publication date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 (part of Spring 2014)

category: Business

clue: She was given the keys to the kingdom just in time for them to fail.

explanation: Barra became CEO of General Motors in January 2014. Within weeks, she had to testify before Congress about GM covering up a defect involving jostled keys suddenly causing the engine to turn off, causing 13 known deaths. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, and Joanna Woods

Spring 2014 Tournament: Justin Woods. Matthew Preston. Russ Wilhelm. Steve West. The list of winners includes some very talented players. Are you prepared to do what it takes to feel the thrill of victory? This tournament will produce the game's 60th champion.

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