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2008.05.12
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1. President Bush says 1 it can to states affected by the latest round of severe weather. Tornadoes and storms are being blamed for at least 23 deaths in three states including at least 14 in Missouri.
2. Media in Myanmar are reporting that the death toll from the cyclone last week has jumped to more than 28,000 but aid groups are warning 2 . Today a Red Cross boat carrying rice and drinking water for cyclone victims sank. The ship was the first Red Cross shipment into the disaster area.
3. Mother's Day is not a day off for Hillary Clinton. The former First Lady and her daughter Chelsea campaign today in West Virginia. Clinton is 3 on Tuesday to keep her campaign afloat. But political analysts say even an overwhelming triumph is 4 with Barack Obama.
4. And the White House has released these pictures of Jenna Bush's wedding. Bush and Henry Hager, her beau exchanged vows last night in Crawford, Texas. President Bush is 5 as a quote "really good guy" .
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WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. afloat: adj.
If a person, business, or country stays afloat or is kept afloat, they have just enough money to pay their debts and continue operating. 2. triumph: n.
an important victory or success after a difficult struggle. 3. son-in-law: n.
the husband of your daughter. |
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