VOA双语新闻 Marian Wright Edelman Keeps a Watchful Eye

The daughter of a poor, black Baptist preacher, Marian Wright Edelman grew up in the racially segregated South. But she worked her way through college and law school and went to Washington, D.C., as counsel to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, Poor People's

VOA双语新闻 McDonald's, Starbucks

Beauty and the Beast; The Prince and the Pauper; city mouse meets country mouse: Three classic tales where opposites cross paths, learn from each other, and live happily ever after. 《美女与野兽》、《王子与贫民》和《城市老鼠和乡村

VOA双语新闻 - 奥巴马向中间靠拢获得好处

In U.S. politics, both sides in the ongoing domestic policy debates are taking a break over the Christmas holiday, following an unexpectedly productive final session of the outgoing Congress. When they return in January they will face the new politic

VOA双语新闻 Security Specialists Seek to Make Internet Sa

Since the Internet emerged a decade ago as a free and accessible global communications network, there have been countless assaults by malicious computer viruses and numerous attempts by saboteurs to crash the system. The Internet has survived them al

VOA双语新闻 Dairy Farming is Dwindling in New England

Dairy farming has long been one the largest sectors of the New England region's rural economy and one of the nation's most highly subsidized industries. Still, many small family-run dairy farms have failed in recent years. Those that have managed to

VOA双语新闻 US Copes With Growing Population

The U.S. population is increasing at nearly one percent a year, making the United States the world's fastest growing industrial nation. 美国人口正以每年将近1%的速度增长，这使美国成为世界人口增长最快的工业化国家。

VOA常速英语2016--感应线圈助力清晰听力

感应线圈助力清晰听力 When psychology professor David Myers went on vacation to Scotland, he was thrilled to visit 800-year-old Iona Abbey. But once the service began, he was lost. As the sound reverberated around those ancient stone walls,

VOA双语新闻 National Historic Landmark Status Endangered

As a former frontier mining camp, Tombstone, Arizona has faced its share of threats and calamities over the years, earning it a reputation as the town too tough to die. Now the southwestern community is dealing with an official warning from the U.S.

VOA双语新闻 Ailing Israeli Leader Undergoes New Surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon underwent five hours of emergency surgery on Friday to relieve cranial pressure and stop bleeding on his brain. Mr. Sharon's doctors say the surgery was successful, but Mr. Sharon remains in critical condition. 以色

VOA双语新闻：科学家研发广谱流感疫苗

Each year, scientists work to develop a unique influenza vaccine to protect people against the strain expected in the coming flu season. Mutations in the virus mean that last year's vaccine probably won't protect against this year's flu variety. Now,

VOA双语新闻 Tsunami Damage to Thai Coral Reefs

Tens of thousands of tourists from around the world visit Thailand's famous dive sites each year. But marine experts say the killer tsunami two weeks ago has temporarily damaged some of the area's picture perfect coral reefs. 每年都有好几万名来

VOA双语新闻 Powell Meets Yushchenko

Secretary of State Colin Powell told Ukraine's new President Viktor Yushchenko Sunday he can count on U.S. support as he steers that country toward closer ties with the Euro-Atlantic community. Mr. Powell attended Mr. Yushchenko's inauguration in his

VOA双语新闻 Bush Says Iraq and Economy Top 2006 Agenda

President Bush says his biggest priorities for 2006 are winning the fight against terrorism and keeping the U.S. economy growing by creating more jobs. Opposition Democrats say the president is unfairly cutting spending on social programs. 布什总统

VOA慢速英语2015 十亿年轻人因为听大声的音乐面临失去听力的危险

One Billion Young People Risk Hearing Loss From Loud Music 十亿年轻人因为听大声的音乐面临失去听力的危险 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. 美国之音这里是健康和生活方式报道。 One

VOA双语新闻 Iraqis Postpone National Conference

Iraqi officials say they have postponed a key national conference that was scheduled to start on Saturday. The aim was to choose a special council to oversee the new interim government. 伊拉克官员说，他们推迟了原定星期六举行的一次

VOA双语新闻 Rice Says 'Hopeful Signs' in Iraq

President Bush's national security adviser says progress is being made on the political front in Iraq, despite the violence that continues in Najaf and elsewhere. Condoleezza Rice is urging patience. 布什总统的国家安全顾问赖斯说，尽管在

VOA双语新闻 How to Deal With Iran's Nuclear Program

The U.S. administration is warning Iran against pursuing a nuclear weapons program, which it calls a threat to international security. But Washington and its European allies differ on how best to pressure Iran to stop. U.S. officials say Iran is purs

VOA双语新闻 - 伊拉克内阁批准美伊安全协议

The Iraqi government's council of ministers has voted to approve a three-year military pact with the United States, despite the bitter opposition of several hardline Shi'ite leaders. The agreement, which replaces a U.N. mandate that expires on Decemb

VOA双语新闻：津反对党领导人短暂被禁止出国

Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai and two senior members of his party were temporarily prevented from traveling to South Africa Thursday when Zimbabwe officials confiscated their passports and then returned them. Tsvangirai is e

VOA双语新闻：法国：欧盟考虑是否制裁俄罗斯

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says the European Union is considering sanctions against Russia following its recognition of independence for the Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. France has called an EU meeting Monday in B