美联社新闻一分钟 2007-08-29(在线收听

1. He has a conservative record and now a criminal one. But Larry Craig says his actions were misconstrued, saying he should not have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges involving lewd conduct in a men's room. A citizen watchdog group wants an investigation into the three-term senator.

2. The former astronaut accused of trying to assault and kidnap a romantic rival plans to enter a temporary insanity plea. Lisa Nowak's attorney claims she struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and marital separation.

3. Foreign firefighters and aircraft have joined in the battle against the blazes spreading through Greece. The inferno has killed 64 people in just five days. Meanwhile, local firefighters are facing a deluge of criticism for being disorganized and late.

4. Two Massachusetts fathers have created a bulletproof backpack. The bags feature a ballistic panel inside, helping protect students during a school shooting. The backpack sells for 175 dollars.
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