美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-08-16(在线收听

 1. Robin Williams’ widow says she is utterly heartbroken after the actor and comedian’s apparent suicide. Williams was found dead on Monday. 

 
2. Secretary of State, John Kerry is urging Iraq’s new leaders to quickly form an inclusive government after the country’s new President picked a new Prime Minister. However, incumbent Prime Minister, Nouri Al Maliki says he won’t step aside. 
 
3. Police near Saint Louise say several people were arrested on Monday night, amid violence after police shot and killed a black teen. The FBI has opened an investigation into the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
 
4. And drought has driven Nevada’s Lake Mead to its lowest point since it was filled in 1930’s. There are concerns that a water shortage could be declared for up to 40 million people.
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