美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2015-08-06

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1. Jurors in the Colorado theater shooting trial declined to rule out the death penalty as they move toward sentencing James Holmes, finding his defense¹ failed to persuade them to show him mercy. The decision clears the way for a last plea from both sides, including what is expected to be an emotional testimony² for victims.

2. Secretary of State John Kerry met with representatives of the six countries in the Gulf³ Cooperation Council to push for support for nuclear deal with Iran. The Gulf Arab states have been welcoming of the deal but are seeking further assurances about how to counter Iranian assertiveness⁴ in the region.

3. Stand-up Comedian⁵ and actress Amy Schumer is teaming up with New York governor Chuck Schumer to call for tight gun control. She joined the senator as he unveiled a three-part plan that would make it harder for violent criminals and mentally ill to obtain guns.

4. A metal object that appears to be part of the satellite launching rocket washed upon the beach in South Florida Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to collect and examine the object.

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