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1. A Christmas Day storm spins out of the Midwest toward the East Coast, leaving behind snow as far south as Texas and Oklahoma, and a wet wintry mess in places like Washington. 2. President Obama and members of Congress are coming back to Washington
What's been called the scariest place on earth is the sight of our next story. Despite it's name, the Demilitarized Zone, the border that separates North Korea and South Korea is one of the most heavily militarized borders on the planet. But in one s
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Just because a plant looks nice does not mean you should eat it. Farmers learn this lesson tragically sometimes when their animals feed on wild plants. In fact, some of the nicest looking plants in
Iran Threat to Close Strait Could Hurt Economic Recovery Nearly one-fifth of the world's traded oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, much of it destined for Asian and European nations. Lucian Pugliaresi at the Energy Policy Research Foundation sa
Some US Cities Resort to New Programs to Curb Youth Violence 美国一些城市采取新措施抑制青少年犯罪 NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Murder rates have risen during the first half of the year in several US cities . Many of the homicide victims have
Life for Returning Afghan Refugees Goes from Bad to Worse 重返阿富汗的难民生活每况愈下 KABUL Hadeesa is only 14 years old, but her face already shows the signs of life weighing her down. She manages the familys meager resources, takes c
The Revolution, it's about you, get tools, tips and advice from your personal team of life style experts to help you start your own revolution. I know Team Gun loves color and so do I, but not just for my wardrobe, for my diet too, That's because col
This is Scientific Americans 60-Second Science. Im Karen Hopkin. This will just take a minute. Planning to attend a Super Bowl party in Boston or Seattle this Sunday? If so, you might think twice about sticking your chips in the communal dip. Because
Watching a Film in Your Car, Before the Age of the Small Screen From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. Im June Simms. Drive-in movie theaters are considered an American invention. Drive-ins became very popular in th
By Jim Randle Baghdad 26 September 2007 Iraqi officials say bombings have killed more than 20 people in northern Iraq and Baghdad, a sharp increase in violence after an apparent lull. A spokesman for the U.S. military in Iraq says the spike in attack
The U.S. men have won the Olympic volleyball gold medal for the first time in 20 years, beating Brazil three sets to one. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer was at Sunday's match at Beijing's Capital Gymnasium and has a report. This match between top-ra
U.S. officials say they have a long-term commitment to help Pakistan recover from one of the worst disasters in that nation's history. Three weeks of monsoon rains have killed an estimated 1,600 people and affected another 20 million. The American ef
.S. unemployment dipped below 9 percent last month, as private employers added the most jobs since April. The U.S. Labor Department released its monthly employment report Friday, showing the U.S. economy picked up a net total of 192,000 jobs in Febru
Cambodia Links HIV Outbreak to Needle Reuse 针头重复使用导致柬埔寨村庄艾滋病感染 ROKA VILLAGE, WESTERN CAMBODIA Health experts in Cambodia were alarmed when a cluster of villagers living near the countrys second largest city, Battam
North Korea has apparently revalued its currency, in a move that may be aimed at tightening domestic market activity. 北韩重新调整了其货币价值。此举可能是为了更加严格控制其国内市场活动。 South Korean media quoted unn
By Michael Bowman Washington 07 January 2008 President Bush says the U.S. economy remains resilient, despite signs of a slowdown in growth and higher unemployment figures. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from the White House. Recent weeks have seen a so
The president and first lady revealed the details of their first date, which took place in 1989, in a video released on his website to promote a competition to win dinner with him and his wife. 美国总统奥巴马和第一夫人米歇尔在一个视频
Intermediate - Volleyball (C0093) A: Its a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Mens Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and Im joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland. B: Thank you, Rick. Weve got a very exciting encounte
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 08 June 2008 Israel is backing away from a threat to attack Iran. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. Shaul Mofaz (file photo) Israeli defense officials have rejected comments by Cabinet Minister Shaul
N. Korea has sharply raised the value of its currency, causing confusion, and a sudden spike in demand in for Chinese yuan and US dollars Kurt Achin | Seoul 01 December 2009 North Korean banknotes are displayed at a souvenir shop in the Imjingak Pavi