AP 2011-04-12（在线收听）

1. The countdown is on to a Friday deadline for a federal government shutdown. President Obama wants to avoid the shutdown and he is now actively involved in trying to get a spending cuts deal. He says he will call Speaker Boehner and other leaders back to the White House if they can't work out a compromise.

2. A highly radioactive leak from a crippled Japanese nuclear power complex is repaired. Authorities insist the radioactive water will dissipate and poses no immediate threat. Engineers are now preparing to inject nitrogen to deter any new hydrogen explosions.

3. Heavy fire ran out near Ivory Coast’s presidential residence as the country’s strongman remained holed up in a bunker. Laurent Gbagbo has refused to step down after losing last year's presidential election. Forces loyal to his opponent have reportedly entered Gbagbo's compound.

4. Texas A&M has won its first national championship in Women's basketball by defeating Notre Dame 76 to 70 at Indianapolis Tuesday night. The Aggies overcame a seven-point second half deficit to take the title.