QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"China is a dragon. America is an eagle. Britain is a lion. When the dragon wakes up, the others are all snacks."
JIN CANRONG, a professor of international relations at Renmin University in Beijing, at a forum discussing China’s future and international relations.
DECEMBER 20, 2016
（１）Berlin Crash Is Suspected to Be a Terror Attack, Police Say
Police said the truck jumped the sidewalk and drove into crowds at a holiday market, killing 12 and injuring dozens. The suspected driver was arrested.
（２）Russian Ambassador to Turkey Is Assassinated in Ankara
The shooting at an art exhibit, said to be carried out by a 22-year-old police officer, forced Turkey and Russia to confront a new crisis tied directly to the Syrian conflict.
（３）Electoral College Settles Donald Trump’s Victory, but Little Else
Electors across the country faced protests, reflecting a vast divide that carried over from a tumultuous race and that the new president will be facing.
（４）Harnessing the U.S. Taxpayer to Fight Cancer and Make Profits
Public funding is backing a new immunotherapy treatment, but the bulk of any profits will go to a private company. So are taxpayers getting a good deal?
（５）China Machado, Breakthrough Model Until the End, Dies at 86
Ms. Machado was the first nonwhite supermodel, and it’s a legacy the fashion industry has to wrestle with.
（６）Rail Crossing Warnings Are Sought for Mapping Apps
The National Transportation Safety Board asked tech companies to add the locations of grade crossings into digital maps and to provide alerts for drivers.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2740, State Executive and Legislative Branches
Learn about the executive and legislative branches of state government on today's podcast.
What is the chief executive officer of a state called?
a. The president
b. The governor
c. The chief justice
d. The executive director
Terrific! Choice b is correct.
