美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-11-04(在线收听

 1. Boston’s longest serving mayor has died. Thomas Menino served for more than 20 years, first elected in 1993. He left office in February, after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 71 years old.

 
2. A deadly plane crash in Kansas, Officials say a small plane lost power shortly after takeoff in Wichita and crashed into a building at the airport. At least four people were killed.
 
3. Peshmerga fighters have crossed into the besieged Syrian town of Kobani. Over hundred more are expected to arrive to help Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State militants who launched an attack on the town 6 weeks ago.
 
4. The Dallas zoo welcomes a new giraffe. Officials say first time mother Chrystal gave a birth on Sunday. Her new born son already measures 6 feet tall and weighs a 120-pound. 
 
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