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1. Iran has reportedly taken a big step toward having nuclear capabilities. Its nuclear chief said today Iranian scientists produced 110 tons of uranium gas. The UN has ordered Iran to stop all uranium enrichment programs. But that country’s president says they have the right to develop nuclear fuel.
2. Jurors in the Zacarias Moussaoui case have been shown pictures of the 9 / 11 attack on the Pentagon including burned and blackened victims. The prosecution is wrapping up its case. Jurors must decide if Moussaoui will be executed or spend the rest of his life in jail for his part in the attacks.
3. The Durham North Carolina prosecutor says the investigation into Duke Lacrosse team is not going away. DNA evidence taken from 46 players did not match the alleged raped victim. But the DA (district attorney) says he doesn’t need DNA evidence to prosecute.
4. Cheers and jeers greeted Vice President Dick Cheney at the home opener of the Washington Nationals. The VP threw out the first pitch of the Nats-Mets game. He wasn’t the good luck charm DC fans had hoped though. The Nats lost 7-1.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. wrap sth up :phrasal verb [M] INFORMAL
to complete something successfully:
e.g. That just about wraps it up for today
2. lacrosse :noun [U]
a game played by two teams in which the players each use a long stick with a net at the end to catch, carry and throw a small ball, and try to get the ball in the other team's goal
3. jeer :noun [C]
mocking or scornful shout or laugh
e.g. The news that the performance was being cancelled was greeted by boos and jeers from the audience.
4. pitch :noun [C]
a throw in a baseball game:
e.g. a good/bad pitch
5. charm: noun [C]
an object or saying which is thought to possess magical powers, such as the ability to bring good luck:
e.g. He keeps a rabbit's paw as a lucky/good luck charm.
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