CNN 2009-09-12

Good morning, I am Melissa Long here at the CNN center in Atlanta with a look at some of the stories happening NOW IN THE NEWS on this Friday.

People are remembering the shock and the sadness of the September 11th terror attacks eight years ago. It is a day of remembrance, but for the first time, it’s also a national day of service. The Red Cross is among several organizations urging people to make a commitment to volunteer today and throughout the year.

A bit of security confusion this morning on the Potomac River in Washington D.C. There were reports that the U.S. coast guards tried to prevent a boat from entering the security zone near the Pentagon where President Obama attended an event commemorating¹ the 9/11 attacks. D.C. police and an FBI source say the incident was prompted by a training exercise. The coast guard says it is looking into whether it was a training exercise. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says no shots were fired during the incident.

There are new calls for South Carolina’s embattled Governor to quit. Dozens of state Republican officials agreed last night to send a letter to Governor Mark Sanford asking him to step down. Sanford disappeared back in June to see his mistress in Argentina, later admitted to a year long affair. Still the governor refuses to pledge, saying he will fight back.

Just one dose of a new H1N1 vaccine² may be strong enough to protect you. Scientists thought adult actually needed two doses. A study by U.S. and Australian researchers says up to 96% of adults vaccinated³ should be protected with a single dose, and also it kicks in with just ten days.

Money back guarantee and new vehicles starting Monday, GM will give new car buyers a chance to return their new wheels, no questions asked. This is a deal that lasts to November. There are major restrictions⁴. I don’t think it will be a surprise to hear that. Like don’t go over 4,000 miles if you’re really not sure you want to keep the vehicle.

Those are the headlines for you at this hour. Do stay with CNN and CNN.com for more on these stories or other news that develops today.

1 commemorating   

v.纪念，庆祝( commemorate的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• He was presented with a scroll commemorating his achievements. 他被授予一幅卷轴，以表彰其所做出的成就。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The post office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers. 邮局发行了一个纪念美国著名演艺人员的系列邮票。 来自互联网

2 vaccine   

n.牛痘苗，疫苗；adj.牛痘的，疫苗的

参考例句：

• The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives.脊髓灰质炎疫苗挽救了数以百万计的生命。
• She takes a vaccine against influenza every fall.她每年秋季接种流感疫苗。

3 vaccinated   

[医]已接种的，种痘的，接种过疫菌的

参考例句：

• I was vaccinated against tetanus. 我接种了破伤风疫苗。
• Were you vaccinated against smallpox as a child? 你小时候打过天花疫苗吗？

4 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