AP美联社一分钟新闻 2008-09-14（在线收听）

1. Hurricane Ike roared ashore early this morning, causing extensive damage in Southeast Texas and southern Louisiana. Thousands of homes and government buildings are flooded and several roads washed out.

2. The death toll from Friday's train collision continues to climb. Officials say it's unlikely they'll find more survivors among the wreckage.

3. A series of explosions rip through New Delhi, India today, killing at least 18 people and wounding dozens. Police say the attacks appear to be coordinated. A Muslim militant group has claimed responsibility.

4. Pope Benedict XVI made the final stop of his trip to France, visiting the pilgrimage city of Lourdes. In his homily the Pontiff focused on the ills of modern materialism.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. homily: n.

A sermon, especially one intended to edify a congregation on a practical matter and not intended to be a theological discourse.

2. materialism: n.

the belief that money and possessions are more important than art, religion, moral beliefs etc - used in order to show disapproval.