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1. House Speaker John Boehner says President Barack Obama's handling of economy should be the focus of this year's election, not Obama's support for gay marriage. Polls say the economy is on top of voters' minds. Still some activists¹ say social issues can energize² conservatives at the core of the Republican Party.

2. This is the second day of deliberations in the trial of a man charged with murdering three relatives of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Her former brother-in-law William Balfour has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the October 2008 slayings.

3. More than 50 people are dead after a pair of suicide car bombings in Syria. The blasts shaved the facade³ off a military intelligence building. The deadly attacks are the country's worst since the uprising began 14 months ago.

4. If the British Royalty⁴ thing doesn't work out, Prince Charles may fall back on a budding career as a weather man. The heir to the British throne and his wife Camilla gave it a try on Thursday, each reading weather reports during a visit to BBC studios in Scotland.

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1 activists
n.（政治活动的）积极分子，活动家( activist的名词复数 )
参考例句：
His research work was attacked by animal rights activists . 他的研究受到了动物权益维护者的抨击。 Party activists with lower middle class pedigrees are numerous. 党的激进分子中有很多出身于中产阶级下层。来自《简明英汉词典》

2 energize
vt.给予(某人或某物)精力、能量
参考例句：
It is used to energize the city.它的作用是为城市供给能量。 This is a great way to energize yourself and give yourself more power!这种方法非常棒，可以激活你的能量，让你有更多的活力！

3 facade
n.(建筑物的)正面，临街正面；外表
参考例句：
The entrance facade consists of a large full height glass door.入口正面有一大型全高度玻璃门。 If you look carefully,you can see through Bob's facade.如果你仔细观察，你就能看穿鲍勃的外表。

4 royalty
n.皇家，皇族
参考例句：
She claims to be descended from royalty.她声称她是皇室后裔。 I waited on tables，and even catered to royalty at the Royal Albert Hall.我做过服务生，甚至在皇家阿伯特大厅侍奉过皇室的人。