美联社新闻一分钟 2007-01-29（在线收听）

1. In Iraq toady near Najaf, the US military has confirmed a helicopter went down during combat operations. Two crew members aboard were killed. US backed Iraqi forces were on hand in the region to prevent attacks on religious pilgrims. About 250 militants were killed during the daylong battle.

2. Hilary Clinton conducted a town hall-style forum before about 300 people where she gave a brief speech and then took questions while defending her vote to authorize force in Iraq. Clinton accused President Bush of irresponsibility for turning the situation over to a successor in 2008.

3. And it wiggles and jiggles, but don't eat it. This work of art took too much time to create. This jello model of Scottsdale, Arizona is on display at a local performing arts center.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. on hand : PHR
If someone or something is on hand, they are near and able to be used if they are needed.

2. wiggle : VERB
If you wiggle something or if it wiggles, it moves up and down or from side to side in small quick movements.

3. jiggle : VERB
If you jiggle something, you move it quickly up and down or from side to side.

4. performing arts : N
Arts, such as dance, drama, and music, that are performed before an audience.