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1. The White House is expressing strong displeasure over the attacks against anti-government protesters in Bahrain. Police in Bahrain fired tear gas and used clubs against demonstrators. Medical officials said four people were killed.

2. Federal authorities have charged more than 100 doctors, nurses and physical therapists in nine cities with Medicare fraud. Attorney General Eric Holder¹ says the arrests show that health care fraud is not easy money.

3. Two Americans were among 12 people killed when a tourist boat sank in Vietnam. It's the worst such accident since the country opened to foreign visitors 25 years ago. Fifteen people survived and police are now investigating.

4. The world's largest aquarium² is getting some new guests. Dolphins are now splashing in the massive tanks in Atlanta. The $110 million exhibit set to open in April.

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1 holder
n.持有者，占有者；(台，架等)支持物
参考例句：
The holder of the office of chairman is reponsible for arranging meetings.担任主席职位的人负责安排会议。 That runner is the holder of the world record for the hundred-yard dash.那位运动员是一百码赛跑世界纪录的保持者。

2 aquarium
n.水族馆，养鱼池，玻璃缸
参考例句：
The first time I saw seals was in an aquarium.我第一次看见海豹是在水族馆里。 I'm going to the aquarium with my parents this Sunday.这个星期天，我要和父母一起到水族馆去。