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 1. In Texas, 170 people have been arrested and charged following a shootout in Waco among val biker gangs, leaving nine bikers dead. Police say they're being charged with engaging in organized crimes for now. Those charges could be upgraded. Officials say five * biker gangs were involved. 

 
2. Amtrak service along the northeast corridor resumes almost a week after a train derailed in Philadelphia, killing1 eight and injuring more than 200. Amtrak authorities say trains are in complete compliance2 with federal safety orders. 
 
3. The White House is calling the capture of the Iraq city of Ramadi by Islamic State militants3 a setback4. The militants've forced eight thousand people to flee from their homes since they took over the area. 
 
4. And students in Costa Rica are tackling hunger, one insect at a time. Food Technology students created cricket cookies and beetle5 cakes to help combat hunger in developing countries. The insects offer a good source of proteins and nutrients6. 

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1 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。
2 compliance ZXyzX     
n.顺从；服从；附和；屈从
参考例句：
  • I was surprised by his compliance with these terms.我对他竟然依从了这些条件而感到吃惊。
  • She gave up the idea in compliance with his desire.她顺从他的愿望而放弃自己的主意。
3 militants 3fa50c1e4338320d8495907fdc5bdbaf     
激进分子，好斗分子( militant的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The militants have been sporadically fighting the government for years. 几年来，反叛分子一直对政府实施零星的战斗。
  • Despite the onslaught, Palestinian militants managed to fire off rockets. 尽管如此，巴勒斯坦的激进分子仍然发射导弹。
4 setback XzuwD     
n.退步，挫折，挫败
参考例句：
  • Since that time there has never been any setback in his career.从那时起他在事业上一直没有遇到周折。
  • She views every minor setback as a disaster.她把每个较小的挫折都看成重大灾难。
5 beetle QudzV     
n.甲虫，近视眼的人
参考例句：
  • A firefly is a type of beetle.萤火虫是一种甲虫。
  • He saw a shiny green beetle on a leaf.我看见树叶上有一只闪闪发光的绿色甲虫。
6 nutrients 6a1e1ed248a3ac49744c39cc962fb607     
n.（食品或化学品）营养物，营养品( nutrient的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • a lack of essential nutrients 基本营养的缺乏
  • Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. 营养素被吸收进血液。 来自《简明英汉词典》

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