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1. The White House says it is rejecting a Canadian company's plan to build an oil pipeline¹ from Canada to Texas. Supporters say the 7-billion-dollar pipeline will bring jobs. Opponents worried about harm to the environment.

2. The lawyer for the captain of that cruise ship that ran aground off Italy says his client is deeply shaken by the loss of the ship and loss of lives. Eleven people are known to be dead.

3. A snowstorm is closing schools, canceling flights in parts of Washington state. Seattle escaped the worst of the storm, but drivers still faced icy and snow-packed roads during the rush hour.

4. In China, a polar bear cub² is doing better after being rejected by her mother. The 1.1-pound cub is being fed by a bottle and is in stable condition, but still faces some health ailments³.

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1 pipeline
n.管道，管线
参考例句：
The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.该管道供给约旦15%的原油。 A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.一条单管路给所有的房子供水。

2 cub
n.幼兽，年轻无经验的人
参考例句：
The lion cub's mother was hunting for what she needs. 这只幼师的母亲正在捕猎。 The cub licked the milk from its mother's breast. 这头幼兽吸吮着它妈妈的奶水。

3 ailments
疾病（尤指慢性病），不适( ailment的名词复数 )
参考例句：
His ailments include a mild heart attack and arthritis. 他患有轻度心脏病和关节炎。 He hospitalizes patients for minor ailments. 他把只有小病的患者也送进医院。