THE PRESIDENT: Members of my Cabinet have assembled here, and I thank you all for coming. We recognize that the pre-storm efforts were important and so are the follow-up efforts -- in other words, what happens after the storm passes is as important

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The United States plans to spend $600 million in coming years to propel development of renewable fuels and other new energy solutions. The funding goes along with millions that private investors are spending to find ways to cut the nation's dependen

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The government has approved plans for Australia's biggest wind farm to be built near the outback town of Broken Hill in New South Wales. Almost 600 turbines will generate enough electricity for more than 400,000 homes. A forest of giant turbines wil

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AZUZ: Nomophobia is a term we came across when preparing our next story. It's a mash up no-mobile-phobia. The fear of not having your smartphone or being connected with others through it. Though the devices are a relatively recent invention, an incre

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. You could fill a store with all the energy drinks now available. They promise to make people feel more energetic and think more clearly. These products have names like Red Bull, Monster, Ripped Force, S

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By Stephanie Ho Washington 27 December 2006 A debate is beginning to take shape once again in the United States between supporters and opponents of nuclear weapons. In the 1990s, following the end of the Cold War, many Americans questioned whether t

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By Malcolm Brown Washington, D.C. 24 July 2007 The future of coal has become a hot topic in the United States. The debate sets concerns about global warming against the desire to reduce America's dependence on foreign energy sources. With the United

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By Scott Stearns White House 24 January 2007 U.S. President George Bush wants Americans to cut their use of gasoline by 20 percent over the next 10 years. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, it is the cornerstone of a new energy poli

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U.S. legislators are responding cautiously to statements from Saudi Arabia that hint at possible further increases in oil production, saying the United States must do more on its own to reduce its dependency on foreign sources of fuel. From Washingt

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Airborne particles produced by automobile exhaust, industry and coal or oil fired power plants can cause blood pressure to rise to dangerous levels Medical researchers are finding out more about the health risks of air pollution. They say the world's

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Euro Crisis Prompts Italian Village to Declare Independence Italy's tough austerity drive includes plans to force local authorities to merge, in a bid to rein in public spending. The tiny village of Filettino faces such a prospect - but its mayor is

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Model Home Shows off Renewable Energy Technology in Senegal In Senegal, a model green house is showcasing renewable energy technologies as part of efforts between the Israeli and Senegalese government to improve food production and reduce dependence

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Indigenous People Vulnerable to Climate Change Researchers say indigenous people are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Theyre studying how extreme weather events can trigger more disease outbreaks. Scientists say extreme weather events hav

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Can Diplomacy Solve Iranian Nuclear Crisis? Top officials say there is a diplomatic path to avoid a military conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says there are two alternatives - engagement or confrontation. The Islamic Republic of Ir

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As voting in southern Sudan's independence referendum enters its final days, relief officials say at least 1 million people will continue to need food assistance despite an improvement in food security over the past year. It is midday at a large spor

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Libya Faces Economic Challenges in Post-Gadhafi Era Moammar Gadhafi is dead, but Libyans still face many difficulties now that their long time leader is gone, including how to repair a battered economy. Before the uprisings, Libya produced roughly 1.

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Burger Makers Fight to Repeal Biofuel Law Corn competition When you drive up to Wendy's or other fast-food chains in the U.S., you are consuming corn in at least two ways. The chicken or hamburger in your meal comes from an animal raised on corn. Sin

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When a Smoker Lights Up May Increase Risk The health risks of cigarette smoking are well known, such as cancer, emphysema and cardiovascular disease. But new research shows that when you smoke can make it even more risky. Tobacco remains the leading

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A new study finds that when people with low back pain get physical therapy early on, they end up saving money on health care. They're also less likely to use addictive painkillers. NPR's Patti Neighmond reports. PATTI NEIGHMOND, BY

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Leading the news, a gunman has opened fire on students at Community College in Oregon in the United States. Oregon Attorney General says 13 people have been shot dead and 20 more are injured but police have yet to confirm those reports. The attacker

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