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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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。