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1. Floyd Landis vows he will be cleared of any wrongdoing. The Tour de France winner says he has naturally high levels of testosterone and that's what led to a failed drug test. He made the comments during this news conference in Madrid, Spain.
2. The UN humanitarian chief is calling for a 3-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah. That would allow thousands of children, elderly and disabled people to evacuate. The civilians have been trapped for more than 2 weeks since supplies of food and medicines are dwindling.
3. At the White House, President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said they support a multinational force to keep southern Lebanon from becoming a haven for terrorists. Bush also said Secretary of State Rice is heading back to the Middle East tomorrow.
4. Homes and vehicles were underwater after more than 9 inches of rain fell in parts of Ohio. An area east of Cleveland has been declared a state of emergency. Officials estimated at least 100 people had to be evacuated from low-lying areas.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. wrongdoing: n
A wrongdoing is behavior that is illegal or immoral.
2. testosterone: n-uncount
A testosterone is a hormone found in men and male animals. It is thought to be responsible for the male sexual instinct and other male characteristics.
3. haven: n-count
A haven is a place where people and animal feel safe, secure and happy.
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