美联社新闻一分钟 2006-11-10

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1. “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley died Thursday in New York from leukemia. The CBS newsman has been remembered as a great reporter. During his career, the award-winning television journalist created a distinctive¹, powerful body of work honored with 19 Emmys.

2. Following huge Democratic wins in Tuesday’s midterm election, President Bush met with Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi during a lunch at the White House. Appearing publicly in the Oval Office, the pair emphasized finding common legislative² ground what Republicans turn over power to a Democratic majority in January.

3. With his family beside him, Republican Senator George Allen conceded defeat Thursday in his reelection bid against Democratic challenger Jim Webb. Allen’s concession³ tips the balance of power in the Senate toward Democratic control.

4. A major pain reliever is being recalled across the nation. It’s the store-brand version of the widely used acetaminophen. The recall affects 11 million bottles sold at Wal-Mart, CVS, Safeway and other major retail⁴ stores. The caplets could contain metal fragments.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. leukemia: n-uncount
Leukemia is a disease of the blood in which the body produces too many white blood cells.

2. concede: verb
If you concede something, you admit, often unwillingly⁵, that it is true or correct.

3. tip the balance: phrase
If something tips the balance, it gives someone a slight advantage.

4. acetaminophen: noun
Acetaminophen is a narcotic⁶ drug used as a pain reliever and cough suppressant.