VOA标准英语2013--在明尼苏达州联邦调查局优先考虑:索马里极端分子

Top Priority for FBI In Minnesota: Somali Extremists在明尼苏达州联邦调查局优先考虑:索马里极端分子 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA U.S. law enforcement officials say preventing Somali Americans from aiding the terrorist organization al-Sh

VOA标准英语2013--土著居民有更多的健康问题

Indigenous Peoples Have More Health Problems 土著居民有更多的健康问题 A new report says the worlds minorities and indigenous peoples suffer more ill health than other segments of the population. It says decades of marginalization, poverty

VOA标准英语2013--For Ray Charles' Birthday a New CD/DVD and a Postage Stamp

For Ray Charles' Birthday a New CD/DVD and a Postage Stamp This week, marking what would have been Ray Charles 83rd birthday, the U.S. Postal Service honored the singer with a new postage stamp. And, theres also a new CD and DVD collection featuring

VOA标准英语2013--美国国会议员寻求监测改革

US Lawmakers Seek Surveillance Reform 美国国会议员寻求监测改革 U.S. senators in both parties are proposing changes in the way the National Security Agency collects information as it hunts for terrorists and other threats. Some lawmakers w

VOA标准英语2013--Minnesota Somalis Demonstrate Against Al-Shabab

Minnesota Somalis Demonstrate Against Al-Shabab MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA A small group of ethnic Somalis demonstrated in Minneapolis, Minnesota to express condolences for the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Kenya and to condemn the Somali Isl

VOA标准英语2013--政府关门导致几个景点关闭

Several Tourist Spots Could Close if Government Shuts Down 政府关门导致几个景点关闭 Annual funding for the U.S. government will expire on September 30th. Its up to Congress to pass a bill to fund the government past October 1st. But the t

VOA标准英语2013--Scary Rides, Spooky House Return to NY's Coney Island

Scary Rides, Spooky House Return to NY's Coney Island NEW YORK In October, 2012, when Hurricane Sandy slammed the east coast of the United States with powerful winds, sea surges and flooding, it threatened the lives and livelihoods of thousands who l

VOA标准英语2013--华盛顿年轻人"让哥伦比亚特区"微笑

Young Washingtonian Makes DC Smile 华盛顿年轻人让哥伦比亚特区微笑 Many consider Mondays to be the worst day of the week. And for many years, so did thirty year-old Washington night club promoter Massoud Adipour. A little more than a ye

VOA标准英语2013--飓风桑迪一年后

Hurricane Sandys Impact: Still Reeling After One Year 飓风桑迪一年后 NEW YORK Its been one year since Hurricane Sandy struck the New York metropolitan area. Reconstruction is ongoing, but for many life is still very fragile. 纽约遭受飓风桑

VOA常速英语2013--沙特美国分歧致外交紧张局面

Saudi-US Rift Causes Severe Diplomatic Strain 沙特美国分歧致外交紧张局面 Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United States are causing a severe strain on what has been a rock-solid relationship. Saudi officials are expressing anger and

VOA标准英语2013--12月14日本周5大流行歌曲

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Dec. 14 12月14日本周5大流行歌曲 Were looking at the five most popular songs in the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending December 14, 2013. This time of year, the music world turns its

VOA标准英语2013--伊朗核协议设定了新方向

Iran Nuclear Pact Sets New Dynamics in Motion 伊朗核协议设定了新方向 LONDON International officials involved in negotiating the preliminary agreement with Iran on its nuclear program say it is the first step toward guaranteeing that Iran i

VOA标准英语2013--肯尼亚50年独立以来的进步与挑战

Kenya Marks 50 Years of Independence Amid Progress, Challenges 肯尼亚50年独立以来的进步与挑战 NAIROBI, KENYA Kenya on Thursday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence from Britain, with a call for greater national unity to o

VOA标准英语2013--南非将调查曼德拉追悼会“冒牌手语翻译”一事

South Africa Investigating Mandela Sign Interpreter 南非将调查曼德拉追悼会冒牌手语翻译一事 South Africa's government says it is investigating the alleged incorrect use of sign language at a ceremony honoring late President Nelson M

VOA标准英语2013--Plight Of ‘Maria’ Puts Spotlight on Roma In Europe

Plight Of Maria Puts Spotlight on Roma In Europe A little blonde girl in Greece is at the center of a Europe-wide row over the treatment of Roma people - sometimes known as gypsies. The girl, named Maria, was taken into care from a Roma community ove

VOA常速英语2013--美国在罗马尼亚的导弹防御设施

Groundbreaking Ceremony for US Missile Defense Facility Held in Romania 美国在罗马尼亚的导弹防御设施 WASHINGTON, D.C. Romania and the United States have inaugurated a military site that will be part of the NATO missile defense system th

VOA标准英语2013--美国人转变原有对住房的观念

Americans Experience Shift In Living Arrangements 美国人转变原有对住房的观念 IRVINE, CALIFORNIA Homebuilders and developers in the United States are seeing a growing demand for homes that can accommodate families that span generations --

VOA标准英语2013--Story of One American Family’s Russian Adoption Told in Documentary

Story of One American Familys Russian Adoption Told in Documentary NEW YORK A documentary that tells the story of three Russian children adopted by an American couple has become especially relevant in the wake of Russias 2012 ban on U.S. adoptions. T

VOA标准英语2013--美国部队继续驻扎在阿富汗

Continued US Troop Presence in Afghanistan in Doubt 美国部队继续驻扎在阿富汗 Delays in concluding a U.S.-Afghan security agreement have renewed debate in Washington over America's 12-year engagement and Afghanistan's future with or withou

VOA标准英语2013--无国界医生组织呼吁为中非提供更多帮助

MSF Calls for More Aid for CAR The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders is calling on the international community to immediately increase humanitarian aid to Central African Republic. The group says one in ten people have been driven from their