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1. Israel's Security Cabinet decided Wednesday to send troops deeper into Lebanon in an attempt to further damage Hezbollah forces before a ceasefire is imposed.
2. US troops have arrested four Iraqi men in the kidnapping of American journalist Jill Carroll, who was freed in March after 82 days in captivity. The arrests were made about a month ago in the Anbar province west of Baghdad.
3. Oregon officials say several wildfires have burned through hundreds of acres in the Mount Hood Wilderness. Three hundred fifty firefighters are battling the blazes that have already forced the evacuation of two campgrounds.
4. And Robin Williams is seeking treatment for alcoholism. According to his publicist, the 55-year-old Williams recently began drinking again after 20 years of sobriety.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. captivity: n-uncount.
Captivity is the state of being kept imprisoned or enclosed.
2. campground: n-count.
A campground is the same as a campsite. (mainly AM)
3. publicist: n-count.
A publicist is a person whose job involves getting publicity for people, events, or things such as films and books.
4. sobriety: n-uncount.
Sobriety is the state of being sober rather than drunk. (FORMAL)
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