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1. The nation's Emergency Alert System will be activated¹ nationally for the first time this afternoon to test its capability². FEMA chief Craig Fugate warns some video systems may make it look like a real emergency. He says that and other flaws are being addressed.

2. An unusual Bering Sea Storm with hurricane-force winds and giant waves has taken in western Alaska. The National Weather Service says the front of the storm has reached Nome, bringing 60-mile an hour winds, blowing snow and a quarter mile visibility.

3. Ohio voters have rejected a law limiting collective bargaining rights for state workers. The referendum led to the highest state voter turnout in an off-year election in 20 years.

4. And a good Samaritan got the favor repaid very quickly. Victor Giesbrecht stopped to help two women change a tire along a Wisconsin highway. Minutes later after driving away, he had a heart attack. The women called police, and deputies were able to revive him.

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1 activated
adj. 激活的动词activate的过去式和过去分词
参考例句：
The canister is filled with activated charcoal.蒸气回收罐中充满了活性炭。

2 capability
n.能力；才能；(pl)可发展的能力或特性等
参考例句：
She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。 Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。