美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-03-04（在线收听） |
1. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says some recent economic figures have pointed to weaker consumer spending than had been expected, but maybe it was just due to the wicked winter across much of the country. The Federal will keep an eye on that. 2. The White House is welcoming efforts by Ukraine’s parliament to stabilize the country. Press Secretary Jay Carney says ousted President Viktor Yanukovich abdicated his responsibility.
3. Those Nutrition Facts labels on nearly every food package in grocery stories are getting a new look, calories will be in larger bolder type and consumers would know whether foods have added sugars under proposed changes. Serving size would also be updated.
4. Three Asianic lion cubs are making their debut at a zoo in eastern France, raising slim hopes for one of the world’s rarest species. They didn’t announce the December 31st birth until this week, afraid the cubs might not survive. |
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