The Women of Rap: The 'Queen of NY' In the last few decades, hip-hop has risen to become a multi-billion dollar industry. It was a woman who led the production of the first commercially successful rap track. However, the industry remains unquestionab

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An incredible player came from Japan a fan of the Los Angeles Angels said recently. The player is Shohei Ohtani. And he has gained a lot of attention since he joined Major League Baseball in America. Major League Baseball teams usually select a playe

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At Beautycon, Social Media Stars Redefine Beauty For some people, makeup is not just about the latest lipstick product or eyeliner. It is about having power. 化妆不仅仅是涂抹化妆品,而是一种权利。就像正在纽约参加美丽城的美

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A new report says the sport of tennis faces very significant problems with integrity. The report said the problems, involving issues like fair play and honesty, are most notable at the lower levels of the sport. It said a major cause was a sharp incr

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German Students Protest Unfair English Exam Thousands of German students are accusing school officials of creating an English exam that was unfairly difficult. The exam is important because it is part of Germanys Abitur system. The Abitur test is giv

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Kenyans Protest after Breastfeeding Woman Asked to Cover Up A group of women marched on a restaurant in the center of Nairobi Tuesday. 周二,一群女性在内罗毕中心的一家饭店举行了游行。 The marchers have accused the restaurant o

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Michigan State University to Pay $500 Million to Victims of Larry Nassar Michigan State University has agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women and girls who have said they were sexually abused by sports doctor Larry Nassar. 密歇根州立大

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United States President Donald Trump said, Well have to see, when asked if a planned meeting with North Koreas leader will take place. On Wednesday, North Korea threatened to cancel the meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12. I

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Hero Pilot Lands Safely in China After Plane Loses Windshield This is Whats Trending Today. A Chinese airplane made an emergency landing Monday after its front window broke and one of its pilots was partly pulled out of the plane. The Sichuan Airline

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US Supreme Court Ends Ban on Sports Betting The United States Supreme Court on Monday ended a 26-year ban on betting on professional and college sports. The courts decision permits state officials to pass laws permitting books to open on sports such

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Ramadan is beginning for the worlds Muslims. The month-long observance is a time to fast, to think and to spend time with friends and family. In the United States, people of different national origins gather at Islamic centers for religious services

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Putin Opens Bridge Linking Russia to Crimea Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened a new bridge linking southern Russia to Crimea. 俄罗斯总统普京为连接俄罗斯南部与克里米亚的新大桥揭幕。 Putin drove a large truck Tuesda

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What to Expect at the Royal Wedding Britain's Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle are set to marry Saturday in the British city of Windsor. For many fans, it is a fairy-tale romance. The 36-year-old Markle does not fit the traditional image

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The U.S. government is now accepting volunteers for a huge new nationwide health project. The government hopes to find one million people who will share their DNA and 10 years of health patterns. Researchers hope that by studying such a large group o

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This is Whats Trending Today Netta Barzilai is sassy, she is fun and she can sing. Now, the 25-year-old Israeli is the winner of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. She won with a catchy dance song about womens empowerment called Toy. It is Israels fir

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The United States officially moved its Israeli embassy from the city of Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday. The move came as Israeli forces and Palestinians clashed along Israels border with the Gaza Strip. More than 50 Palestinians were killed and hund

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Trump administration officials says Melania Trump is in the hospital recovering from an operation to treat a non-cancerous kidney condition. The first lady's spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, said the treatment Monday morning was successful. Grisham sa

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The United States has said it may let American businesses invest in North Korea if the two sides reach a nuclear agreement. But even if U.S. economic restrictions against the North are lifted, the country would likely still present a difficult enviro

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. There may be something in your food that you cannot see and cannot taste. But it could be killing you. It is an artificial oil commonly called trans fat. Trans fat is a toxic chemical th

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Mas Yamashita does not remember when he and his family left their small home in Oakland, California. But he does remember where they went: the Tanforan Assembly Center in San Bruno, California. During World War II, thousands of Japanese-Americans wer

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