AP NEWS 20061204

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　　1. President Bush is open to suggestions made by outgoing Defense Secretary Rumsfeld concerning US involvement in Iraq. The White House says Sunday possible changes proposed by Rumsfeld could include putting substantial forces near Iraq's borders and withdrawing troops from vulnerable positions.

　　2. In Oregon, searchers are scouring the area near the last known location of a family missing since after Thanksgiving. Authorities say there is nothing to indicate foul play in their disappearance.

　　3. Incumbent Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says people need to vote, leave calmly and wait for the results. He has predicted victory in his bid for another 6 years in office.

　　4. You don't have to look very closely to see that there is something wrong with this video. The nudists say this group isn't having fun as they kick off the opening up snowmobile season. The annual powder plunge took place in 20 degree weather but clearly didn't stop these rivals.

　　WORDS IN THE NEWS

　　1. scour : VERB

　　If you scour something such as a place or a book, you make a thorough search of it to try to find what you are looking for.

　　2. nudist : N-COUNT

　　The person who does not wear any clothes on beaches and other areas specially set aside for this purpose.