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JEFFREY BROWN: We have heard much about education reform in recent years, and again in the political conventions that just ended. In Chicago, the issue and fight has spilled into the streets. Hours after a midnight deadline passed, Chicago public sch

AP 2011-02-26

1. The death toll is rising in New Zealand after a massive earthquake. Rescuers are scrambling to rescue anyone still alive in the rubble. The confirmed death toll from Tuesday's quake rose to 75. And at least 300 people are still reported missing. 2

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THIS IS AMERICA - Rahm Emanuel Gets Ready for New Job as Mayor of Chicago BOB DOUGHTY: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Im Bob Doughty. FAITH LAPIDUS: And I'm Faith Lapidus. This week on our program we look at the interesting politi

美国国家公共电台 NPR How Science Is Rewiring The Dyslexic Brain

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美国国家公共电台 NPR Living In America 101: When Refugees Arrive, What Do They Need To Learn?

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: While the Syrian refugee crisis gets much of the attention these days, newcomers arrive every day in the United States from all over the world. And when they get here, there is a lot to learn - language, culture, the healthcare sys

NPR 2010-10-01

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Barbara Klein. The Labor Department reports first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by 16,000. Four hundred fifty-three thousand people filed claims. That's fewer than experts expected. But economis

NPR 2011-01-05

In response to a very public embarrassment for the Pentagon, the Navy has stripped a senior officer of his command of the USS Enterprise. A disgraced captain, Owen Honors, was removed from his post this afternoon several years after he produced and s

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1.Another round of snow in the winter that just won't quit. A storm bearing down on areas from Oklahoma to New York, expected to dump ice and up to a foot of snow in some places. 2.Ukrainian troops trapped in their own country. On Sunday, forces were

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The U.S. election is triggering changes in party leadership posts in the U.S. Congress. Viewing the scene in the House of Representatives, VOA's Dan Robinson reports that Republicans are jockeying for positions, while the House Democratic hierarchy

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For generations, traditional Indian sweets have been a customary gift during the main Hindu festival, Diwali. But tastes are changing as India globalizes - and chocolates, cakes or other gifts are replacing Indian sweets as the hot favorites. From N

美国国家公共电台 NPR New Hampshire's Exeter Brass Band Returns With Summer Concerts

AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The Exeter Brass Band in New Hampshire is one of the oldest continuously performing bands in the country. They've been around since 1847. This summer, they're back at it doing their usual Monday night run of free concerts from th

美国国家公共电台 NPR Chicago To Sue Feds Over Funding Threats To Sanctuary Cities

AILSA CHANG, HOST: Washington is pretty quiet these days with Congress out of session. The action today is in Chicago, where the city's mayor, Rahm Emanuel, has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department. DOJ recently announced they would withhol

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AP美联社一分钟新闻(2010-10-04)

1. Law enforcement officials believe the gunman who opened fire with an AK-47 at the University of Texas campus library before killing himself was a student who acted alone. Police have now ruled out the possibility of a second shooter. Officials say

AC Milan signs Mark Van Bommel from Bayern Munich

MILAN, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan announced on Tuesday that they have signed a six-month contract with Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel on a free transfer. The 34-year-old midfielder asked to be released from his contract at Bayern after being s

VOA常速英语2008年-Ethiopia's Ruling Party Headed For Election Swe

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 11 April 2008 Ethiopia's ruling party appears headed for a massive victory in local and parliamentary by-elections being held across the country over the next two Sundays. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Addis Ababa reports the

AP美联社一分钟新闻 2008-11-06

1. President-elect Barack Obama may choose Congressman Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff--the first selection for his new administration. Emanuel served in a policy role in the Clinton White House. There is word Senator John Kerry wants the job of

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