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Former Virginia senator Jim Webb annouced he's dropping out of the Democratic race for president. But he says he's still considering how he might remain a voice in the campaign.

Canada has a new prime minister. After 10 years of Conservative rule, the Liberal Justin Trudeau succeeded Stephen Harper in the role, promising¹ sunny ways and a Liberal agenda.

In a surprise visit to Jerusalem, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon urged for calm after weeks of violence in the region have killed 10 Israelis and 43 Palestinians.

And a case of misleading advertising² that's led to a lawsuit³ and a brewing⁴ settlement. A federal judge in Miami is set to approve refunds⁵ of up to 50 dollars per household to drinkers of the U.S.-brewed Beck's beer over packaging emphasizing German origins.

Noreen Nasir, Associated Press with AP News Minute.

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1 promising
adj.有希望的，有前途的
参考例句：
The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。 We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

2 advertising
n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的
参考例句：
Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗? The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

3 lawsuit
n.诉讼，控诉
参考例句：
They threatened him with a lawsuit.他们以诉讼威逼他。 He was perpetually involving himself in this long lawsuit.他使自己无休止地卷入这场长时间的诉讼。

4 brewing
n. 酿造, 一次酿造的量动词brew的现在分词形式
参考例句：
It was obvious that a big storm was brewing up. 很显然，一场暴风雨正在酝酿中。 She set about brewing some herb tea. 她动手泡一些药茶。

5 refunds
n.归还，偿还额，退款( refund的名词复数 )v.归还，退还( refund的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
Tomorrow he would return them to the store and claim refunds. 明天他要把它们退还给商店并要求退款。来自辞典例句 The new method means that taxpayers get refunds much faster. 这种新办法意味着纳税人可以较快地领到退还款。来自辞典例句

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2015-10-25