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1. The Hawaiian Island of Kauai is bracing for several more days of rain. This's just days after a dam burst into reservoir killing up to 7 people; the state of emergency remains in effect on the rain-soaked island to March 26.
2. Violence continues in Iraq on the third anniversary of the US-led invasion. Two civilians were killed, ten others wounded when gunmen attacked US troops stations at the governor's office in Ramadi, west of Baghdad. No word that any American soldiers were hurt.
3. President Bush says he's "encouraged by the progress Iraqis are making toward forming a unity government." The president made the remarks after returning from Camp David. He also asked Americans to remember the sacrifices of US troops.
4. This little piggy, fits in your pocket? Five newborn piglets no bigger than a pint of beer have created a stir at a farm in Devon, England. The pigs known as Pennywell miniatures will only grow to half the size of a normal pig.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. brace :verb [R]
to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:
e.g. The passengers were told to brace themselves for a crash landing.
2. reservoir :noun [C]
a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area
3. piggy : noun [C] CHILD'S WORD
a pig:
e.g. Look at those lovely little piggies, Martha!
4. piglet :noun [C]
a baby pig:
e.g. The sow had eight piglets.
5. pint :noun [C]
a measure for liquid equal to about half a litre:
e.g. a pint of milk
6. miniature :noun [C]
a smaller-than-usual version of something
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