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The Russian military says Syrian forces now control Douma, northeast of Damascus. That's the site of a suspected chemical attack on Saturday. Buses were seen going there on Thursday with evacuations underway.

House Republicans must decide who will be their next leader after Paul Ryan announced his retirement¹. Congressman² Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Kevin McCarthy of California are seen as the top contenders.

Flint, Michigan residents protested in their state capital following their governor's decision to close Flint's 4 remaining bottled water sites. Flint's water system was tainted³ with lead several years ago and many people, including children were exposed to it.

And a Boston fire truck ladder collapsed⁴ onto a three story building. A firefighter was able to climb safely out of the bucket onto the roof. He was not seriously hurt.

Shirley Smith, the Associated Press, with AP News Minute.

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1 retirement
n.退休，退职
参考例句：
She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。 I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。

2 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。

3 tainted
adj.腐坏的；污染的；沾污的；感染的v.使变质( taint的过去式和过去分词 )；使污染；败坏；被污染，腐坏，败坏
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The administration was tainted with scandal. 丑闻使得政府声名狼藉。 He was considered tainted by association with the corrupt regime. 他因与腐败政府有牵连而名誉受损。来自《简明英汉词典》

4 collapsed
adj.倒塌的
参考例句：
Jack collapsed in agony on the floor. 杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。 The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. 房顶在雪的重压下突然坍塌下来。

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