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On the last Monday in May, Americans honor those who have fallen in defense of the country and of its ideals. It is a solemn day, this Observance on which we gather to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us, and to pay them homage
SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: The indie rock band Pedro the Lion is known for its sometimes dreary lyrics that take on internal conflict often filled with religious angst. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, THE FLEECING) PEDRO THE LION: (Singing) Who shall I blame for this
By Penelope Poulou Washington, DC 21 September 2006 watch Hollywoodland report The mystery drama Hollywoodland is in American theaters. Alan Coulter, director of legendary TV series such as 'Sopranos,' 'Six Feet Under' and 'Sex and the City' explore
By Mary Morningstar Washington 28 May 2006 Many musicians have used their celebrity to bring attention to the ongoing needs of Hurricane Katrina victims in the southeastern United States. Folk-rock singer Shawn Mullins has a personal connection to N
Mondays we bring you our series-This I Believe. Today we hear from Joan Tower, a composer who began writing music in 1956 at the age of 18. Her works have been played by orchestras around the world and she teaches at Bard College in New York. Here's
By Ron Corben Bangkok 22 September 2007 Hundreds of protesting Buddhist monks marched past the home of Burma's detained opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, in Rangoon Saturday, in a further challenge to the country's military leadership. As Ron Corb
By Paula Wolfson Jerusalem 11 January 2008 President Bush says he will return to the Middle East in May to help push the peace process forward and mark Israel's 60th anniversary. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the president spoke at Israel's main airpor
By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 25 May 2006 Pope Benedict XVI blesses the crowds upon his arrival at an airport outside Warsaw Pope Benedict XVI began a four-day visit to Poland, Thursday, where he will visit the places important to his predecessor, Joh
Syrian Christians Caught in Sectarian Fears Yet the secular government has its defenders, who look to it as a protector of all minority rights, especially for Christians. At the Greek-Melchite Catholic Church in the historic Christian quarter of Old
Havel's Bust Gets Place Among Greats in US Congress WASHINGTON U.S. congressional leaders have honored the late Czech president, author and freedom fighter Vaclav Havel at a time when his country is marking the 25th anniversary of its anti-communist
ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: The Route 91 Harvest festival, the target of last night's shooting, is one of country music's biggest events. It's nicknamed the neon sleepover. The three-day event attracts big-name artists and more than 20,000 fans. NPR's Eliza
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The actress Pamela Adlon doesn't show up in the tabloids. Paparazzi don't hound her. But she has worked in TV consistently for decades. She starred in the sexually explicit comedy Californication. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, CALIFORNICA
RAY SUAREZ, HOST: Let's turn to the city of Chicago. It's been a momentous year in Chicago in part because of the continued spike in violent crime. A poet is trying to change the reasons people talk about his hometown. Kevin Coval has been called Chi
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In 'Desierto,' A Sniper Hunts Mexican Immigrants Along The U.S. Border play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0005:11repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your
LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: A warning for any sullen teens listening - our next piece is about dad jokes, that groan-y (ph), goofy humor favored by fathers everywhere. (SOUNDBITE OF YOUTUBE VIDEO) UNIDENTIFIED MAN: What type of food is good for your f
AILSA CHANG, HOST: One of the freshest reboots in the world of comic books is based on a cartoon that debuted back in the 1960s. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, THE FLINTSTONES) UNIDENTIFIED SINGER: (Singing) Flintstones, meet the Flintstones. They're the modern
By Efam Dovi Accra 06 March 2007 Thousands of ordinary Ghanaians, as well as heads of state and other dignitaries, gathered Tuesday in Ghana's Independence Square in the capital, Accra, to celebrate the west African nation's 50th anniversary of inde
Annie Leibovitz Takes New Path in 'Pilgrimage' There are homes and personal items that belonged to people who are no longer with us, including artists, scientists, photographers, and a U.S. president. Leibovitz says she went on a journey from 2009 to
U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for a redoubling of efforts to get the Mideast peace process back on track. He spoke in Dresden, Germany after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 美国总统奥巴马呼吁加倍努力使中东和平进程