美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-23

1. It was insufficient security staffing that led to weaknesses at a diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. That's according to a panel reviewing the deadly September attack. Three State Department officials are resigning. 2. For a third straight day, f

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-21

1. In Newtown, Connecticut, students returned to class with tightened security after last week's school massacre. While funerals are also being held for the 20 children shot to death by a gunman along with 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary. That scho

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-22

1. Several more funerals are set in Newtown, Connecticut for victims of Friday school massacre. There were overlapping the memorials yesterday. Students went back to classes except for those at Sandy Hook Elementary. 2. A close hearing is set in Wash

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-24

1. A Republican plan to avoid the fiscal cliff came to an abrupt end. Plan B, as it was called, would have kept tax rates down for most Americans, but would not have addressed the spending cuts that take effect January 1st. 2. One of the two bank rob

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-31

1. A Christmas Day storm spins out of the Midwest toward the East Coast, leaving behind snow as far south as Texas and Oklahoma, and a wet wintry mess in places like Washington. 2. President Obama and members of Congress are coming back to Washington

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-30

1. President Obama and Congress members are expected back in Washington Thursday, it's an early end to their holiday break. Time is running out on the deal to avoid big tax increases and spending cuts set to go into effect next week. 2. A massive sto

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-29

1. The gunman in Webster New York who ambushed firefighters, killing two, left a note, authorities say, saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and kill as many people as possible. 2. In Newtown Connecticut, Christmas is marked with church ser

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-25

1. In Newtown, Connecticut and across the country, bells have chimed to mark one week since the shootings that left 20 school children dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 2. The CEO of NRA is calling for armed police officers to be posted in school

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-28

1. Police in New York State say a man who ambushed firefighters served 17 years for manslaughter in the death of his grandmother. Police say the 62-year-old killed himself after setting fire to his house, killing 2 firefighters. 2. In Newtown, Connec

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-27

1. Some members of Congress say they are not optimistic about avoiding the fiscal cliff. Congress is expected back at work Thursday, while President Obama is expected back from Hawaii after a few days. 2. Republican Senator Michael Crapo of Idaho iss

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-12-26

1. Last-minute shoppers crowded into malls and stores during the last weekend before Christmas, but many didn't seem to be in the spirit of spending. To entice shoppers, retailers large and small have expanded hours and stepped up promotions. 2. A te