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Hello to you, I’m Creshon Saunders. This is the cnn.com Newsroom in Atlanta. Here is a look at what’s happening NOW IN THE NEWS.

President-elecet Barack Obama has picked retired¹ Army General Eric Shinseki to be the nominee² for Veterans Affairs Secretary in his cabinet. Shinseki is a former Army Chief of Staff and a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. In making the nomination³, Obama says Shinkseki will help modernize⁴ the VA to meet the challenges of our time.

A Greek police officer faces premeditated murder charges for shooting a teenager Saturday night. The shooting sparked demonstrations⁵ and riots, leaving a trail of destruction in two Greek cities. The officer claimed he shot the 16 year old as he and a group of teens attacked the police officer's car. The Greek interior minister is pleading for restraint and says the shooting is under investigation⁶.

As the humanitarian⁷ crisis worsens in Zimbabwe, Kenya's prime minister is calling for troops to dislodge President Robert Mugabei, and a Church of England official is calling for Mugabe to face trial for crimes against humanity.

Today the nation commemorates⁸ the 67th anniversary of the Japanese surprised attack on Pearl Harbor. Almost 2400 Americans were killed when Japanese fighter pilots bombed 12 naval⁹ vessels¹⁰ December 7th, 1941. Thousands of military vets¹¹ and others are expected at a ceremony in Hawaii.

"Four Christmases" held on to the top spot on the box office for the second week in a row. The Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon holiday comedy pulled an estimated 18 million dollars this weekend, raising its 12 day total to about 70 million bucks¹². "Twilight¹³ " and "Bolt" rounded out the top 3.

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1 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。

2 nominee
n.被提名者；被任命者；被推荐者
参考例句：
His nominee for vice president was elected only after a second ballot.他提名的副总统在两轮投票后才当选。 Mr.Francisco is standing as the official nominee for the post of District Secretary.弗朗西斯科先生是行政书记职位的正式提名人。

3 nomination
n.提名，任命，提名权
参考例句：
John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。 Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。

4 modernize
vt.使现代化，使适应现代的需要
参考例句：
It was their manifest failure to modernize the country's industries.他们使国家进行工业现代化，明显失败了。 There is a pressing need to modernise our electoral system.我们的选举制度迫切需要现代化。

5 demonstrations
证明( demonstration的名词复数 )；表明；表达；游行示威
参考例句：
Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。 The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。

6 investigation
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。 He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

7 humanitarian
n.人道主义者，博爱者，基督凡人论者
参考例句：
She has many humanitarian interests and contributes a lot to them.她拥有很多慈善事业，并作了很大的贡献。 The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area.英国政府现已暂停对这一地区的人道主义援助。

8 commemorates
n.纪念，庆祝( commemorate的名词复数 )v.纪念，庆祝( commemorate的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
A tombstone is erected in memory of whoever it commemorates. 墓碑是为纪念它所纪念的人而建的。来自《简明英汉词典》 A tablet commemorates his patriotic activities. 碑文铭记他的爱国行动。来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

9 naval
adj.海军的，军舰的，船的
参考例句：
He took part in a great naval battle.他参加了一次大海战。 The harbour is an important naval base.该港是一个重要的海军基地。

10 vessels
n.血管( vessel的名词复数 )；船；容器；（具有特殊品质或接受特殊品质的）人
参考例句：
The river is navigable by vessels of up to 90 tons. 90 吨以下的船只可以从这条河通过。来自《简明英汉词典》 All modern vessels of any size are fitted with radar installations. 所有现代化船只都有雷达装置。来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

11 vets
abbr.veterans （复数）老手，退伍军人；veterinaries （复数）兽医n.兽医( vet的名词复数 )；老兵；退伍军人；兽医诊所v.审查（某人过去的记录、资格等）( vet的第三人称单数 )；调查；检查；诊疗
参考例句：
I helped train many young vets and veterinary nurses too. 我还帮助培训了许多年青的兽医和护士。来自互联网 In fact, we've expanded mental health counseling and services for our vets. 实际上，我们已经扩大了退伍军人的心理健康咨询和服务。来自互联网

12 bucks
n.雄鹿( buck的名词复数 )；钱；（英国十九世纪初的）花花公子；（用于某些表达方式）责任v.（马等）猛然弓背跃起( buck的第三人称单数 )；抵制；猛然震荡；马等尥起后蹄跳跃
参考例句：
They cost ten bucks. 这些值十元钱。 They are hunting for bucks. 他们正在猎雄兔。来自《简明英汉词典》

13 twilight
n.暮光，黄昏；暮年，晚期，衰落时期
参考例句：
Twilight merged into darkness.夕阳的光辉融于黑暗中。 Twilight was sweet with the smell of lilac and freshly turned earth.薄暮充满紫丁香和新翻耕的泥土的香味。