This is AP News Minute.
Islamic militants are threatening to kill two Japanese (hostages). The militants say they’ll let the men live if they're paid 200-million dollars. Japan’s Prime Minister Abe, travelling in the Middle East, calls the threat “unforgivable”.
Jury selection begins in Coloradoon Tuesday, in the trial of theater shooting suspect James Holmes. He has (pleaded) not guilty by reason of insanity.
A Cincinnati Ohio freeway overpass collapsed, killing a (construction) worker and injuring a truck driver. Police say I-75 southbound in Cincinnati could be closed for two days.
And President Obama is set to (deliver) his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. He’s expected to concentrate on economic proposals including more taxs for high income Americans and making community college free for many students.