My assignment is to edit 12 real news headlines that are mostly grammatically correct but obviously rediculous!
1. If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last A While
Revision: Strike Could Become Longterm If Not Settled Quickly
2. Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Revision: Recent Cold Temperatures Have Been Widespread
3. London Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
Revision: Police Are Investigating The Death of a London Couple
4. Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge
Revision: New Bridge's Opening Is Delayed
5. Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Revision: Hundreds Killed By Typhoon
6. Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge
Revision: Man Struck By Lightning Faces Jail Sentence
7. New Study of Obesity Looks For Larger Test Group
Revision: New Study of Obesity Seeks More Participants
8. Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
Revision: Astronaut Takes Blame for Spacecraft Malfunction
9. Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Revision: Kids Enjoy Creating Nutritious Snacks
10. Chef Throws His Heart Into Helping Fee Needy
Revision: Chef Takes Pride Into Helping Feed Needy
11. Local High School Dropouts Cut In Half
Revision: Percentage of Local High School Dropouts Decrease By Fifty Percent
12. Hospitals Are Sued by Seven Foot Doctors
Revision: Seven Podiatrists Sue Hospital
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