美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-7-24（在线收听）

This is AP news minute.

1. Donald Trump is preparing for his speech at the republican national convention Thursday night. The republican presidential nominee will be introduced by his daughter Ivanka. 

2. Meanwhile, Texas senator Ted Cruz is not backing down from his refusal to endorse his former rival. His speech on Wednesday was not taken well by many in the GOP, including Newt Gingrich, who said delegates were hoping Cruz would work to unify their party. 

3. Secretary of state John Kerry hosted a global meeting to combat the Islamic State, with defense and foreign ministers attending from several countries. The Anti-IS coalition is working to rebuild Iraq as it takes territory from the militants and stop further attacks. 

4. Sotheby's is hoping to break a world record for the price of a prewar car sold at auction. Next month, they will put this 1939 Alfa Romeo up for auction and they hope it will fetch about $15 million. 

Padmananda Rama, the Associated Press, with AP News Minute.