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Authorities say they still are unsure what prompted a student to enter a high school, north of Seaatol Washington today and open fire. Police say the gunman and one of the victims are dead, three other students are in critical condition, the forth 1 was less seriously injured. Police will only say the gunman was a student in Merry Fil Pil Trak High school. Here is Merry svil policeman Rob No Moro.
The scene is scare. We have now transition [it] from a dynamic scene to an investigative scene.
FBI spokesman in Seaatol says the agency has sent personnel to help with the investigation 2. Merry Svil Mayor John Nearing says they are trying to control the victims.
It’s our priority right now to stand with the families of those who are directly affected 3 by/from this as well as with the families and the students and everybody in Merry Zil Pil Tchik High School who went through this tragic 4 event today.
Police say after the shootings the student gunman then took his own life.
One of the nurses who contracted Ebola in Dallas was sent home from the hospital today. The second nurse who got sick was also declared free of the Ebola virus. NPR’s Richard Harry 5 has that story.
The two nurses were the only people who have contracted Ebola in the United States. Both were initially 6 treated at the Texas health Prespitory Hospital in Dallas before being sent on the more specialized 7 facilities. And the femins been at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Centre in Maryland. She stepped out into the sunshine and up to the microphones backed by a filinks and proud men and women in white lab coats.
I’ve put my trust in God in my medical team. I’m on my way back to recovery, even as are reflect on how many others have not been so fortunate.
Her colleague Enn Bovincin is being treated at Emery University Hospital. Doctors there have declared her free of the virus, but they are not quite ready to send her home. Richard Harus, NPR News.
The governors of New York and New Jersey 8 announced today they are issue a mandatory 9 quarantine for returning travelers who have had any contact with Ebola infected patients in West Africa.
In Egypt at least 27 people were killed, dozens more were injured in a bloody 10 attack in the Sainai Peninsula. NPR’s Leila Fordor reports it’s the worst violence in Egypt since the oust 11 of President Mohamod Morsi last year.
A car bomb targeted two armored military vehicles at a checkpoint near the border with the Gaza Strip. The semi-official newspaper at the head on its website said the death toll 12 was so high because the bomb hit a stockpile of weapons that were stored at the base. The attack was met with horror. And TV analysts 13 blamed Egypt’s government for not doing enough to stop such violence. Egypt’s president Abdula Fotahesisi convened 14 an emergency meeting of the National Defense 15 Council to respond to what his office calls a terrorist attack. Sainai is a largely lawless peninsula where Islamist insurgency 16 is growing. Hundreds of security forces have been killed there. Some of that violence has spilled over into the rest of Egypt. This week two other bombs went off in Cairo but no one was killed. Leila Fordsen, NPR News, Cairo.
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A federal judge has granted a request from the four major US professional sports leagues in the NCAA to stop New Jersey from allowing legalize sports betting. Judge Michael Ship issuing a temporary restraining order to block the move, he issues a law that will repeal 17 the state’s ban on sports wagering 18, almost part restract its set to plan to except bets beginning Sunday but that’s now on the hold.
Par 19 during gambles planning to sell its dural cell business as NPR’s Johnisty reports the consumer products became as the plan to shut up a half of its brand.
P&G hopes to improve profits by focusing on its best-selling products and unloading the ones that are underperforming. Though Dural Cell is the leading battery brand, its sales are fallen recently. In fact in the past 12 months battery sales in the US have dipped by 4.3%, as partly because disposable batteries are losing ground as electronic devices have began to rely more and more on rechargeable batteries. P&G has already dumped 25 brands hoping to spend its resources, boosting sales growth in its strongest labels including Pampers 20 diapers and Tide laundry detergent 21. John Nisty NPR News, Washington.
Now at least of National Guardsmen in Utah are in hot water over a reiskei video that was released parshouly film at the Guards training camp there. The video reportedly shows bikini-clad British women firing high-powered weapons of Roding in Tanks. Colonal Major General Jeff Berdon whose guard personnel were found []be involved in the deal who can face fines, demotions, or forced retirement 22 pandi completion of a complete investigation. A separate investigation has found a state police SWAT team officer was involved in the film while he was on duty.
