AP美联社一分钟新闻 2009-07-08

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1. Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service is being broadcast worldwide. About 50 theaters across the country are putting on free showings for fans. First, the Jackson family held a private funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery¹.

2. President Barack Obama is working on warming relations with Russia. He met with the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for two hours today, 30 minutes longer than planned. Afterward² Putin said he and Obama found some points in common.

3. Minnesota Senator Al Franken is finally taking his oath of office today, after a lengthy³ eight-month post-election legal battle. Freshman⁴ Senator says he'll be the "people's proxy⁵" in the upcoming Supreme⁶ Court confirmation⁷ hearings.

4. Thrill-seekers sprinted⁸ through Pamplona, Spain, in a swift and relatively⁹ clean start to the running of the bulls. No one was gored¹⁰ today, but officials say four people were hospitalized with bumps and bruises¹¹. Spanish media reported about 2000 people took part in the first of eight runs which take place in the festival.