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 A federal judge says Oklahoma's new state constitution amendment¹ banning the same sex marriage violates the federal constitution. But the judge is putting his role on hold  pending  appeal of a nearly identical lawsuit² in Utah. Mxx with member station kwgs reports.

Supporters of gay marriage have been looking forward to the state for more than nine years. that's how long ago 76% voters are approved to constitutional amendment banning gay marriage here, and how long ago two XXX area couples filed a lawsuit against that ban. Tobe Jenkins is the executive direcor of Oklahoma quality. He agrees with the judge XXX's assessment³ that the  majority view had to give way to individual's constitutional rights. Every mother and father ought to have the same right for everyone of their children, and if one of those children is gay they ought to be able to get married in Oklahoma, and the state of Oklahoma should have to recognise it. Current issue to state its own ruling so marriages won't take place right away in Oklahoma. from NPR news, I'm Metroter in Tosa Oklahoma.

Two roswell new Mexical middle school students remain hospitalised tonight after a school shooting. One student is in critical condition, the other is in serious condition. A 12 year old boy is in custody⁴ after a teacher start the attack.

Published remarks attributed to Isarelie defense⁵ minister are creating diplomatic XXXQuiz? The comments are highly critical of US effort to bring a peace deal between Isarel and Palestinians. XXX from Jerusalem has more.

An Isareli newspaper published remarks  Tuesday it attributes to Isareli defense minister M ARON in private conversation. According to the report the defense minister called a  US  plan for Isarel's  security under a peace deal  not worth the paper it is written on. He also described seceraty of the state John Kerry as messianic and obssessed in his pursuit of an agreement. The state department spokesperson said if their remarks are accurate they are offensive. Isarel defense minister did not deny the comment, but shouldn't the state  saying US and Isarel work through the disagreements? Details of any progress in the talks have not been made public. But cracks have already appeared in Isarelie's correlation⁶ goverment over a possible deal. Emily Harrison NPR news,Jerusalem.

In Charleston West Virginia today restaurants and businesses were able to use tap water for the fist time since a chemical leak last week NRP's XXX wong is in Charleston.

Most people I've talked to are pretty even killed about the situation.They are dealing⁷ with it, they've changed their routines because this has lasted for days. For those still dont have access to drink or tap water, they are hoping that this will end sooner rather than later.But in the meantime, they are still rolling with it.Tap water remains⁸ unsafe for  more than a half of 300000 residents affected⁹ by the chemical leak.

On Wall street, the Dow Johnes industrial leverage¹⁰ gain 115 poit close today at 16373 the nasdaq was up 69 point and traded 4183. This is NPR news.

A federal judge granted Chicago's wish for a six month delay to come up with a plan to allow gun sales in the city.NPR XXXX report the city decided¹¹ not to fight  ruling call Chicago  banning gun sales unconstitutional. It's been more than 30 years since any gun was sold legally in the country's third largest city. But earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that Chicogo's ban on gun sales was not legal. Every rule came on the hill and another that struct down the state of Illinois last in the country on ban carrying conseal weapons. The city of Chicago decided not to appeal the rule on  ban on gun sales, but the attorney said the city needs a full six months to come up with rules regulate fire arm sales and protect public safety or also respecting second amendment rights. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel promises the regulation will be as strict as possible, so the city's drop in violent crime won't be undermined. Sherra Kxx, NPR news, Chicago.

A federal judge presiding a over a multi-million dollars lawsuit aganist NFL over concussion¹² claim says she wants more information before approving a proposed 765  million dollar settlement. US district judge XXX  philladephia said she is concerned that there will not be enough money to cover 20000 retired¹³ EFL players for the next 65 years.

Alexandery Virgina,a community with deep roots in civil war history is condering doing a way with an aurevoir that requires certain streets to be named for federal generals.The law on the book since 1963 requires that new north-south running streets be named for confederal military leaders.Response of the ordinance¹⁴ says he is trying to overhualing a series of anderconistic laws,  not all of them  dealing with federal history.I'm Jim Howard, NPR news, in Washington.

 

1 amendment   

n.改正，修正，改善，修正案

参考例句：

• The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to 143.这项修正案以207票对143票被否决。
• The Opposition has tabled an amendment to the bill.反对党已经就该议案提交了一项修正条款。

2 lawsuit   

n.诉讼，控诉

参考例句：

• They threatened him with a lawsuit.他们以诉讼威逼他。
• He was perpetually involving himself in this long lawsuit.他使自己无休止地卷入这场长时间的诉讼。

3 assessment   

n.评价；评估；对财产的估价，被估定的金额

参考例句：

• This is a very perceptive assessment of the situation.这是一个对该情况的极富洞察力的评价。
• What is your assessment of the situation?你对时局的看法如何？

4 custody   

n.监护，照看，羁押，拘留

参考例句：

• He spent a week in custody on remand awaiting sentence.等候判决期间他被还押候审一个星期。
• He was taken into custody immediately after the robbery.抢劫案发生后，他立即被押了起来。

5 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• 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。

6 correlation   

n.相互关系，相关，关连

参考例句：

• The second group of measurements had a high correlation with the first.第二组测量数据与第一组高度相关。
• A high correlation exists in America between education and economic position.教育和经济地位在美国有极密切的关系。

7 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

8 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

9 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• 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。

10 leverage   

n.力量，影响；杠杆作用，杠杆的力量

参考例句：

• We'll have to use leverage to move this huge rock.我们不得不借助杠杆之力来移动这块巨石。
• He failed in the project because he could gain no leverage. 因为他没有影响力，他的计划失败了。

11 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

12 concussion   

n.脑震荡；震动

参考例句：

• He was carried off the field with slight concussion.他因轻微脑震荡给抬离了现场。
• She suffers from brain concussion.她得了脑震荡。

13 retired   

adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的

参考例句：

• The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
• Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。

14 ordinance   

n.法令；条令；条例

参考例句：

• The Ordinance of 1785 provided the first land grants for educational purposes.1785年法案为教育目的提供了第一批土地。
• The city passed an ordinance compelling all outdoor lighting to be switched off at 9.00 PM.该市通过一条法令强令晚上九点关闭一切室外照明。