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This is AP News Minute. The US is just one day away from the highly anticipated mid-term elections. Democrats hope to gain control of at least one house of Congress and some governor-ships. Republicans are fighting to hang onto their majorities in th
1. The spread of swine flu is prompting governments around the globe to take action. Cuba became the first country to impose a travel ban today by suspending flights to and from Mexico for 48 hours. This, even though the World Health Organization sa
今天我们要学的词是 perception. Perception的意思是看法、认识,认知,The events of Sept. 11 permanently changed America's perception of security and prompted then-President George W. Bush to declare war on terrorism and invade Afg
1. More than 230 people are dead after a fire swept through a nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil. More than 100 more are being treated at hospitals. Witnesses say a flare or fireworks may have sparked the fire. 2. Egyptian health officials say three pe
The storm that's been heading across much of the nation is expected to affect the east Tuesday. Winter storm warnings are up for much of the eastern half of the country. Leading Democrats and Repulicans in the Senate are writing a bill that would rei
This is AP news minute. 1. The republican-led health-care bill passes by the house and now goes to the senate. Democrats say the measure, if becomes law, will kick millions off insurance rules. 2. Members of Greenpeace climb France Eiffel Tower and u
This is AP News Minute. At least 16 people are known dead in Utah after Monday's flash floods. Rescue workers in Zion National Park are waiting for flood levels to drop before they search for 3 missing hikers. Hundreds of migrants are stranded in Ser
Hollywood: State of the Union Expectations Hollywood is known for its ties to the movie industry. So it draws tourists from all over the world. But on Hollywood's back streets, people live and work around sound stages and production studios. Some wil
第一, 迷你对话 A: I just taught him a lesson. Nothing more. 我只是教训他一下,没别的。 B: I think you carried it out too far. Youer to blame. 我认为你做得太过分了,要怪你。 A: Maybe it is my fault. 或许是我错了
今天我们要学的词是 pervasive. Pervasive形容词,意思是普遍的,无处不在的。House minority whip Steny Hoyer said he didn't know sexual harassment on Capitol Hill was so pervasive. 美国国会众议院少数党党鞭霍耶说,他
今天我们要学的词是trail。 Trail, 做为动词,有落后的意思。 My team trailed by 7 points at half time, 比赛中场的时候,我们队落后七分。 We trailed the other team 14-7, 我们7比14落后于对方。最近民调显示,
今天我们要学的词是rank and file。 The rank and file是指普通成员。美国新闻周刊的一项最新民意调查显示,民主党控制的国会目前的民众支持率只有25%。报道说,Even rank-and-file democrats are unhappy w
今天我们要学的词是razor thin。 Razor, 是剃须刀,thin, 是薄的意思,象剃须刀那么薄,引申为极其微弱的意思。美国民主党争夺总统提名的希拉里.克林顿和巴拉克.奥巴马星期二进行党内初选的关
1. The National Weather Service is confirming that it was a tornado that struck Atlanta last night. Officials say the twisters winds were up to 110 miles per hour when it moved through downtown. At least 27 people were hurt, but none of the injuries
今天我们要学的词组是reject。 Reject的意思是拒绝。比如拒绝某人的要求,75岁的天主教香港教区枢机主教陈日君说, 教皇拒绝了他的退休要求, Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen said the Pope had rejected
本期内容: The FBI obtained a new warrant related to the closed investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private e-mail server. Democrats criticized the agency's director for disclosing to Congress that it is examining new evidence. Mrs Clint
The Conservative party won 306 seats while Labour and the Liberal Democrats got 258 and 57 seats respectively. This meant that the Liberal Democrats effectively became 'kingmakers', with the power to choose which rival to form a coalition with. Both
今天我们要学的词是 renewed. Renewed 作为形容词,有复兴的,更新的意思。The death of seven-time Grammy-winner Prince sparked renewed interest in his music. 七次获得格莱美奖的传奇人物王子的去世让人们对他的
This is AP News Minute. President Trump says Federal workers will have to make adjustments, as the government shutdown rolls into a new week. He offered to build a border wall with steel instead of concrete, an idea Democrats dismissed. US-Chinese tr
今天我们要学的词是 testify。Testify 动词,意思是作证、证实。When Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee, it will be in a hearing that is open to the public. 司法部长杰夫塞申斯将