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1. The Dow soars in a closing bell surge, ending up almost 900 points, the second largest point gain ever. Bargain hunters grab stocks pounded in earlier sessions, ahead of an expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

2. The death of seven-year-old Julian King, nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson, has been declared a homicide. No charges yet in the slaying² of three of her family members.

3. John McCain and Sarah Palin say Alaska Senator Ted¹ Stevens should resign, convicted of lying on financial disclosure forms. The Republican is up for re-election next week.

4. A delay of game for the World Series until Wednesday night because of worries about the weather in Philadelphia. With the win, the Phillies will clinch³ the championship.

5. In China, two panda cubs⁴ show off for the world. Their mother is a survivor⁵ of the earthquake there earlier this year.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. bargain hunter: n.

A bargain hunter is someone who is looking for goods that are value for money, usually because they are on sale at a lower price than normal.

2. slaying: n.

an act of killing⁶ someone - used especially in newspapers.

3. clinch: v.

to finally agree on something or get something after trying very hard.