US Civil War Comes Alive 150 Years After First Battle A century and a half after the first major battle of the U.S. Civil War, thousands of soldiers in 19th century uniforms once again faced each other across a field in Manassas, Virginia, 50 kilomet

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2011年(七月)

Washington Week: Fireworks in Washington Foreshadow Battles to Come The Senate passed a landmark overhaul of U.S. immigration laws, but the battle is far from over. Backers and opponents of reform are gearing up for what promises to be an even toughe

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Emily sat down on the sofa. She took off her shoes. She put her feet on the coffee table. She leaned back. She picked up the remote and turned on the TV. It was 6 o'clock. The news was on three channels. She didn't want to see the news. The news depr

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By Alan Silverman Hollywood 20 August 2006 A family coming apart at the seams comes together on a road trip filled with occasionally bizarre, but often wonderful discoveries about one another in a dark comedy co-starring Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell,

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By Peter Heinlein United Nations 24 July 2006 U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says he will use an upcoming ministerial meeting on the Middle East to press for a truce, and deployment of a buffer force between Israel and Lebanon. ------- United Nat

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By Alan Silverman Hollywood 01 April 2007 The pageantry, the athleticism and the grace of competitive figure skating all get a royal roasting in the new comedy film co-starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. Alan Silverman has a look at Blades of Glory.

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By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 12 February 2007 The Dixie Chicks were the big winners at Grammy Awards, Sunday. The singers earned five Grammys -- the highest American music industry honors. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, the evening mark

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American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Recovers From Health Scare at Home From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is at home after a stay in a New York hospital, where she wa

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THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: World War II on the Home Front STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. (MUSIC) The United States entered the Second World War in December of fo

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By Susan Logue Mount Vernon, Virginia 30 October 2006 watch Mount Vernon report Mount Vernon, the historic home of the first U.S. President, George Washington, celebrated the opening of new galleries and theaters on its property Friday. As VOA's Sus

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By Paula Wolfson White House 23 January 2006 President Bush is stepping up his campaign to win support for a controversial domestic spying program. Mr. Bush says the program is an essential tool in th

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Outgoing U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says the fact that U.S. territory has not been attacked since September 11, 2001, is the central accomplishment of his four years in office. Chertoff credits the policies of U.S. President G

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Burma's Exiled Activists Consider Returning Home Political crackdowns were the once-defining images of Burma's notorious military regime. Since 1988, thousands of civilians were killed or thrown in prison. Many more escaped abroad. Activist Khin Ohma

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By Deborah Tate Washington 12 September 2006 Secretary Michael Chertoff The top official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is concerned about the possibility of an attack in the United States involving weapons of mass destruction. A day af

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By Brian Padden Iowa 17 July 2006 watch Ethanol report Harvesting corn to make alternative fuel Oil prices recently reached a record high of $75 a barrel. And the growing profits are funding such anti-American governments as Iran and Venezuela. Thes

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By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 13 March 2007 The U.S. Senate, following the House of Representatives' lead, has approved a broad homeland security bill by a 60 to 38 vote. But President Bush says he will veto the legislature unless one particular provi

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By Jim Malone Washington 14 June 2006 Following his brief visit to Baghdad, President Bush says he sees steady progress in Iraq as he continues to rally domestic support for the war effort there. In the wake of his dramatic surprise visit to Baghdad

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Louise: Whats the matter with you? Gil: I just got off the phone with my mom and she says theyre planning a welcome-home party for me next week at a restaurant! Louise: Whats wrong with that? Gil: After living abroad for a year, I was really looking

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By Challiss McDonough Yatar, Lebanon 14 August 2006 After a month of fighting in Lebanon, a U.N.-mediated cease-fire has taken hold between Israel and Hezbollah militants. Thousands of people are streaming back to their homes, despite government war

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By Alan Silverman Hollywood 05 August 2006 High speed, high thrills auto racing under the banner of NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is one of the most popular spectator sports across the heartland of America. This fact ha

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