AP美联社一分钟新闻 2008-10-18（在线收听）

1. Investigators in Las Vegas say they are looking for the grandfather of a kidnapped six-year-old boy. They hope he can lead them to Cole Puffinburger. Authorities think 51-year-old Clemens Fred Tinnemeyer was involved in drug dealing with Mexican nationals and the boy’s kidnapping was a "message”.

2. A new AP-Yahoo poll shows John McCain is losing ground in how favorably he’s seen. McCain faces another problem--his rival Barack Obama is more trusted on the economy, the contest's commanding issue.

3. The Dow lost 127 points at today’s close. But it was an up week for the markets after last week’s carnage. Lackluster economic data and signs of an easing in the credit markets continue to create volatility on Wall Street.

4. A team of Iranian chefs set a new world record with a 4921-foot long ostrich meat sandwich. Spectators were invited to grab a bite of Iran’s latest effort to promote healthier eating. Ostrich meat is low in fat and high in protein and iron.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. national: n.

someone who is a citizen of a particular country but is living in another country.

2. lackluster: adj.

not exciting, impressive etc

3. ostrich: n. 鸵鸟