AP美联社一分钟新闻 2009-04-17（在线收听）

1. President Obama is in Mexico to confront a security threat on America's doorstep - the deadly flow of drugs and weapons. Following his short stay in Mexico City, Obama travels to the two-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago for the Summit of the Americas.

2. Crew members of the Maersk Alabama are recounting their struggle with Somali pirates. And they're urging stronger protection for ships traveling through the dangerous sea lanes near the Horn of Africa.

3. Thousands of people ran or walked to honor those killed two years ago at Virginia Tech. The race began with the release of 32 balloons in memory of those slain on the Blacksburg campus.

4. After three decades, John Madden is retiring from football announcing. The 73-year-old says his health is fine and he wants to spend more time with his family.