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Researchers Use Brain Cells to Control Aging in Mice It is a question people have been asking forwell-- ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process in people? For centuries, people have been looking for a fountain of youth. The idea is that i

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The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has officially ended, nearly three years after the plane mysteriously disappeared. Transport ministers from Malaysia, Australia and China announced Tuesday the search had officially been suspended. The Boei

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. In 2016, three viruses made news, and they present difficult problems for health officials in the New Year. One virus threatens babies in many parts of the world. Another has reappeared

VOA慢速英语2016 以色列——美国关系在定居问题上继续发展

The United States and Israel have exchanged criticism over the issue of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. 美国和以色列就以色列人在约旦河西岸定居问题互相指责。 On December 23, the Obama administration allowed the United N

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Student Newspapers at U.S. Colleges Face Pressure 美国大学学生报纸面临压力 Freedom of the press is one of the most valued rights protected under the United States Constitution. Among other things, the constitutions First Amendment bars cr

Mystery at The Ice Castle Inn: The End

And now the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. This week we finish the three-part story Mystery at The Ice Castle Inn. You will learn not only the ending of the mystery but also more English expressions that deal with cold. At the

VOA慢速英语2016--Can People Die of a Broken Heart?

Debbie Reynolds son, Todd Fisher, said his mother told him that the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, was too much for her. On Wednesday, one day after Fishers death, Reynolds, 84, died. I want to be with Carrie, is what she said just before her

VOA慢速英语20116--纽约司机连续通过236个绿灯成网红

This is Whats Trending Today. Noah Forman is an Uber driver in New York City. He is an experienced driver in a city known for its severe traffic jams. Forman started driving a taxi in 2005. Then, he switched to the ride-sharing service. He said he go

VOA慢速英语2016 巴林十名恐怖袭击罪犯越狱

Officials in Bahrain are searching for ten escaped prisoners charged with terrorism. The prisoners escaped after armed gunmen attacked Jaw prison, located south of the capital city Manama, on Sunday. The Bahrain interior ministry described the attack

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Some European leaders are worried that Russia will try to influence their elections this year. The concerns come as possible Russian interference in the United States presidential election last year continues to be debated. There will be national ele

Washington Businesses, Hotels Prepare for Trump Inauguration

On January 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C to attend the inauguration on the steps of the Capitol Building. Eight years ago, Barack Obama, th

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Americans in Maine would say their state is best known for its seafood, especially lobster. Texas and North and South Carolina argue about which state has the best barbecue. And the same goes for New Yorkers and people from Chicago when it comes to w

VOA慢速英语--MLK Day: The Fight for a Holiday to Celebrate Peace

In 1968, American civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed outside his motel room. Four days later, a congressman proposed a federal holiday honoring King. It was to be a holiday celebrating peace. Who could object to such a

The Cost of Doing Business

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. There are many special terms in the world of business. The following story is about a woman who has a business making signs. She tells us about a recent sweetheart deal. She made a deal w

VOA慢速英语2017 心碎综合征?伤心欲绝并非空穴来风

Debbie Reynolds' son, Todd Fisher, said his mother told him that the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, was too much for her. On Wednesday, one day after Fisher's death, Reynolds, 84, died. I want to be with Carrie, is what she said just before he

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China and Nepal are preparing to hold their first-ever joint military exercises, officials from both countries confirmed. 中尼两国官员确认称，双方准备举行首次联合军事演习。 A spokesman for China's Defense Ministry said last w

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This is What's Trending Today. 这里是《今日热点》节目。 Noah Forman is an Uber driver in New York City. 诺亚福尔曼（Noah Forman）是纽约市一名优步司机。 He is an experienced driver in a city known for its severe traffic j

Siri vs. Google Assistant – Which Assistant Is Best for You?

Android and Apple fans have always argued about which phone is better. Now they can debate which digital assistant is better. Using your voice to give commands to a computer once seemed like science fiction. Now we expect our phones to provide such a

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Welcome to This Is America with VOA Learning English. Steve Ember brings you music for the New Year. In the United States and other countries, this old Scottish song, Auld Lang Syne is played when a new year begins. The song is about remembering old

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Lewis is a Congressman from the American state of Georgia. He represents the city of Atlanta and its suburbs. Over the weekend, Lewis had this to say about incoming President-elect Donald Trump: I don't see the President-elect as a legitimate preside