This is AP news minute.
1. Over 7 thousand gallons of oil have been raked, (skimmed) and vacuumed from a spill that stretched across 9 miles of California coast. Up to 105,000 gallons may have leaked from the ruptured pipeline on Tuesday.
2. Islamic State militants overran the (famed) archaeological site of Palmyra early Thursday. The extremists' latest capture comes days after the overthrow of the strategic city of Ramadi.
3. Washington DC police have (identified) the suspect of the deadly mansion murder as Daron Dylon Wint. Police say they believe Wint was connected to the victims' business and was not a random act.
4. And in Italy, same sex couples are finally formalizing their (partnership). 17 same sex couples signed Room's first registry of civil unions that recognizes union laws and even a number of civil rights are expected, including tax (deduction) and health-care.