AP美联社一分钟新闻(2010-06-19)(在线收听

1. President Barack Obama will meet with BP executives today for the first time since the Gulf oil spill started. Last night, the president addressed the nation from the Oval Office, saying BP must set aside whatever money is needed to compensate those affected by the spill.

2. Randy Jackson, brother of the late Michael Jackson, has been hospitalized in southern California. The 48-year-old apparently experienced chest pains Tuesday, and was taken to a Pasadena hospital. It's believed Jackson suffered a minor heart attack, but doctors are still waiting for test results to confirm that.

3. Murder suspect Joran Van der Sloot is looking for a new attorney The 22-year-old’s defense lawyer quitted Tuesday amid death threats. Maximo Altez says he will represent Van der Sloot until the Dutchman's family arrives in Peru later this week. Van der Sloot is accused of killing 21-year-old Stephany Flores inside his Lima hotel room.

4. The NBA Finals is headed to a Game 7. The LA Lakers forced the deciding game last night by blowing out the Boston Celtics, final score 89 to 67. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers, scoring 26 points. Game 7 is Thursday in LA.
 

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