Education Report - Applicants Ask Colleges: Why Should I Accept You? Schools compete for students who receive multiple offers of admission. Transcript of radio broadcast: 30 April 2008 This is the VOA Special English Education Report. May first is a
IN THE NEWS - Terrorism Deaths Rose in 2007, Including a Big Jump in Pakistan The U.S. State Department says the number of attacks worldwide was roughly unchanged from 2006. Also, the latest findings about press freedoms around the world. Transcript
Development Report - Feeding the Hungry, but Not With Pigeons A listener wonders if the birds could be caught and exported to crisis areas as protein to prevent starvation. Transcript of radio broadcast: 18 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English D
THE MAKING OF A NATION - US History Series: Jefferson Is Elected President in 1800, But Only on the 36th Vote Thomas Jefferson defeated Aaron Burr. But it took three days of voting in the House of Representatives to settle on a winner. Transcript of
Education Report - Recruiters Help US Colleges Find Foreign Students Placement companies may be paid by colleges or students -- or both, raising concerns about possible conflicts of interest. First of two parts. Transcript of radio broadcast 22 May
EXPLORATIONS - International Red Cross Helps Victims of Natural Disasters The Red Cross is leading efforts to help victims of the cyclone in Burma, earthquake in China and starvation in Ethiopia. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 May 2008 VOICE ONE:
Health Report - WHO Chief Says World Faces Three Growing Threats Chan, at World Health Assembly in Geneva, warns of dangers of food security, climate change and pandemic influenza. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 May 2008 This is the VOA Special E
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Progress Against Witchweed, a Killer of Sorghum Crops in Africa Researchers may someday copy proteins found in alligator blood to produce infection-fighting drugs for people. Transcript of radio broadcast: 19 May 2008 VOICE ONE
Agriculture Report - Cork: More Than Just a Bottle Stopper New uses are found for this environmentally friendly crop, even as some winemakers change to plastic or metal caps. Transcript of radio broadcast: 19 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English
THIS IS AMERICA - Inside the Complex Worlds of Deafness and Deaf Culture in America Hearing technology offers more hope than ever. Yet the devices are not always welcomed. Also, how one young woman is learning to accept herself for who she is. Trans
PEOPLE IN AMERICA - Gwendolyn Brooks, 1917-2000: The Poet was the First African American to Win a Pulitzer Prize for Literature She was known around the world for using poetry to increase understanding about black culture in America. Transcript of r
IN THE NEWS - In China, Number of Earthquake Deaths Is Expected to Top 50,000 Soldiers and civilian volunteers continue rescue efforts in Sichuan Province. But survivors have criticized the government's delays in sending aid. Transcript of radio bro
AMERICAN MOSAIC - Members of the Group Young @ Heart Refuse to Act Their Age Also: A listener in Yemen asks about the interactive world on the Internet called Second Life. And hear a mixture of influences in the music of Marcus Miller. Transcript of
Economics Report - For Fans of Anarchy, Grand Theft Auto IV Is a Big Smash Popularity of video game series makes Take-Two Interactive a takeover target. Transcript of radio broadcast: 16 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. (SO
THE MAKING OF A NATION - US History: Adams Avoids War With France, Signs Alien and Sedition Acts Two major issues marked John Adams' presidency: foreign policy and the rights of citizens. At the same time, his Federalist Party was losing public supp
Education Report - Study Raises Questions About Reading Program in US In schools using Reading First, researchers find more time being spent on skills, but without higher test scores on average. Also, a look at the book reading habits of students in
EXPLORATIONS - A Visit to Two National Parks: Mount Rainier and Valley Forge People visit Mount Rainier to climb it or enjoy its natural beauty. They visit Valley Forge to remember heroes of the America Revolution. Transcript of radio broadcast: 13
IN THE NEWS - UN Seeks $187 Million in Aid for the Victims of Cyclone in Burma Appeal is to help meet the needs of more than 1.5 million people over the next six months. Transcript of radio broadcast: 09 May 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special E
AMERICAN MOSAIC - For Jenna Bush, a Texas Wedding Beats a White House Ceremony Also: A question from a listener about New York's new governor, David Paterson. And music from the group Beach House. Transcript of radio broadcast: 08 May 2008 HOST: Wel
Economics Report - Why Oil Continues Its Climb Unrest in oil-producing nations and the weak dollar are causes of the increase in oil prices. But increasing demand has not been met with new supplies. Transcript of radio broadcast: 08 May 2008 This is
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