AP美联社一分钟新闻 2009-07-08（在线收听）

1. Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service is being broadcast worldwide. About 50 theaters across the country are putting on free showings for fans. First, the Jackson family held a private funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

2. President Barack Obama is working on warming relations with Russia. He met with the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for two hours today, 30 minutes longer than planned. Afterward Putin said he and Obama found some points in common.

3. Minnesota Senator Al Franken is finally taking his oath of office today, after a lengthy eight-month post-election legal battle. Freshman Senator says he'll be the "people's proxy" in the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

4. Thrill-seekers sprinted through Pamplona, Spain, in a swift and relatively clean start to the running of the bulls. No one was gored today, but officials say four people were hospitalized with bumps and bruises. Spanish media reported about 2000 people took part in the first of eight runs which take place in the festival.