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1. The FBI is calling a terrorist threat on New York City "the real deal". The agency has foiled the plot to target the tunnels between Manhattan and New Jersey. Officials say they learned about the plan on the Internet in chat rooms. The main suspect is being held in Lebanon. Two other suspects are also in custody.
2. A moment of silence today in Great Britain as that nation remembers those killed in last year's mass transit bombings. Fifty-two people died in the attack, more than 700 injured. Memorial plaques were unveiled at each of the subway stations affected by the explosions.
3. And an American man was seriously hurt in the annual running of the bulls festival in Pamplona, Spain. Officials say the New Yorker is undergoing surgery after being thrown by a bull. Authorities say the injured man couldn't move his legs and may be paralyzed.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. chat room : n-count
A chat room is a site on the Internet where people can exchange messages about a particular subject. (COMPUTING)
2. plaque : n-uncount
A plaque is a flat piece of metal or stone with writing on it which is fixed to a wall or other structure to remind people of an important person or event.
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