Feelings there have been running high in the wake of last week's killing.

紧随上周杀人事件之后，那里已是群情激愤。

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The Fed’s torrent of cash pushed the fed funds rate down to 1% this week, from a high of 6% in the wake of Lehman’s failure.

本周，联储突增的现金使得联邦基金利率从雷曼破产后的6%高点，下降到了1%。

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One could easily imagine releasing sulphuric acid from a high-altitude aircraft and studying the chemistry going on in its wake using another aircraft.

你可以很容易地想到从一架高海拔飞机上释放硫酸并搭乘另外一架飞机观察其化学反应。

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The two security reviews ordered by the president in the wake of the foiled attack are looking at airport security procedures and the computerized lists used to detect high-risk individuals.

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Still, the U.S. dollar index rallied to its session high in the wake of the FOMC meeting minutes.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Firmer on Bargain Hunting, But Firming U.S. Dollar Index Limits Gains

With emotions still running high in the wake of that school tragedy, Republicans have found themselves on the defensive on the gun control issue, and have recently signaled some willingness to support such measures.

CNN: Gun control again heats up juvenile crime bill debate

The Dolphins are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, but they did finish a game ahead of the Jets at 7-9, and optimism is high in the wake of several free agent moves this week.

WSJ: TE Keller agrees to 1-year deal with Miami