美联社新闻一分钟 2007-05-26

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1. Millions of Americans on the go this Memorial Day weekend are taking a hit at the gas pumps. Gas prices are above the 3.20 level. However, experts say so far the prices aren't preventing a majority of Americans from traveling.

2. School children have been evacuated¹ from this Phoenix² school after a body was found in an air conditioning duct above the cafeteria. The body was found after officials noticed a foul³ smell in the building.

3. A Beijing-bound United Airlines 747 is safely on the ground after an apparent engine problem prompted the crew to return to Dulles. Officials say flames reportedly were coming from one of the engines after takeoff.

4. Those wanting to get a glimpse of Rosie O'Donnell shouldn't look for her on "The View." ABC says the outspoken⁴ co-host will not come back for her final few weeks on the daytime talk show, following her angry confrontation⁵ with co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck earlier in the week.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. duct: n-count
A duct is a pipe, tube, or channel which carries a liquid or gas.

2. outspoken: adj.
Someone who is outspoken gives their opinions about things openly and honestly, even if they are likely to shock or offend people.