美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-12-31

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This is AP news minute. 

1. Secretary of State John Kerry says Tuesday resolution in the Mideast is the serious jeopardy¹. Kerry delivered the farewell speech Wednesday, outlined his proposal for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He said expansion of Israel's settlements on the West Bank are diminishing the chance for peace. 

2. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Kerry's speech a great disappointment. In a news conference Wednesday night, he said Israel shouldn't be lectured by the U.S on peace. He says Israel is committed to resolving issues with Palestinians, but only through direct talks.  

3. Dozens of residents in a Fraser,Michigan neighborhood have been evacuated² after a massive sinkhole opened up. The 100-foot wide area has caused homes to crack and buckle³. Officials believed it has been caused by a broken sewer⁴ line. 

4. And New Yorkers are saying good Riddance  to 2016. The city celebrated⁵ its good Riddance Wednesday. People gathered in Time Square to discard their dislikes for the year and make public their wishes for the year ahead. 

Robert Bumsted, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.