時事新聞聽寫071203

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　　2007.12.03

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The fourth man charged for the murder of Sean Taylor faced a judge today. Jason Mitchell told the judge he understood the charges he faces. Mitchell and three others are accused of breaking into Taylor's Florida home, surprising the football star and shooting him last week. Taylor died the next day.
　
A winter storm socked in the Midwest and is on the East Coast. At least eight people have died on treacherous roads. Forecasters say 20 inches of snow fell in parts of Minnesota. And a foot of snow is possible in New England.
　
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez voted today in a referendum that would give him broad powers and a shot at being president for life. The contentious vote has raised tensions in the South American country. Chavez has said that he would only stay in office as long as the people voted him in.
　
And it is beginning to feel like winter in Mexico City. The capital city's new ice skating rink opened this weekend. Thousands turned out for a try at the ice. This rink is one of three that will stay open through the holidays.