美联社新闻一分钟 AP NEWS 2007-10-17(在线收听

1. Police in New York have made a major drug trafficking bust at JFK Airport. Eighteen people including at least eight airline workers have been charged with helping to smuggle heroin and cocaine through the airport. Most of the drugs came from the Dominican Republic and were hidden in luggage.

2. A nationwide manhunt for an alleged child molester is over. Chester Stiles was arrested in Nevada during a traffic stop and he is now scheduled to appear in court. Stiles is accused of molesting a three-year-old girl and recording it on videotape.

3. A lack of rain throughout the south means many states are now facing a punishing drought. Experts say the lack of rain is threatening the water supply in the region and water use has been restricted for many communities.

4. Thanks to a few nickels put into a slot machine, this North Dakota man is nearly 3 million dollars richer. He hit a big jackpot. He plans to build a new ice fishing house and pay off some debts.

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