1.Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid says South Dakota Democrat Tim Johnson has shown significant improvement following his recent brain surgery, but he won't say whether or not Johnson has regained consciousness.

2.British Prime Minister Tony Blair made a surprise visit to Iraq where he vowed support for the fledgling democracy. It's his 6th visit to the country since the 2003 US-led invasion

3.Funeral services were held for 5 murdered prostitutes in eastern England. This as investigators continue their search for the so-called Ipswich Ripper.

4.And look at him go. Professional bungee jumper AJ Hackett broke a world record with this 764-foot leap off China's Macao Tower.

WORDS IN THE NEWS


1. fledgling : ADJ
You use fledgling to describe a person, organization, or system that is new or without experience.

2. prostitute : N-COUNT
A prostitute is a person, usually a woman, who has sex with men in exchange for money.

3. bungee jumping : N=UNCOUNT
If someone goes bungee jumping, they jump from a high place such as a bridge or cliff with a long piece of strong elastic cord tied around their ankle connecting them to the bridge or cliff.