AP美联社一分钟新闻(2010-05-28)(在线收听

1. A proposal to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military is set to be introduced in Congress today. Gay rights groups are urging quick congressional approval. A vote could come as early as Thursday.

2. The prosecution rested its case against alleged killer and serial rapist James Biela. The Nevada man was accused of killing a college coed and sexually assaulting two other young women. The jury is expected to begin deliberations before the end of the week.

3. More than 1000 police and soldiers faced off against armed gangsters defending an alleged drug lord in Kingston, Jamaica. US officials want Christopher Coke to be extradited, but Coke's supporters are waging a major offensive to protect him.

4. This pair of Alabama burglars had a painful time getting away with their stash, and was all caught on surveillance tape. They broke into a convenience store and tried to steal an ATM, but it fell on top of them. Now local police are investigating.

 

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