美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-01-18(在线收听

 1. New Jersey Democrats are sharpening their aim at republican Governor Chris Christie by forming special legislative committees in both houses with the subpoena power to look at the role politics played in last September’s traffic jams in Fort Lee. 

 
2. West Virginia is gradually lifting its ban on using tap water in nine counties are affected by a chemical spill that tainted the water supply. The water restrictions started 5 days ago, affecting approximately 300,000 people. 
 
3. The pilots of a South West Airlines flight that mistakenly landed the wrong airport near the Branson, Missouri, have been grounded, less than a day of after they landed their Boeing 737 at an airfield designed for smaller aircraft. The airline and the FAA are investigating.
 
4. Israel has said goodbye to Ariel Sharon one of its colourful and controversial leaders. Sharon was laid to rest at his ranch following a state service that drew world leaders including Vice President Joe Biden. 
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