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10th Grade
01/29/2015

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In _____ Marissa _________ fired a ‘warning’ shot at her estranged husband with her 2 children present. She was charge with aggravated assault and convicted with ________ minimum sentence. She was released after being retried and taking a deal to plead guilty in exchange for time served. Alexander claimed she was acting in self defense, eventually using ‘______ ____ ______’ laws to justify her actions.
Definition
In 2010 Marissa Alexander fired a ‘warning’ shot at her estranged husband with her 2 children present. She was charge with aggravated assault and convicted with 20 year minimum sentence. She was released after being retried and taking a deal to plead guilty in exchange for time served. Alexander claimed she was acting in self defense, eventually using ‘stand your ground’ laws to justify her actions.
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Flight __370 that left _____ Lumpur, _____ in March has now been deemed lost and that all ___ of the passengers and crew on board are presumed dead. They are still searing for Boeing flight 777.
Definition
Flight MH370 that left Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March has now been deemed lost and that all 239 of the passengers and crew on board are presumed dead. They are still searing for Boeing flight 777.
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Jeb ____, brother to George W. and son to ______ H.W. and former Gov. of _______, is a possible presidential candidate for the Republican party. Problem is though conservative on many issues, he doesn’t follow Republican party’s conservative views on immigration and eduction. The party seems to have moved more right toward individuals like Sarah Palin and _________.
Definition
Jeb Bush, brother to George W. and son to George H.W. and former Gov. of Florida, is a possible presidential candidate for the Republican party. Problem is though conservative on many issues, he doesn’t follow Republican party’s conservative views on immigration and eduction. The party seems to have moved more right toward individuals like Sarah Palin and Ted Cruz.
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A mom in ________, Cali is angry over that fact that her 6 month daughter is in a __ day quarantine for possible measles because another child was at the pediatrician the same day who had contracted _______. The angry comes from learning that the child with meals contracted the disease because his mom refused to get vaccinated. This could lead to deafness or death for the 6 month old.
Definition
A mom in Oakland, Cali is angry over that fact that her 6 month daughter is in a 28 day quarantine for possible measles because another child was at the pediatrician the same day who had contracted measles. The angry comes from learning that the child with meals contracted the disease because his mom refused to get vaccinated. This could lead to deafness or death for the 6 month old.
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Police have finally revealed the cause of death of a __________, _____ family that was found dead in their home in September. The parents committed suicide after giving their children fatal levels of drugs. The cause seems to be that the parents were concerned about a pending ___________.
Definition
Police have finally revealed the cause of death of a Springville, Utah family that was found dead in their home in September. The parents committed suicide after giving their children fatal levels of drugs. The cause seems to be that the parents were concerned about a pending apocalypse.
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In ________, __________, mother of 3, Christina ______, have been charged with attempted muder. She called 911 to report that her children wouldn’t stop crying and they, “needed medical attention.” The children are a 2year old and 2, 6 month old twins. The children were treated and are in stable condition.
Definition
In Olympus, Washington, mother of 3, Christina Booth, have been charged with attempted muder. She called 911 to report that her children wouldn’t stop crying and they, “needed medical attention.” The children are a 2year old and 2, 6 month old twins. The children were treated and are in stable condition.
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A woman in China is being prosecuted for selling her baby for 7,000 ______. This case is one of many examples of the child trading market in _____. Another example from earlier this month was police busted a trafficking ring involving ___ people and ___ newborns.
Definition
A woman in China is being prosecuted for selling her baby for 7,000 yuan. This case is one of many examples of the child trading market in China. Another example from earlier this month was police busted a trafficking ring involving 103 people and 37 newborns.
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_______ just elected a new Prime Minister, Alexis _______, who does not want to follow the strict economic rules the rest of _____ has placed on the country after Greece received ____ billion euro bailout. The money came with strings that limited now ______ could operate its government- including higher taxes, freezing state pensions, banning early retirement, and cutting gov’t. salaries.
Definition
Greece just elected a new Prime Minister, Alexis Tsirpras, who does not want to follow the strict economic rules the rest of Europe has placed on the country after Greece received 240 billion euro bailout. The money came with strings that limited now Greece could operate its government- including higher taxes, freezing state pensions, banning early retirement, and cutting gov’t. salaries.
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During a swearing-in ceremony for new officers in ___ ____, ________, a man opened fire at police. Two officers were shot before officers returned fire, killing the man.
Definition
During a swearing-in ceremony for new officers in New Hope, Minnesota, a man opened fire at police. Two officers were shot before officers returned fire, killing the man.
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Ex-professional cycler, ________________, the winner of 7 Tour-de-Frances, has come out to say that if that given the chance, he would dope- take ________- again. _________ has been banned from the sport, stripped of his titles, and not allowed to participate in ANY sport at all. His Live strong Foundation has been largely forgotten.
Definition
Ex-professional cycler, Lance Armstrong, the winner of 7 Tour-de-Frances, has come out to say that if that given the chance, he would dope- take steroids- again. Armstrong has been banned from the sport, stripped of his titles, and not allowed to participate in ANY sport at all. His Live strong Foundation has been largely forgotten.
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In _______, __ missing college students have been missing for _ months. The Mexican authorities are saying that they have been murdered. ______’s Attorney General said that have detained __ suspects and are still looking for more. He believes this is a case of mistaken identity and gang violence.
Definition
In Mexico, 43 missing college students have been missing for 4 months. The Mexican authorities are saying that they have been murdered. Mexico’s Attorney General said that have detained 99 suspects and are still looking for more. He believes this is a case of mistaken identity and gang violence.
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