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Americans Debating Gun Control From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. Im Kelly Jean Kelly. And Im Jim Tedder. This week on our program, we talk about one of the most intense debates in America: gun control. In 2005,
Laser Technology Uncovers Secrets at Stonehenge From VOA Learning English, this is EXPLORATIONS in Special English. I'm Christopher Cruise. And I'm Kelly Jean Kelly. Today, we report on new knowledge about Stonehenge, the famous, ancient stone circle
Pope Francis Represents Firsts for Catholics From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. Former Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio has become the first Latin American to be elected leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church.
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American History Series: From Revolutionary War Hero to President From VOA Learning English, welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in Special English. Im Steve Ember. This week in our series, we tell the story of Americas first presid
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US Takes Action Against Cyber Theft Threat From VOA Learning English, this is the Technology Report in Special English. The United States has announced a plan to fight the quickly growing threat from cyber spies and Internet attackers known as hacker
United States Observes Black History Month Close-up from Freedman's Village, Arlington, Virginia Print from Harper's Weekly, May 7, 1864 From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. I'm Kelly Jean Kelly. And I'm Mario Rit
Americas New Secretary of State Talks Foreign Policy US Kerry From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. Secretary of State John Kerry made it clear this week that American foreign policy decisions affect the lives of American
New Orleans, Havre de Grace: American Places That Hold Special Memories Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. Some places can create strong memories. We often clearly remember important events in our lives and link them wit
AMERICAN HISTORY: Eighteenth Century Conflicts in Europe Affect North America From VOA Learning English, this is THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. This week in our series we tell about the conflicts among
Can Folic Acid Prevent Childhood Autism? From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report in Special English. A new study found that women who took folic acid supplements in early pregnancy were less likely to have a child with autism. Folic acid
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