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2008.06.25
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1. The government says US home prices fell in April at their fastest rates since 1991. Meanwhile, the Senate has overwhelmingly voted to speed up work on a 300-billion dollar foreclosure rescue plan. And a private survey says 1 is at its lowest point in 16 years.
2. More than 800 wildfires are burning across northern California. Officials say they were sparked by 2 . Hundreds of homes are threatened.
3. Divers exploring a ferry that overturned during a typhoon in the Philippines have found bodies. More than 800 people remain missing. Only about 3 have been counted.
4. More than 300 thousands baby cribs are being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says people should immediately stop using the cribs made by Jardine. 4 can break, causing children to become trapped. The cribs were sold at Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us and other stores.
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WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. foreclosure: n.
Foreclosure is when someone who has lent money to a person or organization so that they can buy property takes possession of the property because the money has not been repaid.
2. diver: n.
A diver is a person who swims under water using special breathing equipment.
3. crib: n.
A crib is a bed for a small baby.
4. spindle: n.
Any of various long thin stationary rods.
(A rod is a long, thin metal or wooden bar.)
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