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1. President Barack Obama will meet with BP executives today for the first time since the Gulf¹ oil spill started. Last night, the president addressed the nation from the Oval Office, saying BP must set aside whatever money is needed to compensate² those affected³ by the spill.

2. Randy Jackson, brother of the late Michael Jackson, has been hospitalized in southern California. The 48-year-old apparently⁴ experienced chest pains Tuesday, and was taken to a Pasadena hospital. It's believed Jackson suffered a minor⁵ heart attack, but doctors are still waiting for test results to confirm that.

3. Murder suspect Joran Van der Sloot is looking for a new attorney The 22-year-old’s defense⁶ lawyer quitted Tuesday amid death threats. Maximo Altez says he will represent Van der Sloot until the Dutchman's family arrives in Peru later this week. Van der Sloot is accused of killing⁷ 21-year-old Stephany Flores inside his Lima hotel room.

4. The NBA Finals is headed to a Game 7. The LA Lakers forced the deciding game last night by blowing out the Boston Celtics, final score 89 to 67. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers, scoring 26 points. Game 7 is Thursday in LA.

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1 gulf
n.海湾；深渊，鸿沟；分歧，隔阂
参考例句：
The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。 There is a gulf between the two cities.这两座城市间有个海湾。

2 compensate
vt.补偿，赔偿；酬报 vi.弥补；补偿；抵消
参考例句：
She used her good looks to compensate her lack of intelligence. 她利用她漂亮的外表来弥补智力的不足。 Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health. 一个人失去了键康是不可弥补的。

3 affected
adj.不自然的，假装的
参考例句：
She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。 His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

4 apparently
adv.显然地；表面上，似乎
参考例句：
An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。 He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。

5 minor
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。 I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

6 defense
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
参考例句：
The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。 The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

7 killing
n.巨额利润；突然赚大钱，发大财
参考例句：
Investors are set to make a killing from the sell-off.投资者准备清仓以便大赚一笔。 Last week my brother made a killing on Wall Street.上个周我兄弟在华尔街赚了一大笔。

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AP美联社一分钟新闻(2010-06-19)