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This is AP news minute.

1. Attorney general Jeff Sessions is accused himself from an investigation1 into Russian interference in the US election. This is after the Justice department confirmed Sessions talked twice with Russia's ambassador during presidential campaign, an apparent contradiction to Sessions testimony2 during his confirmation3 hearing. President Trump4 says he has total confident in the attorney general,  while some top democrats5 have  called on him to resign. Sessions says there was nothing improper6 about the meetings and he never discussed the campaign.

2. Two Trump cabinet appointees confirmed by the Senate Thursday. Retired7 neurosurgeon Ben Carson will lead the department of Housing and Urban development. Former Texas governor Rick Perry is the new energy secretary.

3. The company behind the Snapchat, messaging platform officially went public on the New York stock exchange.The executive says Snap incorporated rang the opening bell Thursday morning, the stock saw more than 50% in the state view,  beyond $25 a share.

4. And a small mouth causes a big delay while a British airway8 flight from London to San Francisco. Passengers were told Wednesday that their flight couldn't take off because a mouse was spotted9 onboard. The flight was delayed for hours while crews prepared a new rotten-free aircraft.

Robert Bumsted,  the Associated Press with AP News Minute.


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1 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
2 testimony zpbwO     
n.证词；见证，证明
参考例句：
  • The testimony given by him is dubious.他所作的证据是可疑的。
  • He was called in to bear testimony to what the police officer said.他被传入为警官所说的话作证。
3 confirmation ZYMya     
n.证实，确认，批准
参考例句：
  • We are waiting for confirmation of the news.我们正在等待证实那个消息。
  • We need confirmation in writing before we can send your order out.给你们发送订购的货物之前，我们需要书面确认。
4 trump LU1zK     
n.王牌，法宝；v.打出王牌，吹喇叭
参考例句：
  • He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
  • The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。
5 democrats 655beefefdcaf76097d489a3ff245f76     
n.民主主义者，民主人士( democrat的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The Democrats held a pep rally on Capitol Hill yesterday. 民主党昨天在国会山召开了竞选誓师大会。
  • The democrats organize a filibuster in the senate. 民主党党员组织了阻挠议事。 来自《简明英汉词典》
6 improper b9txi     
adj.不适当的，不合适的，不正确的，不合礼仪的
参考例句：
  • Short trousers are improper at a dance.舞会上穿短裤不成体统。
  • Laughing and joking are improper at a funeral.葬礼时大笑和开玩笑是不合适的。
7 retired Njhzyv     
adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的
参考例句：
  • The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
  • Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
8 airway xzez8W     
n.空中航线，通风口
参考例句：
  • Lay them on their side and ensure the airway is unobstructed.让他们侧躺着，并确保呼吸道畅通。
  • There is a purple airway in London Airport.伦敦机场里有一条皇家专用飞机跑道。
9 spotted 7FEyj     
adj.有斑点的，斑纹的，弄污了的
参考例句：
  • The milkman selected the spotted cows,from among a herd of two hundred.牛奶商从一群200头牛中选出有斑点的牛。
  • Sam's shop stocks short spotted socks.山姆的商店屯积了有斑点的短袜。

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