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A "Malign Influence" in Iraq: Ten Words in the News You Need to Know

In this week's news, a bus fire in India kills 40, in Egypt, the reemergence of a powerful member of the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak signals a return to old ways, Washington prepares for a state visit from Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, investigations into the new health care law focus on misleading assertions made by Obama, and Twitter adds images in advance of a potential IPO.

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