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1. Fighting rages on as Iraqi troops battle Islamic militants¹ who have blitzed through the vast desert of western Iraq, capturing 4 towns and 3 border crossings. The militant’s latest victories considerably² expanded territory under their control just 2 weeks after the Al-Qaida breakaway groups started taking over parts of Iraq.

2. In the final seconds of their World Cup match, Portugal scored their 2nd goal against the United States. Forcing a 2 to 2 draw. Both teams play again on Thursday, in games that will determine which teams will advance to the knockout rounds.

3. Three men accused of using a helicopter to make a bold escape from a Canadian jail are due in court today. Police say the investigation³ into the escape is ongoing⁴ and more arrests are likely.

4. Authorities near Portland are investigating homemade explosives planted in a portable toilet and a mailbox. A woman was treated for minor⁵ injuries after one explosion. And authorities say the motive⁶ remains⁷ unknown.

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1 militants
激进分子，好斗分子( militant的名词复数 )
参考例句：
The militants have been sporadically fighting the government for years. 几年来，反叛分子一直对政府实施零星的战斗。 Despite the onslaught, Palestinian militants managed to fire off rockets. 尽管如此，巴勒斯坦的激进分子仍然发射导弹。

2 considerably
adv.极大地；相当大地；在很大程度上
参考例句：
The economic situation has changed considerably.经济形势已发生了相当大的变化。 The gap has narrowed considerably.分歧大大缩小了。

3 investigation
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。 He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

4 ongoing
adj.进行中的，前进的
参考例句：
The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。 The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

5 minor
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。 I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

6 motive
n.动机，目的；adv.发动的，运动的
参考例句：
The police could not find a motive for the murder.警察不能找到谋杀的动机。 He had some motive in telling this fable.他讲这寓言故事是有用意的。

7 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。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-06-26