美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-11-19(在线收听

 1. President Obama concedes his administration has fumbled the rollout of the affordable care act, admitting the first month enrolment numbers were lagging. As a fix, he is proposing that insurance companies continue to offer consumers’ plans that don’t meet affordable care act standards for the next year. 

 
2. Former Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger has been sentenced the life in prison for 11 killings and a string of other crimes including extortion and money laundering. His attorney says he will appeal the conviction.
 
3. Six days after the typhoon Haiyan pounded the Philippines. The UN estimates more than 900,000 people have been displaced by the storm. And nearly 12-million have been affected. President Obama says the disaster is a heartbreaking reminder of the fragile nature of life. Adding more American helps is on the way.
 
4. Two fossilized dinosaurs that were discovered on a Montana ranch could sell for millions when they’re auctioned in New York City next week. They are called the “Montana Dueling Dinosaurs” because they appear to be locked in mortal combat. 
 
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