美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-05-07

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　　1. President Barack Obama is wrapping up a trip in Costa Rica by saying the world is becoming very competitive in the 21st century. He spoke¹ at a forum² on economic growth and development, pledging to improve US trading relationships with Latin America.

 

　　2. The public face of the National Rifle Association is telling members to never surrender the weapons. At the NRA’s annual member meeting in Houston, Wayne Lapierrer says recent gun control efforts in congress would destroy us and every ounce of our freedom.

 

　　3. A strong tornado³ hit the Italian region closed to the Bologna. Italian media reported 11 people were injured and several houses were damaged. The governor has declared a state of emergence⁴.

 

　　4. And dozens of gerbils are gathering⁵ in Massachusetts to strut⁶ their stuff during the annual pageant⁷. The American Gerbil Society president says the little rodents⁸ are judged on body type and their color.

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