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This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Bonds have been in the news a lot in the last few weeks. Yields on the ten-year United States Treasury note jumped to their highest level in five years, before easing. Bonds are debt owed by a govern
This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Watching stocks in Tokyo Credit markets showed signs of some improvement this week. Interest rates for short-term loans between banks fell, in a sign that banks may be more willing to lend. But stock
This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Last Friday, President Bush called for an economic growth package -- a plan to give a quick shot of energy to the slowing American economy. Now, the administration has an agreement with Democratic an
Campaigning in Fargo, North Dakota today, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said if elected, he still plans to bring troops home from Iraq. However, the presumptive Democratic nominee also said that depending on what he learns from an upc
President Obama again called for action on his proposed health care overhaul plan, saying the government can revamp the current health care system in a way that does not add to the deficit over the next ten years. The president paid a visit to a Was
The Illinois Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge that questioned the fitness of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to hold office since he faces federal corruption charges. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports. The state's attorney general had filed
The nation's top military officer says his goal is to turn things around in Afghanistan within the next 12 to 24 months, though Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he expects violence will increase in the short term. NPR
美国就业情况改善 The U.S. economy exceeded expectations again, adding 195,000 jobs in June. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said companies also hired more workers in April and May than originally reported - meaning the economy has now added mo
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke are sitting down at this hour with congressional leaders to discuss the widening economic crisis. Stock prices rebounded sharply today. That followed a report the administration has a ne
From the CNN Center in Atlanta, I am Naamua Delaney. Thanks for checking in with us and here is a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. Today President Obama hosts an online town hall meeting to answer questions from the public about his 3.6-tri
Glad you are with us everyone. I am Catherine Callaway and here is a look at whats happening Now In The News. The Treasury Department has unveiled a bank rescue plan that will help banks remove billions of dollars in toxic assets from their books. T
The World Health Organization is calling it an emergency ofinternational concern Here is the latest. At least 81 deaths in Mexicoare likely linked to the virus. Testing confirms another 20 casesthere. And since yesterday, two more cases in the US ha
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Do you know Dunhuang? 你知道敦煌吗? Yes,it's in Gansu province. 知道,它在甘肃省。 Is there anything interesting in Dunhuang? 敦煌有什么好玩儿的吗? The most famous spot of interest is Mogao Grot-toes. 最有名的名胜是莫
Hello, and happy Monday to you. I'm Stacey Elgin at the CNN center in Atlanta. Here is a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. President-elect Barack Obama has named Timothy Geithner as Treasury Secretary. Geithner will be the point man on the f
-Leonard:Sheldon, wake up! Sheldon醒醒! -Sheldon:Danger! Danger! 危险!危险! -Leslie:Afternoon, men. Sheldon. 中午好,男士们,Sheldon。 -Sheldon:Oh, yeah? Well, your attempt at juvenilizing me by excluding me from the set
By Barbara Schoetzau He was one of the giants of American history: a hero in the American Revolution; the new nation's first Treasury secretary; architect of the nation's monetary system; an early and
Ten US banks fail 'stress tests' 十个美国银行应力测试失败 Ten of America's largest 19 banks need a combined $74.6bn (50bn) of extra funds to boost(推进,提高) their cash reserves.(现金储备) That is the main finding of the so-called stress tests
Hello to you, I'm Creshon Saunders at the CNN.com newsroom in Atlanta. Here is a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. President Obama tells CBS's 60 Minutes that he is sticking with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Some critics have called for
Good morning. Hope your Tuesday is off to a good start. I'm Reggie Aqui from the CNN center in Atlanta. Here's what's happening right now IN THE NEWS. This hour President Obama is dealing with the budget. He's been meeting with congressional leaders