1 forth
adv.向前;向外,往外
- The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
- He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。
2 investigation
n.调查,调查研究
- In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
- He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
3 affected
adj.不自然的,假装的
- She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
- His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
4 tragic
adj.悲剧的,悲剧性的,悲惨的
- The effect of the pollution on the beaches is absolutely tragic.污染海滩后果可悲。
- Charles was a man doomed to tragic issues.查理是个注定不得善终的人。
5 harry
vt.掠夺,蹂躏,使苦恼
- Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天,人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
- Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。
6 initially
adv.最初,开始
- The ban was initially opposed by the US.这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。
- Feathers initially developed from insect scales.羽毛最初由昆虫的翅瓣演化而来。
7 specialized
adj.专门的,专业化的
- There are many specialized agencies in the United Nations.联合国有许多专门机构。
- These tools are very specialized.这些是专用工具。
8 jersey
n.运动衫
- He wears a cotton jersey when he plays football.他穿运动衫踢足球。
- They were dressed alike in blue jersey and knickers.他们穿着一致,都是蓝色的运动衫和灯笼短裤。
9 mandatory
adj.命令的;强制的;义务的;n.受托者
- It's mandatory to pay taxes.缴税是义务性的。
- There is no mandatory paid annual leave in the U.S.美国没有强制带薪年假。
10 bloody
adj.非常的的;流血的;残忍的;adv.很;vt.血染
- He got a bloody nose in the fight.他在打斗中被打得鼻子流血。
- He is a bloody fool.他是一个十足的笨蛋。
11 oust
vt.剥夺,取代,驱逐
- The committee wanted to oust him from the union.委员会想把他从工会中驱逐出去。
- The leaders have been ousted from power by nationalists.这些领导人被民族主义者赶下了台。
12 toll
n.过路(桥)费;损失,伤亡人数;v.敲(钟)
- The hailstone took a heavy toll of the crops in our village last night.昨晚那场冰雹损坏了我们村的庄稼。
- The war took a heavy toll of human life.这次战争夺去了许多人的生命。
13 analysts
分析家,化验员( analyst的名词复数 )
- City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
- I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。
14 convened
召开( convene的过去式 ); 召集; (为正式会议而)聚集; 集合
- The chairman convened the committee to put the issue to a vote. 主席召集委员们开会对这个问题进行表决。
- The governor convened his troops to put down the revolt. 总督召集他的部队去镇压叛乱。
15 defense
n.防御,保卫;[pl.]防务工事;辩护,答辩
- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
16 insurgency
n.起义;暴动;叛变
- And as in China, unrest and even insurgency are widespread. 而在中国,动乱甚至暴乱都普遍存在。 来自互联网
- Dr Zyphur is part an insurgency against this idea. 塞弗博士是这一观点逆流的一部分。 来自互联网
17 repeal
n.废止,撤消;v.废止,撤消
- He plans to repeal a number of current policies.他计划废除一些当前的政策。
- He has made out a strong case for the repeal of the law.他提出强有力的理由,赞成废除该法令。
18 wagering
v.在(某物)上赌钱,打赌( wager的现在分词 );保证,担保
- Generally, wagering contracts are illegal and will not be enforced. 通常情况下,赌博性合同是无效的并且不能执行。 来自互联网
19 par
n.标准,票面价值,平均数量;adj.票面的,平常的,标准的
- Sales of nylon have been below par in recent years.近年来尼龙织品的销售额一直不及以往。
- I don't think his ability is on a par with yours.我认为他的能力不能与你的能力相媲美。
20 pampers
v.纵容,宠,娇养( pamper的第三人称单数 )
- The biggest is Pampers nappies, which collected more than $7 billion last year. 最大的是帮宝适(Pampers)纸尿裤,去年收获超过70亿美元。 来自互联网
- She pampers her own spoiled children and brings Jane up as little better than a servant. 她对她那些被宠坏了的孩子娇生惯养,但对简则有如对待佣仆。 来自辞典例句
21 detergent
n.洗涤剂;adj.有洗净力的
- He recommended a new detergent to me.他向我推荐一种新的洗涤剂。
- This detergent can remove stubborn stains.这种去污剂能去除难洗的污渍。
22 retirement
n.退休,退职
- She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
- I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。