美联社新闻一分钟 2006-01-10

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1. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon resumes breathing on his own and moves his hand and leg in response to stimulation¹ as doctors begin bringing him out of an induced coma².

2. Vice³ President Dick Cheney is taken to the hospital experiencing shortness of breath. He is out hours later and was expected at the White House Monday.

3. The issue of the executive authority is expected to dominate Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Supreme⁴ Court nominee⁵ Samuel Alito opening Monday.

4. 2 suicide bombers⁶ dressed as police try to attack National Police Day celebrations in Iraq. Police kill 1 but the other explodes his vest, killing⁷ 29 people.

5. Howard Stern begins his new satellite radio show, denying rumors⁸ he's married his long-time girlfriend with a comment complete with a federally banned expletive

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. stimulation : noun [U]
when something causes someone or something to become more active or enthusiastic, or to develop or function:
e.g. the chemical stimulation of drugs

2. vest :noun [C]
(1)a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, which covers the upper part of the body and which is worn for extra warmth
(2)a shirt without sleeves, usually made out of cotton, which is worn in the summer or for sport

3. complete with :
having equipment or features
e.g. The house comes complete with swimming pool and sauna.

4. expletive :noun [C]
a swear word:
e.g. She dropped the book on her foot and let out a row/string of expletives