美联社新闻一分钟 2007-02-18(在线收听) |
1. Gridlock in the US Senate on Saturday as the body debated Iraq strategy. When the votes were counted, they fell short of the tally needed for a non-binding resolution rejecting a troop buildup. The House passed its resolution. 2. A house fire in southwestern Pennsylvania killed a woman and 6 young children. Authorities found space heaters throughout the home. But the cause of the blaze isn't known. 3. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a surprise visit to Baghdad, speaking at the US Embassy then meeting with Iraqi officials. Her visit came as back-to-back car bombs tore through Kirkuk in northern Iraq. 4. And a new do for Britney Spears -- the singer sporting a shaved head at this Los Angeles area tattoo parlor. Her appearance caused a frenzy at the parlor with fans and photographers crowding outside. She got a new tattoo, reportedly a pair of red and pink lips.
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