美联社新闻一分钟 2007-05-23（在线收听）

1. A bomb explodes in one of the busiest commercial centers in Turkey's capital Ankara, killing at least 6 and wounding dozens more. Police are investigating the type of explosive used in the blast.

2. In the forecast, a busy hurricane season. NOAA expects more tropical storms 13 to 17 with more than half becoming hurricanes. Some of them are expected to fall under the strong category. Hurricane season begins June 1st.

3. Thousands came to Lynchburg, Virginia for the funeral of Jerry Falwell. He founded a university and became a force in national politics. Mourners remembered Falwell's strong personality and controversial stands on issues like abortion.

4. And at New York's Shea Stadium, a furry discovery down on the field. A cat popped out as the ground crew unrolled some turf, disturbing the feline's temporary home. The creature was no help for the Mets. They lost to the Yankees.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. NOAA
NOAA is the abbreviation of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

2. turf: n-count
A turf is a small rectangular piece of grass which you lay on the ground in order to make a lawn.

3. feline: n-count
A feline is an animal that belongs to the cat family.