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A Hero "Intervenes": Ten Words in the News You Need to Know

This week in the news, the country is continuing to get to know Obamacare, economists are trying to get a handle on the impact of the government shutdown, and the nation watched in horror as yet another school shooting made headlines, this time from Sparks, Nevada.

To fully understand these unfolding news stories, learn ten key words taken from Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and New York Times coverage.
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