美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-12-18_在线英语听力室

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1. Senator John Mccain says he is confident the US is doing all it can to learn what happened to Robert Levinson in Iran. But he is disturbed that Obama administration hasn't been more forthcoming and the Associated Press investigation¹ published this past week found that Levinson was working for the CIA.

2. South Africa paid the final tribute to Nelson Mandala Sunday. A state funeral was held for the anti-apartheid icon² before military pallbearer carried his casket to the family grave site in the rural village that was Mandala's childhood home.

3. Peter O'Toole ,the charismatic actor, known for his role as "Lawrence of Arabia", has died. Toole's agent said the actor died Saturday following a long illness. He was 81.

4. And at least 6000 runners dressed as Santa Clause or his elves took part in a fundraising marathon in Madrid, Spain on Saturday.The money raised will buy Christmas presents for the children around the world.

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1 investigation
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。 He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

2 icon
n.偶像，崇拜的对象，画像
参考例句：
They found an icon in the monastery.他们在修道院中发现了一个圣像。 Click on this icon to align or justify text.点击这个图标使文本排齐。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-12-18