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Unit 19

The News

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Track 12

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The stock market in New York suffered heavy losses today. And U.S. exports declined for the third month in a row.

2

Fifteen people were injured in a collision between a tourist bus and a truck on Highway 27 this morning.

3

Police are investigating the theft of a diamond necklace worth $30,000.

The necklace was stolen from the Serina Department Store on Saturday.

4

Over 25,000 people turned out last night at Flushing Meadows to watch the finals of the US. Open tennis tournament.

5

Seventy-five thousand fans were disappointed last night.

The free outdoor concert at Central Park had to be postponed because of heavy rain.

6

A severe snowstorm caused traffic to come to a stop on all major highways.

And the airport was forced to close down most of the morning.