VOA标准英语2011--Visionary Ideas Could Transform Future N

Visionary Ideas Could Transform Future NASA Missions NASA, the U.S. space agency, has awarded $3 million in grants for 30 proposals which explore new ideas for Americas next generation space program. The proposals reflect wide-ranging visions of new

VOA标准英语2011--Superhero Thwarts Evil Nazi Plot in 'Cap

Superhero Thwarts Evil Nazi Plot in 'Captain America: The First Avenger' Acomic book super hero whose exploits began in the 1940's is back as one of this year's big action movies. Here's a look at Captain America: The First Avenger. General Patton ha

VOA标准英语2011--Outdated Laws Still on Books in US State

Outdated Laws Still on Books in US States If youre planning a trip to the United States, be very careful. You could easily break one of our laws and not know it. Were not talking about obvious illegal behavior, like throwing a chair through your hote

VOA标准英语2011--Role of Islam in New Libya Uncertain

Role of Islam in New Libya Uncertain Libyan rebels are still hunting for Moammar Gadhafi, but many of their countrymen are taking time marking the end of the first holy month of Ramadan without their longtime secular leader. Islam in Libya is undergo

VOA标准英语2011--Tripoli Neighborhood Checkpoints Help Ke

Tripoli Neighborhood Checkpoints Help Keep the Peace The Moammar Gadhafi government in Libya has collapsed after 42 years, and many people question whether Tripoli will descend into the chaos that plagued Baghdad after the fall of Iraq's Saddam Husse

VOA标准英语2011--Artist Pieces Life Back Together After K

Artist Pieces Life Back Together After Katrina Six years ago, on August 29, Hurricane Katrina devastated communities along the Gulf of Mexico. Images of New Orleans spread around the world, but east of the Louisiana border, much of the Mississippi co

VOA标准英语2011--Health Crisis Grips Tripoli as Fighting

Health Crisis Grips Tripoli as Fighting Drags On Gun battles are only part of the health crisis emerging in Libyas capital, a city of one-and-a-half million people without running water. Central Tripolis Zawiya Hospital has modern equipment. It lacks

VOA标准英语2011--Elephant Study Reveals Social Bonds, Com

Elephant Study Reveals Social Bonds, Communication Skills Those who think of elephants as solitary, gentle giants lumbering quietly in their zoo enclosures might be surprised by the range and force of their distinctive calls to each other in the wild

VOA标准英语2011--Despite Hard Times, Volunteering Spikes

Despite Hard Times, Volunteering Spikes in US The number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a recent government report. According to Volunteering in America,

VOA标准英语2011--Muslims in London Think of Trouble Spots

Muslims in London Think of Trouble Spots at Eid Prayers Muslims from around the world marked the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan Tuesday, with many in Londay saying the holiday has special meaning this year because of the Arab Spring revolutions and

VOA标准英语2011--Muslims in America Celebrate End of Rama

Muslims in America Celebrate End of Ramadan 美国穆斯林庆祝斋月结束 Muslims across America gathered in mosques to mark the Eid al Fitr holiday that closes their holy month of Ramadan. Muslims from around America's capital poured into the Is

VOA标准英语2011--Speculation Continues About Palin's Poli

Speculation Continues About Palin's Political Future Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin addresses a Tea Party rally in Iowa on Saturday and political supporters and rivals alike will be listening closely for any indication that she has decided to run

VOA标准英语2011--ANC Youth League Supporters Protest Viol

ANC Youth League Supporters Protest Violently in Johannesburg Supporters of Julius Malema, the leader of the African National Congress Youth League, protested violently in downtown Johannesburg Tuesday, damaging property, attacking police and journal

VOA标准英语2011--Maryland Mosque Invites Jewish Neighbors

Maryland Mosque Invites Jewish Neighbors for Iftar As Muslims around the world observed Ramadan over the past month, one mosque in the suburbs of Washington found the holy month of fasting from sunrise to sundown could provide an opportunity for some

VOA标准英语2011--Modern-Day Knights Rescue Communities in

Mo dern-Day Knights Rescue Communities in Distress In days of old, knights fought for damsels in distress, but in the 21st century, they sometimes battle to help small communities raise revenue. Jousting, in which armored knights compete in games of

VOA标准英语2011--Korean Artist Explores Infinity at Gugge

Korean Artist Explores Infinity at Guggenheim One of America's most prestigious museums of modern and contemporary art is showcasing the work of Korean artist Lee Ufan. Born in Korea, the 75-year-old has lived and taught in Japan, where he enjoys the

VOA标准英语2011--Nevada Families Struggle with Poverty in

Nevada Families Struggle with Poverty in Shadow of Casinos In the shadow of the glittering casinos and resorts of Las Vegas, Nevada, many poor families are struggling to get by. Several recent studies have found that one in five American children liv