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1. The state of Pennsylvania was recovering from a crippling¹ ice storm that took down power lines this week, nearly half a million customers remained without electricity in the

greater Philadelphia area Thursday. Officials say most of the customer will be back online by later Friday.

2. In Wisconsin, authorities² are now confirming a rare multi-million dollars Stradivarious violin has been recovered . The violin was stolen during an attack last month. 3 people have been arrested in connection with the theft.

3. And despite warnings about the terrorist³ threat at the Sochi Olympics, travelers to the city's airport say there is a little hassle at the checkpoint. AP employees starting their journey to Sochi report not having to remove the liquids from their bags. This week department of homeland security⁴ warned possible plots involving "toothpaste bombs".

4. And president Barack Obama wishing Jay Leno well. The tonight show host is preparing well for his final show on Thursday night. Comedian⁵ Jimmy Fallon takes over the tonight show later this month.

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1 crippling
adj.严重损害身体的；有严重后果的v.削弱“cripple”的现在分词；使受损
参考例句：
He was burdened with crippling debts. 他负债累累，深受其害。来自《简明英汉词典》 The American military presence on the islands had suffered a crippling blow. 该群岛上的美国部队受到了严重打击。来自辞典例句

2 authorities
n.当局，权力，权威；权威( authority的名词复数 )；权力；学术权威；[复数]当权者
参考例句：
They interceded with the authorities on behalf of the detainees. 他们为被拘留者向当局求情。 At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities. 我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实。来自《简明英汉词典》

3 terrorist
n.恐怖主义者，恐怖分子
参考例句：
Without the gun,I'm a sitting duck for any terrorist.没有这支枪，我就成了恐怖分子下手的目标了。 The district was put on red alert during a terrorist's bomb scare.这个地区在得到恐怖分子炸弹恐吓后作了应急准备。

4 security
n.安全，安全感；防护措施；保证(金)，抵押(品)；债券，证券
参考例句：
A security guard brought him down with a flying tackle.一名保安人员飞身把他抱倒。 There was tight security at the airport when the President's plane landed.总统的专机降落时，机场的保安措施很严密。

5 comedian
n.喜剧演员；滑稽演员
参考例句：
The comedian tickled the crowd with his jokes.喜剧演员的笑话把人们逗乐了。 The comedian enjoyed great popularity during the 30's.那位喜剧演员在三十年代非常走红。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-02-10