Nigerians Demand Return of Ancient Art What was once the ancient Kingdom of Benin is now the heart of the Nigerian art world, with statues adorning the streets and an art museum in the Benin City town square. But locals say the displayed art is only

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Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist, although most people probably know him as the most intelligent person who ever lived. His name has become part of many languages when we want to say someone is a genius, as in the phrase, Shes a real Einst

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Robert Allen Zimmerman was born in 1941 and loved music, especially blues, from a young age. He formed several bands and played so loudly at a high school talent show the principal had to cut the microphone off. He switched to folk music because, he

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Oscar Nominees Named; New 'Les Mis' Soundtrack Climbs the Charts; Art Exhibit Explores Our Digital Selves Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On our show this week, we listen to music from the Oscar nominated movie, Les

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By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 23 January 2006 watch Right to Die report The Supreme Court last week upheld a controversial law in the state of Oregon that allows physicians to prescribe lethal dose

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By Jim Malone WAshington 22 February 2006 The U.S. Supreme Court will revisit the politically divisive issue of abortion later this year. The abortion case in question will be a major test for a court

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US Supreme Court to Make Historic Health-Care Decision Three families explain what's at stake for them. Just like he did four years ago, Miles Fawcett is there to catch his daughter when she needs him. Serena was born with a severe liver defect. Her

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Rare Violins Play Starring Role in Concert Stradivarius instruments, especially Stradivarius violins, are known the world over for their exquisite beauty, unparalleled craftsmanship and extraordinary sound. Six of the rare instruments are owned by th

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Christmas Concert Hits Jazzy Note It's the holiday season in the United States and choirs across the country are staging special Christmas concerts. Typically, the singers are accompanied by pianos, organs and, sometimes, even a full orchestra. But a

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Madagascar's highest court has backed the military's move to replace President Marc Ravalomanana with his rival, opposition leader Andry Rajoelina. But some African leaders are questioning whether the move is constitutional. Andry Rajoelina greets t

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Actor Robert Davi Sings Sinatra After spending more than half of his lifetime making movies, Robert Davi has released Davi Sings Sinatra - On The Road To Romance . Coming from an Italian-American home you know there are two figures that you look up t

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Alleged Mastermind of Cole Bombing Arraigned in Military Court The alleged al-Qaida mastermind of the 2000 terrorist attack on the USS Cole, Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, was arraigned Wednesday in a military courtroom in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Nashiri, dr

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Picasso, Other Greats Created 'Wearable Art' Artists such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Robert Rauschenberg left behind works of art which are instantly recognizable: Picasso, whose portraits of his lovers merge profile and full face in a di

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Court Overturns California Gay Marriage Ban Those who back the right of same-sex couples to marry cheered the ruling by the three-judge panel in San Francisco. In their 2-1 decision, the judges upheld the ruling of a lower court, saying Proposition 8

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New York Candidates Court Muslim Voters The Arab-American Association of New York recently held a Meet the Candidates forum at a school auditorium in Brooklyn. The event offered the public an opportunity to grill candidates for local office and to re

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By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 04 October 2006 watch Supreme Court report The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term this week with a docket of 38 cases, 17 of which are related to business. VOA's Peter Fedynsky looks at the most prominent cases, i

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By Deborah Tate Washington 09 January 2006 Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, second from right, prepares to testify on Capitol Hill President Bush's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Samuel A

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By Deborah Tate Washington 11 January 2006 watch Alito Day 2 report Samuel Alito President Bush's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Samuel Alito, returns to Capitol Hill Wednesday for a second

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South Korea and the United States are wrapping up senior diplomatic talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons with a show of unity. They say a six-nation process that has been underway for six years must be preserved. Stephen Bosworth, US special envoy

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THIS IS AMERICA - US Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Law, Strikes Down Much of Immigration Law CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Im Christopher Cruise. Today, we will look at the recent United States Supreme Cour

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