美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2012-08-25(在线收听

 1. Representative Todd Akin says he is staying in the race for Missouri Senate despite comments that women's body can prevent pregnancies in cases of so-called legitimate rape. He is facing growing calls to leave the race.

 
 
 
2. Authorities say two college students were killed when a coal train derails near Baltimore. The two students are apparently drinking, hanging out on the tracks. Neighbors heard screaming brakes, then a crash.
 
 
 
3. A fire threatens thousands of homes in Northern California. And it is just 35% contained. Shifting winds may have helped keep the blaze away from homes for now.
 
 
 
4. A new late-night fight is brewing. ABC is moving Jimmy Kimmel Live into the time slot against David Letterman and Jay Leno starting in January. Nightline will follow and get a weekly prime-time slot.
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