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By Paul Sisco Washington, D.C. 26 July 2007 Representatives from American auto manufacturer General Motors recently were in Washington, D.C. to showcase the electric Chevy Volt. GM says the vehicle will change the way people commute, reducing emissi
Asian Americans Underrepresented in News Media 亚裔美国人成新闻媒体里的弱势群体 WASHINGTON Recent controversies surrounding Hollywoods casting of white actors to play Asian characters have some people wondering why popular media conti
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Thousands of supporters of immigration reform rallied in the nation's capital on Sunday, voicing their frustration with the government's pace of handling the complex issue. The gathering was both a serious and lively gathering that brought together p
Beware Of Text Neck! Remember when the Blackberry was all the rage, and people worried about straining their thumbs typing on that tiny keyboard? Well, now that the iPhone and other smart phones have taken center stage, theres another malady gaining
By Priscilla Huff Washington, D.C. 23 November 2007 It is calledA Common Word Between Us and You. It is a letter, signed last month by 138 Muslim scholars from around the world and addressed to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders. It stresses t
Malians Hope for Fresh Start Ahead of Sunday Vote马里人希望选举带来新开始 为了选举出新的总统,马里的选民们在星期日参加了投票,这是西非国家恢复宪法秩序的关键的第一步。北部的冲突和军事政变
US Adds 80,000 Jobs in October, Unemployment Ticks Lower The U.S. economy added 80,000 jobs in October and the nation's unemployment rate edged down one tenth of a percentage point. The government also revised employment numbers higher for August and
By Margaret Besheer Irbil, Iraq 20 April 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Baghdad Friday for meetings with top Iraqi leaders. From northern Iraq, VOA's Margaret Besheer reports he will be delivering a message that that they must move fa
Car Index Indicates Growth Potential High in Developing Nations Despite forecasts for a slowdown in the global economy, a little known economic indicator is starting to gain traction. The so called car index is an attempt to measure the world's middl
President Obama Calls on Congress to Pass Buffett Rule Wealthy investor compares current tax rate Investor Whitney Tilson wants to share more of his wealth with the rest of America. It is hard to make the argument that the top one percent in this cou
Toronto Festival Offers Glimpse of Season's Best Films The Toronto film festival traditionally showcases some of the years best films, including potential Oscar nominees. George Clooney and Ryan Gosling were among those walking Torontos red carpet th
As pro-democracy movements gain momentum in the region, Yemen and Libya are cracking down on the protest movements that have been growing within their borders during the past week. Popular uprisings continue to spread through the regions of North Afr
Vendors Display Marijuana Products at Washington Expo You wouldnt expect a marijuana expo in the U.S. capital, since it's still against federal law to possess the drug. And since it is still illegal to sell pot in the city, there was no marijuana at
Event organizer: Do you hear that? Its a packed house and your presentation was a hit. People are clamoring for more. Herman: I cant believe it. I wasnt expecting that kind of reception. The audience really seemed to like it. Event organizer: Like it