Current events (and formerly current events...)

Not a complete crib sheet for the final, but here's what's catching my attention right now (scroll down)...

... plus links to the most recent current events quizzes:

1. Quiz 1
2. Quiz 2
3. Quiz 3
4. Quiz 4
(and the quizzes from before the midterm.)

You don't necessarily need to know every single item on every quiz, but the exam will include questions that expect you to be familiar with the biggest stories of the last several months, as well as what's in the news right now.  So the quizzes are to help jog your memory, but you'll use your best judgment about which stories were the biggies.

Gawker Media Websites Hacked, Staff and User Passwords Leaked | Threat Level | Wired.com.

Mark Zuckerberg — Not Julian Assange? — Is Time’s Person of the Year | Epicenter | Wired.com.

Julian Assange bail decision made by UK authorities, not Sweden | Media | The Guardian.

Firefighters ratify new contract - Chicago Sun-Times.

Senate kicks off debate over US-Russia arms treaty | Top AP Stories | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle.

The Associated Press: Fla. school board shooter had turbulent life.

House passes 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal - USATODAY.com.

Why House Republicans might vote against Obama tax deal - CSMonitor.com.

Friend of Rahm Emanuel's Family Testifies About Putting Heirlooms in Boxes in Basement | Chicago Mayors Race | Residency Hearing.

Deal brewing for one black mayoral candidate? | abc7chicago.com.

Clout St: Emanuel residency hearing: What's in Rahm's basement?.