1. “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley died Thursday in New York from leukemia. The CBS newsman has been remembered as a great reporter. During his career, the award-winning television journalist created a distinctive, powerful body of work honored with 19 Emmys.

2. Following huge Democratic wins in Tuesday’s midterm election, President Bush met with Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi during a lunch at the White House. Appearing publicly in the Oval Office, the pair emphasized finding common legislative ground what Republicans turn over power to a Democratic majority in January.

3. With his family beside him, Republican Senator George Allen conceded defeat Thursday in his reelection bid against Democratic challenger Jim Webb. Allen’s concession tips the balance of power in the Senate toward Democratic control.

4. A major pain reliever is being recalled across the nation. It’s the store-brand version of the widely used acetaminophen. The recall affects 11 million bottles sold at Wal-Mart, CVS, Safeway and other major retail stores. The caplets could contain metal fragments.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. leukemia: n-uncount
Leukemia is a disease of the blood in which the body produces too many white blood cells.

2. concede: verb
If you concede something, you admit, often unwillingly, that it is true or correct.

3. tip the balance: phrase
If something tips the balance, it gives someone a slight advantage.

4. acetaminophen: noun
Acetaminophen is a narcotic drug used as a pain reliever and cough suppressant.