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DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. This week we answer a question about furniture in American homes. We also play some music nominated for Grammy Awards. But first, we tell about artist and writ
Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Nomination Hearing If Hagels goal for his confirmation hearing was to win the backing of Republican lawmakers, his exchange with Senator John McCain seemed ominous. McCain repeatedly asked if Hagel regretted his opposit
IN THE NEWS - Nomination of Chief Justice Heads to Committee Vote By Jerilyn Watson Broadcast: Saturday, September 17, 2005 I'm Doug Johnson with IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week in Washi
Alisha Ryu In Iraq, the nomination of a former exile with close ties to the United States to become the country's interim prime minister on June 30, has met with with mixed reactions from Iraqis. Most
By Jim Malone Washington 21 May 2008 Democratic presidential contenders Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton each won a primary on Tuesday, but the net result is that Obama is one step closer to securing his party's presidential nomination. VOA National
1. Democrat Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas has narrowly won nomination to a third Senate term. She's one of several women to win their primary battles. In California, Carly Fiorina won the Republican senatorial nomination, and Meg Whitman won the Republ
Students at New York's Hunter College express pride in Elena Kagan Adam Phillips | New York 11 May 2010 Photo: Hunter College High School Yearbook Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan in the 1977 yearbook at Manhattan's Hunter College High School. Presi
By Michael Bowman Washington 04 June 2008 Late Tuesday, Illinois Senator Barack Obama made history as the first African American to win the presidential nomination of a major U.S. political party, becoming the presumptive Democratic standard bearer.
By Jim Malone Washington 15 April 2008 A new poll shows Senator Hillary Clinton maintaining a six-point lead over rival Barack Obama in advance of next Tuesday's presidential primary in Pennsylvania. The Democratic race is expected to continue throug
IN THE NEWS - Porter Goss Nomination By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: Saturday, August 14, 2004 This is Steve Ember with In the News in VOA Special English. President Bush this week nominated Congressman Po
IMF Chief Resigns to Accept Nomination for German Presidency Barry Wood Horst Koehler , who for four years has headed the Washington-based International Monetary Fund , Thursday resigned to accept the
The Human Rights Office in Geneva says it welcomes the nomination of South African jurist, Navanethem Pillay as the new High Commissioner and looks forward to her leading the organization, which is growing in scope and in importance. Her nomination,
Race for US Republican Party Nomination Heads South Mitt Romney captured nearly 40 per cent of the vote in New Hampshire, putting him in a clear lead in the race. In his victory speech, Romney looked to South Carolina and the man who could ulimately
Romney Takes Major Step Toward Republican Nomination Mitt Romney continues to win the key primary battles with Rick Santorum as he moves ever closer to becoming the presumptive Republican candidate against President Barack Obama in the November elect
The King's Speech, a historical film about the British royal family, leads Oscar nominations for this year. The period drama earned 12 nominations for the prestigious film awards, including for best picture. Other top contenders include the Western-t
The votes are in and soon we'll know who'll take home the big honors at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards. Due to time limitations, only a few of the trophies are presented during the televised program. A few of the nominees you won't be seeing on TV: th
By Cindy Saine Washington 02 June 2008 Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama appears set to claim his party's nomination this week, which would make him the first African American presidential candidate to be the nominee of a major U.S. political part
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Here in Washington, the conventional wisdom is that Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch will be easily confirmed. But if 2016 proved anything, it's that conventional wisdom is not always accurate. So Senate Democrats find themselv
TAMPA, the United State, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Mitt Romney on Tuesday secured U.S. Republican Party's presidential nomination during a roll call vote at the party's national convention, and will challenge President Barack Obama in the coming presidenti
The US Senate has in a surprise move postponed the vote on Chuck Hagel's nomination to be the nation's defense secretary. Carl Levin, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee issued a statement saying there wouldn't be a vote this week. Initially, th