美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-12-25

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 Members of the New York City communities are mourning the loss of two NYPD officers who were shot and killed on Saturday. The family of Eric Garner¹ said they are saddened by the shooting carried out by Ismaaiyl Brinsley who claimed retaliation² for Garner’s death. While Brooklyn Borough³ President Eric Adams is calling for a pause on any protests until after the officers are laid to rest.

 

Florida authorities say a police officer was shot and killed in Tarpon Springs early Sunday. The shooting occurred at around 3 am in the Tampa Bay area and a suspect has been taken to custody⁴. The officer was a 17-year veteran of the force.

 

US-led coalition⁵ air strikes onIslamic militants⁶ continued in Kobani. The air strikes came after Kurdish fighters advanced in 6 districts inthe town a day earlier. Kurdish forces have gradually pushed the extremists back in recent weeks. 

 

And talk about going out with a bang. Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field was imploded⁷ as part of a 450million dollar stadium improvement. The updated stadium will include new suites⁸ and premium⁹ areas for fans and will be completed by the 2015 football season.

 

Emily Roseman, the AssociatedPress with AP News Minute.

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