to complete a wall along the US-Mexico border.

Authorities are investigating the in-custody death of the second suspect in a stabbing rampage in what CANADIAN PROVINCE that killed ten?

A federal judge approved the appointment of an outside legal expert know by what TWO WORD TERM to review documents seized in the FBI's August raid of Mar a Lago? This person will determine what documents fall under the purview of the FBI's search warrant and which ones may be protected by attorney-client or executive privilege.

Russia was reported as buying millions or artillery shells and rockets from what COUNTRY? That country, which supports the Russian invasion and has recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, all part of developing its "comradely friendship" with Russia.

What SOUTHERN US STATE saw its Senate reject a near total abortion ban after five Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition? While governor Henry McMaster favored the Senate measure, the House passed a slightly less restrictive bill.

Voters in what SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY rejected a new, progressive constitution, which would replace the existing constitution, put into place by dictator Augusto Pinochet? The new document's length, extensive reforms, and a well-financed campaign by ruling elites all contributed to the loss.

New York declared a public health emergency over what DISEASE, after elevated levels of its virus was found in wastewater in four counties and New York City? The move will help bolster a vaccine drive that started after a lone case was diagnosed in July.

What US STATE CAPITAL set a record with its 42nd day of the year with a high temperature of 100 degrees F or more? It is also expected to set a mark with 10 consecutive days of 100+ degree temperatures.

A Chinese couple was arrested on bribery charges in what PACIFIC ISLAND NATION, where it is alleged that they paid off politicians and other officials to get them to create a semi-autonomous region around the Rongelap atoll? The country, which declared independence from the US in 1979, is one of several Pacific nations where China is trying to increase its influence.

Your HallR mini-theme of the week (TM); E II R. In one of her last formal acts before passing away at 96, Queen Elizabeth II met with what NEW PRIME MINISTER OF GREAT BRITAIN, asking her to form a new government?

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles took the throne as King Charles III, while wife Camilla took what TWO WORD TITLE, as decreed by Elizabeth during her platinum jubilee? All wives of previous British and English kings have had this title.

The passing of Elizabeth made Margrethe, the queen of what COUNTRY, the sole queen ruling a European country? She scaled back her own golden jubilee celebrations in light of Elizabeth's passing.