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And hello, I am Melissa Long here at the CNN center in Atlanta, with some of the stories that are happening NOW IN THE NEWS.

And surrounded by family members, Senator Edward Kennedy left a Massachusetts hospital this morning, a day after doctors announced that he has a malignant¹ brain tumor². Kennedy waved to a crowd of supporters and reporters, gave them a thumbs-up sign before getting into a vehicle. The 76-year-old Democrat³ was hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a seizure⁴ at his home. Doctors announced on Tuesday that the seizure was caused by a tumor in his brain.

Myanmar's government won't allow US naval⁵ ships and helicopters to deliver aid to cyclone⁶ victims. The state-run media said that the country's military government the Junta⁷ fears the US will invade to take Myanmar's oil reserves. And meantime the UN Sectary General Ban Ki-Moon says that Myanmar will allow nine US helicopters to deliver aid in the remote areas.

President Bush has found a new way to reach out to the Cuban people. Earlier today he unveiled the change in US policy, letting Americans send cell phones to Cubans and this move comes a month after Cuba's president eased restrictions⁸, allowing Cubans to buy mobile phones. The change in US policy also comes as Cuban-Americans mark the 106th anniversary of Cuban independence.

Fair warning for the millions of people hitting the road over the Memorial Day weekend: pack some extra cash to pay for the gas. AAA reports the national average for a gallon of regular is just under $3.81. That's up 60 cents from a year ago at this time.

And Fleet Week begins today in Manhattan. Five American warships⁹ will drop anchor for the 21st annual observance. More than 3000 sailors and marines will paint the town. Three Canadian ships will also arrive for that 8-day event.

Those are the headlines making news at this hour. For more on these stories or other news of the day, remember CNN is your source whether you're surfing the web, watching television or you happen to be on the go with your cell phone.

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1 malignant
adj.恶性的，致命的；恶意的，恶毒的
参考例句：
Alexander got a malignant slander.亚历山大受到恶意的诽谤。 He started to his feet with a malignant glance at Winston.他爬了起来，不高兴地看了温斯顿一眼。

2 tumor
n.（肿）瘤，肿块(英)tumour
参考例句：
He was died of a malignant tumor.他死于恶性肿瘤。 The surgeons irradiated the tumor.外科医生用X射线照射那个肿瘤。

3 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。

4 seizure
n.没收；占有；抵押
参考例句：
The seizure of contraband is made by customs.那些走私品是被海关没收的。 The courts ordered the seizure of all her property.法院下令查封她所有的财产。

5 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。

6 cyclone
n.旋风，龙卷风
参考例句：
An exceptionally violent cyclone hit the town last night.昨晚异常猛烈的旋风吹袭了那个小镇。 The cyclone brought misery to thousands of people.旋风给成千上万的人带来苦难。

7 junta
n.团体；政务审议会
参考例句：
The junta reacted violently to the perceived threat to its authority.军政府感到自身权力受威胁而进行了激烈反击。 A military junta took control of the country.一个军政权控制了国家。

8 restrictions
约束( restriction的名词复数 )；管制；制约因素；带限制性的条件（或规则）
参考例句：
I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。 a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

9 warships
军舰，战舰( warship的名词复数 )；舰只
参考例句：
The enemy warships were disengaged from the battle after suffering heavy casualties. 在遭受惨重伤亡后，敌舰退出了海战。 The government fitted out warships and sailors for them. 政府给他们配备了战舰和水手。