美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-1-4(在线收听

 1. Bill Cosby has been charged with aggravated assault stemming from a sexual assault case in 2004. The 78-year-old entertainer is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 12 years ago. The charges mean he could face a prison sentence of 5-10 years behind the bars. 

 
2. Government officials tour damage to homes in Rowlett, Texas Wednesday morning after nine tornados swept through the Dallas area on Saturday. Roofs of homes were torn off as officials met with homeowners in the residential area. 
 
3. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a major overhaul of police training after a series of fatal shootings by police, sparking weeks of protests. New requirements mandate officers responding to calls be equipped with a taser to try to resolve potentially violent situations. 
 
4. And a giant squid made a rare appearance at a Japanese bay. The 12-foot-long tentacled creature was spotted by locals at a fishing pier. Giant squids normally inhabit deep seas rather than coastal areas. 
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