1. The US death toll in Iraq has exceeded 100 for the month of October. So far, it's the 4th deadliest month for American forces since the war began in March of 2003.

2. KFC has announced plans to phase out trans fats from its fast food menu. While fried chicken is among the items getting a makeover, the company is still searching for a way to take the artery-clogging fat out of its biscuits.

3. One gallery is taking the phrase “high art” quite literally. An installation in San Francisco features a 2-foot-high marijuana plant. According to the artist, it's intended to spark debate about the drug's illegal and medicinal use.

4. And caught on tape. A sword-wielding man is overpowered by police in Hamburg, Germany. He was reportedly stopped by several officers after attempting to exit a train station without a ticket

WORDS IN THE NEWS


1. phase out : PHR-V
If something is phased out, people gradually stop using it..

2. makeover : N-COUNT
If an organization or system is given a makeover, important changes are made in order to improve it.

3. clog : VB
When something clogs a hole or place, it blocks it so that nothing can pass through..

4. wield : VB
If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.

5. overpower : VB
If you overpower someone, you manage to take hold of and keep hold of them, although they struggle a lot.