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CNN 2008-09-04

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Hope you’re having a great day, I’m Nicole Lapin at the CNN Center in Atlanta. Here’s a look at what’s happening NOW IN THE NEWS.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is getting ready to introduce herself to America. She’s delivering the keynote address at the Republican National Convention this evening. She took a tour of the podium in St. Paul, Minnesota early this morning. Palin says she is excited about her speech. High-profile Republicans are praising the little-known governor. A former New York mayor, Rudy Giuliani says that Palin has tremendous confidence.    

President Bush meanwhile is set to tour some of the damage left behind by hurricane Gustav, the damage estimate is ranging from 2 billion dollars to 10 billion dollars. The governors of Louisiana and Mississippi have already asked for federal disaster declarations for areas affected1 by the storm, the declaration will basically free up federal dollars to help families and businesses rebuild.

Meanwhile the Florida Governor Charlie Crist has issued a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Hanna gains strength in the Atlantic. There is no certainty though that it would actually hit Florida.  

Overseas, now outraged2 Pakistan officials say a cross-border attack today by coalition3 forces killed at least 20 civilians4. They say that helicopters ferried the troops from Afghanistan to a tribal5 area of south Waziristan, a haven6 for Taliban fighters. Pakistan calls the attack a grave provocation7. Officials with the US-led coalitions8 say that they knew nothing about the attack.

Other violence today. Snipers fired on the limousine9 of Pakistan’s Prime Minister, striking the window at least twice. Officials refused, though, to confirm if the prime minister was actually in the car, saying only that he was not injured. 

In defiance10, North Korea reportedly has started reassembling its main nuclear plant. It was barely two months ago, you might recall, that Pyongyang blew up this water cooling tower in exchange for energy aid and removal from the US list of terror sponsors. Well, the terror list is the sticking point. The Bush Administration is holding out for an anti-nuke verification agreement. North Korea says the US is breaking the anti-nuke agreement.

Switching gears, a new spaghetti eating champion was crowned over the weekend and to win he had to knock off the already crowned hot dog eating champion. The 2,500-dollar first prize might have been part of this motivation as Bob Shoudt put away more than 5 kilos of pasta in the annual chili11 spaghetti eat-off. Now Shoudt is ranked number 5 by the International Federation12 of Competitive Eating. Joey Chestnut13, the hot dog champion he vanquished14 is also the federation’s number one eater.

Well enjoy your lunch. Those are the headlines at this hour, for more on those stories and other news of the day, CNN is always your source online, on TV, or on your cell phone.


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1 affected TzUzg0     
adj.不自然的,假装的
参考例句:
  • She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
  • His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
2 outraged VmHz8n     
a.震惊的,义愤填膺的
参考例句:
  • Members of Parliament were outraged by the news of the assassination. 议会议员们被这暗杀的消息激怒了。
  • He was outraged by their behavior. 他们的行为使他感到愤慨。
3 coalition pWlyi     
n.结合体,同盟,结合,联合
参考例句:
  • The several parties formed a coalition.这几个政党组成了政治联盟。
  • Coalition forces take great care to avoid civilian casualties.联盟军队竭尽全力避免造成平民伤亡。
4 civilians 2a8bdc87d05da507ff4534c9c974b785     
平民,百姓( civilian的名词复数 ); 老百姓
参考例句:
  • the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
  • At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后,至少有300名平民下落不明。
5 tribal ifwzzw     
adj.部族的,种族的
参考例句:
  • He became skilled in several tribal lingoes.他精通几种部族的语言。
  • The country was torn apart by fierce tribal hostilities.那个国家被部落间的激烈冲突弄得四分五裂。
6 haven 8dhzp     
n.安全的地方,避难所,庇护所
参考例句:
  • It's a real haven at the end of a busy working day.忙碌了一整天后,这真是一个安乐窝。
  • The school library is a little haven of peace and quiet.学校的图书馆是一个和平且安静的小避风港。
7 provocation QB9yV     
n.激怒,刺激,挑拨,挑衅的事物,激怒的原因
参考例句:
  • He's got a fiery temper and flares up at the slightest provocation.他是火爆性子,一点就着。
  • They did not react to this provocation.他们对这一挑衅未作反应。
8 coalitions d0242280efffddf593dc27d3aa62fa55     
结合体,同盟( coalition的名词复数 ); (两党或多党)联合政府
参考例句:
  • History testifies to the ineptitude of coalitions in waging war. 历史昭示我们,多数国家联合作战,其进行甚为困难。
  • All the coalitions in history have disintegrated sooner or later. 历史上任何联盟迟早都垮台了。
9 limousine B3NyJ     
n.豪华轿车
参考例句:
  • A chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady.司机为这个高贵的女士打开了豪华轿车的车门。
  • We arrived in fine style in a hired limousine.我们很气派地乘坐出租的豪华汽车到达那里。
10 defiance RmSzx     
n.挑战,挑衅,蔑视,违抗
参考例句:
  • He climbed the ladder in defiance of the warning.他无视警告爬上了那架梯子。
  • He slammed the door in a spirit of defiance.他以挑衅性的态度把门砰地一下关上。
11 chili JOlzm     
n.辣椒
参考例句:
  • He helped himself to another two small spoonfuls of chili oil.他自己下手又加了两小勺辣椒油。
  • It has chocolate,chili,and other spices.有巧克力粉,辣椒,和其他的调味品。
12 federation htCzMS     
n.同盟,联邦,联合,联盟,联合会
参考例句:
  • It is a federation of 10 regional unions.它是由十个地方工会结合成的联合会。
  • Mr.Putin was inaugurated as the President of the Russian Federation.普京正式就任俄罗斯联邦总统。
13 chestnut XnJy8     
n.栗树,栗子
参考例句:
  • We have a chestnut tree in the bottom of our garden.我们的花园尽头有一棵栗树。
  • In summer we had tea outdoors,under the chestnut tree.夏天我们在室外栗树下喝茶。
14 vanquished 3ee1261b79910819d117f8022636243f     
v.征服( vanquish的过去式和过去分词 );战胜;克服;抑制
参考例句:
  • She had fought many battles, vanquished many foes. 她身经百战,挫败过很多对手。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • I vanquished her coldness with my assiduity. 我对她关心照顾从而消除了她的冷淡。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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