AP美联社一分钟新闻 2009-04-07

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1.A solemn ceremony in Delaware has marked the end of nearly a two-decade ban on news coverage¹ of returning US war dead. The remains² of a Virginia airman killed in Afghanistan returned to Dover Air Force Base Sunday, the 20-minute ceremony was mostly silent.

2.Rescue workers are digging through the rubbles, searching for survivors³ after a strong earthquake hit central Italy. The quake has killed at least 20 people and struck about 70 miles from Rome. The Italian premier⁴ has declared a state of emergency.

3.2008 had the fewest number of highway deaths since the early 60s. Experts cite⁵ fewer miles driven, record seat belt use and tougher laws for the decrease.

4.The NCAA men's basketball championship will be decided⁶ tonight. North Carolina will take on Michigan State in Detroit. Earlier in the season, the same two teams played on the same court with North Carolina winning by 35 points.