AP 2011-08-15(在线收听

 1. Conservative Texas Republican Congressman Jeb Hensarling has been chosen to co-chair a powerful new committee. It's supposed to find a bipartisan plan to cut the federal budget deficit by more than $1 trillion.

 
 
 
2. Another down day on Wall Street. The Dow closed down more than 500 points as investors continue to worry about U.S. economic growth and European debt.
 
 
 
3. The FBI is confirming that two men and a woman wanted for crimes in Florida and Georgia have been captured. FBI special agent Steve Emmett said Wednesday that the three Dougherty siblings are in custody in Colorado.
 
 
 
4. President Barack Obama is about to get some rest. The White House says he and his family will go on vacation this month to Martha's Vineyard, despite the weak economy and the negotiations on debt.
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