美联社新闻一分钟 2007-08-29

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1. He has a conservative record and now a criminal one. But Larry Craig says his actions were misconstrued, saying he should not have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges involving lewd¹ conduct in a men's room. A citizen watchdog group wants an investigation² into the three-term senator.

2. The former astronaut accused of trying to assault and kidnap a romantic rival plans to enter a temporary insanity³ plea. Lisa Nowak's attorney claims she struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder⁴, insomnia⁵ and marital⁶ separation.

3. Foreign firefighters and aircraft have joined in the battle against the blazes spreading through Greece. The inferno⁷ has killed 64 people in just five days. Meanwhile, local firefighters are facing a deluge⁸ of criticism for being disorganized and late.

4. Two Massachusetts fathers have created a bulletproof backpack. The bags feature a ballistic panel inside, helping⁹ protect students during a school shooting. The backpack sells for 175 dollars.