美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-12-24（在线收听） |
1. The Senate is expected to pass a comprehensive defense bill later night. The legislation would crack down on sexual assaults in military and provide 552-billion for regular defense spending and another 80-billion for the war in Afghanistan and some overseas operations. 2. Fire fighters are making progress against an industrial fire at a federal superfund site in central Tennessee. The fire started Wednesday morning at an industrial plastic’s recycle outside the Nashville. It is about 65% contained.
3. Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is now in North Korea to meet with leaders and finalize a plan for an exhibition basketball game next month. He wants to bring 12 other former NBA players to Pyongyang for a game to mark Kim Jing Un’s birthday.
4. Aluminum Christmas trees are back in the spotlight. A Wisconsin company stopped making them in 1970s. But Evegleam trees are getting new respect, even their own museum exhibits. |
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