美联社新闻一分钟 AP News 2008-04-11(在线收听

1. Democratic leaders are decrying President Bush's plan to indefinitely halt troop withdrawals from Iraq after July. The president says he agrees with his top commanders that the troops are needed to maintain success on the ground. Democrats say that's like taking one step forward and two steps back.
 
2. Lawyers for families of victims of the Virginia Tech shootings say they've agreed to a settlement the state proposed to prevent lawsuits. Attorneys representing 21 families say the state has offered a compensation package worth 11 million dollars.

 

3. Air travelers flying American could have some more headaches ahead of them. The airline canceled 930 more flights today and could postpone more to the weekend. The planes are being grounded to check their wiring.

 

4. Ian Poulter may not win this year's Masters Tournament. But the golfer does have at least one memorable shot. He got a hole in one today at Augusta National. Not to be outdone, Tiger Woods eagled the 15th pole to salvage his round.

 

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