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1. President Bush outlines a 7-billion-dollar strategy to prepare for a pandemic influenza outbreak, aiming to protect 20 million Americans against bird flu.
2. In Iraq, eight are killed by roadside bombs and shootings as the government accuses a Moroccan of involvement in a September triple car bombing.
3. Israel kills 2 top Palestinian fugitives in missile attacks on their cars in Gaza, triggering threats of revenge by militants.
4. Britain's Prince Charles and wife Camilla begin a weeklong tour of the United States in New York, paying tribute to victims of the 9/11 attacks.
5. The observation deck atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza reopens for the first time in 20 years, offering a stunning view of New York City
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. fugitive
fugitive fugitives
A fugitive is someone who is running away or hiding, usually in order to avoid being caught by the police.
The rebel leader was a fugitive from justice.
...the fugitive train robber.
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2. plaza
plaza plazas
A plaza is an open square in a city.
Across the busy plaza, vendors sell hot dogs and croissant sandwiches.
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