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Good afternoon from the CNN Center in Atlanta. I'm Naamua Delaney. Thanks for checking in with us. Here's a look at what's happening Now In the News.

A journalist in Zimbabwe tells CNN a deal has been reached between incumbent1 Robert Mugabe to resign three days after presidential elections there. The move clears the way for opposition2 candidate Morgan Tsvangirai to take office. This news comes from three sources inside Tsvangirai's party, the Movement for Democratic Change. Zimbabweans have yet to hear definitive3 election results, fueling speculation4 Mugabe was possibly working on an exit strategy. Mugabe has been in power 28 years. The Zimbabwean government has denied CNN and other international news organizations' permission to enter the country to report on the elections.

President Bush has arrived in Romania for his final NATO summit. He's pledging complete support for Ukraine's and Georgia's bids to join NATO. Russia strongly opposes their future membership. France and Germany have also voiced objections.

Police say a shooting at a North Carolina temporary agency appears to be related to a domestic dispute. They tell affiliate5 WRAL a man shot two women, killing6 one of them. The alleged7 gunman was also fatally shot. It happened in Louisburg about an hour north of Raleigh.

You may not pass as many big rigs on the roads today. That's because some independent truck drivers could walk off the job. It's part of a grass-roots effort organized on the internet to protest rising gas prices. Diesel8 has already hit four bucks9 a gallon in at least 17 states. Most truckers aren't reimbursed10 for that extra cost.

Commuters in Broward County, Florida couldn't believe their eyes this morning - an alligator11 hanging out on the side of the road. It was enough to slow traffic. Eventually authorities lassoed the gator, even had to do a bit of alligator wrestling. It was hauled away, and because it is too large to rerelease, authorities say it will be destroyed.

Well, that's a quick look at what's making news this hour. Stay with CNN for more on these stories and the other news of the day.


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1 incumbent wbmzy     
adj.成为责任的,有义务的;现任的,在职的
参考例句:
  • He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
  • It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。
2 opposition eIUxU     
n.反对,敌对
参考例句:
  • The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
  • The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
3 definitive YxSxF     
adj.确切的,权威性的;最后的,决定性的
参考例句:
  • This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
  • No one has come up with a definitive answer as to why this should be so.至于为什么该这样,还没有人给出明确的答复。
4 speculation 9vGwe     
n.思索,沉思;猜测;投机
参考例句:
  • Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
  • There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。
5 affiliate TVBzj     
vt.使隶(附)属于;n.附属机构,分公司
参考例句:
  • Our New York company has an affiliate in Los Angeles.我们的纽约公司在洛杉矶有一个下属企业。
  • What is the difference between affiliate and regular membership?固定会员和附属会员之间的区别是什么?
6 killing kpBziQ     
n.巨额利润;突然赚大钱,发大财
参考例句:
  • Investors are set to make a killing from the sell-off.投资者准备清仓以便大赚一笔。
  • Last week my brother made a killing on Wall Street.上个周我兄弟在华尔街赚了一大笔。
7 alleged gzaz3i     
a.被指控的,嫌疑的
参考例句:
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
8 diesel ql6zo     
n.柴油发动机,内燃机
参考例句:
  • We experimented with diesel engines to drive the pumps.我们试着用柴油机来带动水泵。
  • My tractor operates on diesel oil.我的那台拖拉机用柴油开动。
9 bucks a391832ce78ebbcfc3ed483cc6d17634     
n.雄鹿( buck的名词复数 );钱;(英国十九世纪初的)花花公子;(用于某些表达方式)责任v.(马等)猛然弓背跃起( buck的第三人称单数 );抵制;猛然震荡;马等尥起后蹄跳跃
参考例句:
  • They cost ten bucks. 这些值十元钱。
  • They are hunting for bucks. 他们正在猎雄兔。 来自《简明英汉词典》
10 reimbursed ca62e2177b2f3520aa42f86b71b836ce     
v.偿还,付还( reimburse的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • Any out-of-pocket expenses incurred on the firm's business will be reimbursed. 由公司业务产生的开销都可以报销。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Employees are reimbursed for any legal fees incurred when they relocate. 员工调往异地工作时,他们可以报销由此产生的所有法律服务费用。 来自《简明英汉词典》
11 alligator XVgza     
n.短吻鳄(一种鳄鱼)
参考例句:
  • She wandered off to play with her toy alligator.她开始玩鳄鱼玩具。
  • Alligator skin is five times more costlier than leather.鳄鱼皮比通常的皮革要贵5倍。

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