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Good afternoon from the CNN Center in Atlanta, I'm Reggie Aqui. Here's a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS.

Democratic Senator Barack Obama has 52 million reasons to love the month of June. His campaign officials say that's how much he raised just last month with his average donation only 68 bucks1. It's more than double the amount Obama raised in May. Republican Senator John McCain's campaign raised about 22 million in June, the best fundraising month yet for them. McCain will receive 85 million dollars in public financing in September for use through Election Day. Obama's campaign reversed course last month, saying it would not accept public financing and raise and spend its own money instead.

In Washington today, former Vice2 President Al Gore3 says America must do something serious about rising energy prices and the threat of global warming. The Nobel Peace Prize winner wants the country to get all its electricity from renewable and non-polluting sources within 10 years. Gore says a new political environment presents an opportunity for bold steps. His Alliance for Climate Protection estimates it will cost up to 3 trillion dollars to convert the US to environmentally friendly electricity.

No changes at the gas pump. AAA is reporting the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is holding at $4. 11, which is the previous day's record price. Alaska has the most expensive gas; they are averaging about ($)4. 62 a gallon. If you look for the cheapest gas, you have to go to the Show-Me State, Missouri, ($)3. 94 a gallon there.

The FBI is reportedly investigating IndyMac Bancorp for possible mortgage fraud. A CNN source says agents are looking at whether IndyMac provided false information to give loans to risky4 borrowers. The FBI is not confirming it's looking at IndyMac, but it did say it's investigating 21 lending companies. IndyMac is the California bank taken over by the federal government last week.

Harvard researchers suggest some cigarette makers5 are trying to hook young smokers6 with milder menthol cigarettes. According to the scientists, higher menthol levels popular with older smokers are too strong for new smokers. A spokesman for Philip Morris USA denies the allegations. Ten years ago, tobacco companies and state governments made an agreement that prohibits companies from targeting the young.

Those are the headlines making news this hour. Please stick with CNN for more on these stories and the other news of the day.


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1 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》
2 vice NU0zQ     
n.坏事;恶习;[pl.]台钳,老虎钳;adj.副的
参考例句:
  • He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
  • They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。
3 gore gevzd     
n.凝血,血污;v.(动物)用角撞伤,用牙刺破;缝以补裆;顶
参考例句:
  • The fox lay dying in a pool of gore.狐狸倒在血泊中奄奄一息。
  • Carruthers had been gored by a rhinoceros.卡拉瑟斯被犀牛顶伤了。
4 risky IXVxe     
adj.有风险的,冒险的
参考例句:
  • It may be risky but we will chance it anyhow.这可能有危险,但我们无论如何要冒一冒险。
  • He is well aware how risky this investment is.他心里对这项投资的风险十分清楚。
5 makers 22a4efff03ac42c1785d09a48313d352     
n.制造者,制造商(maker的复数形式)
参考例句:
  • The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality. 这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
  • The makers are about to launch out a new product. 制造商们马上要生产一种新产品。 来自《简明英汉词典》
6 smokers d3e72c6ca3bac844ba5aa381bd66edba     
吸烟者( smoker的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Many smokers who are chemically addicted to nicotine cannot cut down easily. 许多有尼古丁瘾的抽烟人不容易把烟戒掉。
  • Chain smokers don't care about the dangers of smoking. 烟鬼似乎不在乎吸烟带来的种种危害。

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