AP 2012-01-26

1. Front-runner Mitt Romney defended his business record. During the Republican debate in South Carolina, Romney under pressure from his Republican opponents also said he might release his tax records this spring. 2. Divers have used explosives to bl

AP 2012-03-28

1. After a win in Louisiana, Rick Santorum is vowing to continue his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. That despite a big gap in the race for delegates. An Associated Press tally shows Mitt Romney has accumulated more than twice as

AP 2012-04-29

1. Agricultural officials in California are assuring consumers the food supply is safe after discovering a cow with BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease. Officials say the cow developed the disease through a natural mutation and not from eating inf

AP 2012-02-28

1. A gunman has killed two American military advisors inside a heavily guarded government building in Kabul. This comes as violent protests continue across Afghanistan over the burning of the Muslim holy book at a US base. 2. It's a day full of campa

AP 2012-03-24

1. Mitt Romney won the Illinois Republican presidential primary by a wide margin over Rick Santorum. In his victory speech, Romney emphasized his willingness to work with Democrats if elected. 2. French Police raided a home in Toulouse, and cornered

AP 2012-01-03

1. North Korea declares Kim Jong Un supreme leader. The announcement was made at a memorial service for the younger Kim's father, the late North Korean president Kim Jong Il. 2. Iran is holding a ten-day military exercise in international waters. Tha

AP 2012-01-07

1. It's on the New Hampshire for the Republican presidential candidates. The latest tallies of Mitt Romney topping Rick Santorum by just 8 votes, it's the closest Iowa caucuses result ever. 2. President Obama goes to Ohio Wednesday to make his case a

CNN 2012-05-20

First up, we are looking at four wild fires that are burning in parts of Arizona. These things are getting bigger. We reported on the story earlier in the week. As of Wednesday afternoon, no deaths have been reported in connection with these wild fir

CNN 2008-01-31

Good afternoon from the CNN Center in Atlanta. I'm Reggie Aqui. Thanks for checking in. Here is a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. Former Senator John Edwards has officially announced that he is dropping out of the presidential race. Edward

CNN 2008-08-29

Hello, I'm Naamua Delaney at the CNN Center in Atlanta. And here's a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. With the Democrats wrapping up their convention tonight, attention is already beginning to turn to the Republicans. Specifically, who Sena

CNN 2012-03-11

CNN projects Rick Santourm will win today's Kansas caucuses.CNN political director Mark Preston says it's a very big win for the former Pennsylvania senator,heading into the Tuesday's up coming contest in the south. Mississippi and Alabama,very impor

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What's your hobby? What's your favorite pastime? My favorite pastime is watching TV. My hobby is cooking. I'm a football fan. Is music your main interest? When did you pick up this hobby? The picture isn't to my taste. It's a matter of personal taste

AP 2011-06-06

1. At least four people are dead and there is damage in 19 Massachusetts communities after tornadoes ripped through Wednesday. In Springfield, police are going door to door this morning, making sure no one is trapped in rubble. Governor Deval Patrick

AP 2011-12-05

1. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is spending some time with former President George H.W. Bush. Romney has been looking for something to push ahead of the pack, but his campaign says no endorsement is imminent. 2. There are signs that pe

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-08-01

1. Mitt Romney says any public differences between the United States and Israel only embolden adversaries. Speaking to an audience in Jerusalem, the Republican presidential candidate said he would never criticize Israel and would be a steadfast ally

AP 2012-01-17

1. Mitt Romney is the winner of the New Hampshire Republican primary. Ron Paul came in second. Jon Huntsman finished third. Next stop, the South Carolina primary on January 21st. 2. Cordova, Alaska is waiting on an order of shovels as it continues di

AP 2012-06-22

1. President Obama and Mitt Romney are duking it out on the economy in Ohio. Strategists in both parties see Ohio as the most contested and vital state in the election. 2. Colorado firefighters are setting back burns to protect homes. The massive bla

AP 2012-06-03

1. Police in Seattle are investigating a deadly shooting in the University District. Someone opened fire at a caf on Wednesday, gunning down as many as five people. Nearby schools were immediately placed on lockdown. 2. President Obama says he's look

AP 2012-05-06

1. It's a developing situation in China where a leading dissident now says he fears for his family's lives and wants to leave the country. Chen Guangcheng left the US embassy in Beijing Wednesday after the US said China promised to reunite him with h

AP 2012-05-19

1. A House subcommittee holds a hearing Wednesday on how to regulate big banks. The hearing is expected to get a lot of attention following JP Morgan's recent loss of two billion dollars. 2. Authorities in Mississippi say someone posing as a law enfo