美联社新闻一分钟 2007-02-02（在线收听）

1. Two men accused of placing electronic ads that caused the citywide scare around Boston have been released on bond. Prosecutors say the men were trying to cause fear and unrest, but after court the two mocked the case and made light of the situation.

2. Areas of the Southeast are under snow and ice following an overnight blast of wintry weather. Parts of South Carolina got up to 4 inches of snow and ice. And 30 counties in northern Georgia closed their schools for the day.

3. Maytag is recalling more than two million dishwashers because of faulty wiring. The appliance is in question of blame for causing 135 fires and 4 injuries.

4. They may look like the real thing. But police in Miami are warning consumers that these won't get you into the Super Bowl Sunday. Authorities say there are a number of fake tickets being offered to fans and on the Internet. And they promise to crack down on sellers.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. make light of: phrase
If you make light of something, you treat it as though it is not serious or important, when in fact it is.

2. in question: phrase
If something is in question or has been called into question, doubt or uncertainty has been expressed about it.

3. crack down: phrase
If people in authority crack down on a group of people, they become stricter in making the group obey rules or laws.