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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder apologized on Tuesday for the ongoing crisis in Flint. Residents there can't use tap water due to what?

President Obama and the governor declared an emergency last week for Flint after [tests confirmed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mbvd/michigan-governor-apologizes-for-flint-water-crisis-will-rel#.khr34vPDk3) that children had elevated levels of lead in their blood. The Environmental Protection Agency administrator whose region includes Flint also [resigned this week](http://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiakoerner/epa-official-resigns-over-flint-michigan-water-crisis#.jpvnyezYVn).

It's lead poisoning.

1\. The Water Crisis In Flint

Astronomers said they might have discovered a new planet this week. How often do they think this icy world might circle the sun?

The [mystery planet](http://www.buzzfeed.com/danvergano/giant-planet-just-discovered) might follow a 20,000-year orbit around the sun, astronomers reported on Wednesday, and would explain the far-flung orbits of dwarf planets beyond Pluto.

It's once every 20,000 years.

2\. A Whole New World

An attack at the Bacha Khan University in Pakistan killed 21 people and injured dozens more on Wednesday. Who has claimed responsibility?

The Pakistani Taliban [claimed responsibility](http://www.buzzfeed.com/aliciamelvillesmith/terrorists-attack-university-in-pakistan#.wu8lKxWJwl) for the attack in a phone call made to the Associated Press. A group leader, Khalifa Umar Mansoor, said a four-man team conducted the assault. He says it was in revenge for the scores of militants the Pakistani security forces have killed in recent months.

It's the Taliban.

3\. Attack In Pakistan

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to add yet another hot-button item to this term’s agenda. What is it?

The court decided to hear the administration’s defense of President Obama’s [immigration executive actions](http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-challenge-to-obamas-immigration#.pxZYBL4vwY), which were challenged by Texas and more than two dozen other states. His plan would defer deportation for up to 5 million immigrants.

It's Obama's executive actions on immigration.

4\. SCOTUS

Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer who was found guilty of sexually assaulting women in the community he patrolled, was sentenced to 263 years in prison on Thursday. How many women accused him of sexual assault?

In December, after 45 hours of deliberation, a jury found Holtzclaw [guilty](http://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/daniel-holtzclaw-sentencing-expected#.epzz5jvDQz) of 18 of the 36 charges stemming from the accounts of [13 black women](http://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/daniel-holtzclaw-women-in-their-ow#.fqq4VZdYq4), all of whom testified during his trial.

It's 13 women.

5\. The Trial Of Daniel Holtzclaw

Which NFL team hired Kathryn Smith, the league’s first full-time female assistant coach?

The Buffalo Bills [made history Wednesday](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mbvd/first-ever-full-time-female-nfl-coach#.apE2AejBk2), hiring Kathryn Smith as their new special teams quality control coach. Smith has worked for the last two seasons as the administrative assistant to head coach Rex Ryan, and she has worked with the Bills in different roles for the last seven years.

It's the Buffalo Bills.

6\. Making NFL History

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination this week. Palin also had her own reality TV show — what was it called?

Palin emerged from the 2008 campaign as [a star in the grassroots conservative movement](http://www.buzzfeed.com/kyleblaine/sarah-palin-endorses-fellow-reality-tv-vet-donald-trump#.ytkWoZMlaW). Her endorsement is a major pickup for Trump in Iowa, where he’s running neck and neck with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

It's _Sarah Palin's Alaska_.

7\. Palin Picks Trump

Glenn Frey, a guitarist and founding member of the Eagles, died Monday after suffering complications from multiple ailments. What year was he inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

Frey co-wrote some of the [Eagles' most famous songs](http://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiarosenbaum/eagles-guitarist-glen-frey-dies#.uaoAow2ONA), including "Take It Easy," "Lying Eyes," "Desperado," and "Hotel California." He went on to write and perform his own hits after the band broke up.

It's 2000.

8\. Glenn Frey

A group of celebrities said that they are not attending the Oscars this year due to its lack of diversity. Which of these actors is _not_ boycotting?

Rock is this year's Oscars host. Tyrese Gibson, who is supporting the [boycott](http://www.buzzfeed.com/emaoconnor/here-are-all-the-celebrities-boycotting-the-oscars-this-year#.kuDQn0glYQ), encouraged Rock to "make a statement” about the lack of diversity,

It's Chris Rock.

9\. #OscarsSoWhite

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