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This Week in the News: Late August Week
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A few of the clues
- A presidential order sought to rename Lake Ontario as a patriotic new name.
- Norway's monarch, a symbol of tradition meeting modernity, died at age 89.
- Investors parsed futures while awaiting remarks by the Fed-related speaker at Jackson Hole.
- A major gaming studio released an extended look for its long-awaited sixth numbered title on YouTube.
- A complete-game pitching performance topped 100 mph as this team swept the Dodgers.
- An icon who inspired this week's quiz was honored by performers after her passing.
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