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1. The Supreme Court rules a lower court was wrong to strike down New Hampshire abortion restrictions, but steers clear of a major abortion ruling.
2. Consumer prices rose by the largest rate in five years in 2005, reflecting a surge in energy costs although other prices remained steady.
3. NASA scrubs its launch of an unmanned spacecraft on a 9-year voyage to Pluto for a second straight day this time due to Maryland weather.
4. The United States, European Union and France reject Iran's request for more talks with European powers on Tehran’s nuclear program.
5. Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe recently announce their separation, but the Oscar-winning actress says they hope to rescue their 8-year marriage
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. strike sth down: (LAW) phrasal verb [M] US LEGAL
to rule that a law is illegal and should not be obeyed:
e.g. The courts struck down local segregation laws because they violated the federal constitution.
2. steer clear (of somebody/something):
to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult:
e.g. Jo tried to steer clear of political issues.
3. scrub: verb (STOP) (-bb-)
to decide not to do something you had planned to do; cancel:
e.g. We had to scrub our plans when I lost my job.
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