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A desperate search for survivors after three strong earthquakes and nine aftershocks ___1___ western Iran early this morning. The quakes range in the magnitude from 4.7 to 6.1. At least seventy people were killed, twelve hundred hurt and thousands were left homeless.
Severe storms also ___2___ the Midwest. Here in central Kansas a tornado touched down. Lightning or downed power lines sparked this prairie fire. There are reports three people were injured.
Still no definite word on when released hostage Jill Carroll will head home. The editor of the Christian Science Monitor says she's emotionally ___3___ right now and her family wants to be sure she's ready for the trip. Carroll, a reporter for the Monitor, was kidnapped in Iraq in January.
Watch out below. Residents are trying to ___4___ bird droppings as they get around Orlando, Florida. The foul-smelling white film is also caking lamp posts, sidewalks, and park benches. It's so bad. The city posted signs to warn passersbys.
1. rattled ( to move with sounds ) 2. rolled through 3. fragile ( lacking physical or emotional strength ) 4. dodge ( to avoid being hit )
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