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1. Due to the recent bombings in the Middle East, the U.S. Embassy has told Americans living in Lebanon that they need to have a single bag packed to be ready if they want to leave. A commercial ship and military helicopters will transport (the) Americans out of the country tomorrow.
2．Nearly 100 people are dead and at least 77 are missing after a tsunami hit a densely populated Indonesian island Monday. A 6-foot wall of water slammed Jisland where emergency crews are still evacuating residents and tourists.
3. A blistering heat wave is taking over the US. Many cities across the country have hit the triple digits, prompting officials to warn to check on the elderly and to keep hydrated.
4. NASA Chief Michael Griffin says the Space Agency is back on track after the Columbia disaster. Space shuttle Discovery landed safely in Florida this morning.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. slam: vb.
If one thing slams into or against another, it hits or crashes in it with great force.
2. blistering: adj.
Blistering heat is very great heat.
3. on track: phr.
If someone or something is on track, they are acting or progressing in a way that is likely to result in success |