This is AP News Minute.An Australian ship detected two distinct sounds underwater that are consistent with the pings from aircraft black boxes.Officials say it could be a break in the month-long search for the missing Malaysia jetliner.Secretary of State John Kerry has agreed to meet with top diplomats from Russia, Ukraine and the European Unionin a new bid to defuse tensions in eastern Ukraine.Meanwhile, the White House is threatening more sanctions if Russia intervenes there.South African Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius apologized to his girlfriend's family for the shooting that claimed the model's life last year.Pistorius said he was trying to protect Reeva Steenkamp from an intruderwhen he fired multiple shots through a bathroom door at his home, killing her.A Siamese cat called Martini has taken top honors in this year's Feline Fantasy Competition in New Jersey,open to professional pet groomers. Martini’s fur coat was groomed with colored flowers, hearts, vines and rhinestones.Ned Baker, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.
