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[1] Pennsylvania Congressman1 John Murtha has died. He had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery in January. The 77-year-old Democrat2 was a retired3 Marine4 Corps5 officer, who became an outspoken6 critic of the Iraq War. 

[2] Michael Jackson's personal doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death. Dr. Conrad Murray has been accused of giving Jackson the powerful anesthetic7 propofol the night before he died. Murray is expected to plead not guilty. 

[3] Authorities in Connecticut say they don't believe there are any additional victims trapped under the rubble8 of a power plant. Five people are confirmed dead after a blast at Klean Energy facility in Middletown on Sunday. Officials say the site is still too dangerous on Monday to conduct recovery efforts. 

[4] The Saints are back in New Orleans, celebrating their Super Bowl win. Drew Brees and his teammates captured the National Football League championship with a 31-17 victory over Indianapolis Colts.  


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1 Congressman TvMzt7     
n.（美）国会议员
参考例句：
  • He related several anecdotes about his first years as a congressman.他讲述自己初任议员那几年的几则轶事。
  • The congressman is meditating a reply to his critics.这位国会议员正在考虑给他的批评者一个答复。
2 democrat Xmkzf     
n.民主主义者，民主人士；民主党党员
参考例句：
  • The Democrat and the Public criticized each other.民主党人和共和党人互相攻击。
  • About two years later,he was defeated by Democrat Jimmy Carter.大约两年后，他被民主党人杰米卡特击败。
3 retired Njhzyv     
adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的
参考例句：
  • The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
  • Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
4 marine 77Izo     
adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵
参考例句：
  • Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
  • When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。
5 corps pzzxv     
n.(通信等兵种的)部队；(同类作的)一组
参考例句：
  • The medical corps were cited for bravery in combat.医疗队由于在战场上的英勇表现而受嘉奖。
  • When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。
6 outspoken 3mIz7v     
adj.直言无讳的，坦率的，坦白无隐的
参考例句：
  • He was outspoken in his criticism.他在批评中直言不讳。
  • She is an outspoken critic of the school system in this city.她是这座城市里学校制度的坦率的批评者。
7 anesthetic 8wHz9     
n.麻醉剂，麻药；adj.麻醉的，失去知觉的
参考例句：
  • He was given a general anesthetic.他被全身麻醉。
  • He was still under the influence of the anesthetic.他仍处在麻醉状态。
8 rubble 8XjxP     
n.（一堆）碎石，瓦砾
参考例句：
  • After the earthquake,it took months to clean up the rubble.地震后，花了数月才清理完瓦砾。
  • After the war many cities were full of rubble.战后许多城市到处可见颓垣残壁。

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