英语新闻:APNews 美联社新闻
2015-12-16
This is AP News Minute.
1. The House overwhelmingly approved Republicans’ legislation erecting fresh hurdles for Syrian and Iraqi refugees trying to (enter) the United States. Dozens of Democrats joined Republicans passing the measure 289-137.
2. Hillary Rodham Clinton said America must lead the efforts to fight the Islamic State militants, but she called on Arab nations to increase their (involvement). Speaking in New York, Clinton laid out her vision on how to heighten pressure on Islamic State and combat terrorism at home.
3. A judge sentenced former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle to more than 15 years in prison for trading child pornography and having sex with (underage) prostitutes. Fogle agreed to the plea deal in August after authorities raided his suburban Indianapolis home in July.
4. A 98-foot-tall Christmas tree has arrived from Germany in its main setup to mark the start of * celebration at the Vatican. The tree will be (decorated) with over 1,200 decorations, handmade by children affected with various types of cancer.