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1. The Federal Reserve has slashed1 a key interest rate by half a percentage point, as it seeks to revive the economy. The cut marks the second half-point reduction this month. The Fed said the financial market turmoil2 will likely continue to restrain spending, partly due to the tight credit market.
2. With just six days to Election Day, Democrat3 Barack Obama accused Republican John McCain of taking a low road by labeling him a socialist4. McCain met with military officers and national security advisors5 before saying Obama isn't up to the job of protecting the country.
3. An earthquake that measures 6.4 on the Richter scale rattled6 southeast Pakistan. At least 170 people are dead and 15,000 are homeless.
4. A South Florida man is under arrest for leading police on a chase that lasted more than half an hour. He ended up sitting on a patio7 chair after stopping his minivan and surrendered as police arrested him.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. low road: n.
Behavior or practice that is deceitful or immoral8.
2. up to sth.
[in questions and negatives]
clever, good, or well enough to do something.
3. minivan: n.
a large car with seats for six to eight people.
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