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By Alan Silverman Hollywood 30 December 2007 In his second film as director, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington presents an inspiring drama of triumph over prejudice and ignorance based on true events of some 75 years ago. Alan Silverman h
Washington Tourism Up, Despite Sequester Budget Cuts The number of visitors coming to the National Air and Space Museum has actually increased since the sequester took effect. The budget for the Smithsonian Institution museums that line the National
Washington Week: Fireworks in Washington Foreshadow Battles to Come The Senate passed a landmark overhaul of U.S. immigration laws, but the battle is far from over. Backers and opponents of reform are gearing up for what promises to be an even toughe
The Group-of-20 leaders, representing the world's major industrialized nations and large developing countries, will meet in Washington this weekend to discuss measures to restore global financial stability. Europe has taken the lead in pushing for t
Ancient "Declaration of Human Rights" on Display in Washington, DC Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On the show today, we hear new music from outlaw Shooter Jennings. And, we answer a question about the meaning of
By Susan Logue Mount Vernon, Virginia 30 October 2006 watch Mount Vernon report Mount Vernon, the historic home of the first U.S. President, George Washington, celebrated the opening of new galleries and theaters on its property Friday. As VOA's Sus
As U.S. lawmakers grappled over a $700 billion dollar bank bailout plan, one of the nation's largest banks - Washington Mutual Incorporated - collapsed under the weight of its enormous bad bets on the U.S. mortgage market. From Washington, VOA's Pur
By Zulima Palacio Washington 26 September 2007 The organization that runs George Washington's estate near Washington, D.C. opened to the public a typical slave cabin from the 18th century. Most of those present at the dedication say the tiny house br
By Jim Malone Washington 02 January 2007 State Funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral for former President Gerald R. Ford, 2 Jan. 2007 Official Washington bid farewell to former President Gerald Ford on Tuesday. Mr. Ford, the 38th pres
By Ana Ward Washington 16 May 2008 When people think of the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. - they usually think of monuments, museums and the White House. But for some, a small family restaurant comes to mind. Ben's Chili Bowl has bee
Washington, DC Moves Toward Marijuana Decriminalization WASHINGTON After Colorado and Washington State legalized marijuana for recreational use, other states and cities around the country began taking a fresh look at their own marijuana laws. Some ar
Washington Auto Show Highlights New Technologies 华盛顿车展突出新技术 WASHINGTON At this week's annual Washington Auto Show, manufacturers are featuring their standard models along with cars that point to the future, both in terms of propul
African-born Pastor Brings Holy Laughter Revival to Washington WASHINGTON A South African-born televangelist based in Florida has brought his ministry to Washington for a three-week event he is calling Celebrate America. Rodney Howard-Browne is calli
Washington Week: Focus on Effects of Automatic Spending Cuts With President Obama and Congress unable to agree on alternatives to across-the-board cuts, the American people are weighing in on Washingtons unending budgetary drama. It is just ridiculou
Washington DC Facing Family Homelessness Crisis With access to affordable housing severely restricted by budget cuts and a rising cost of living, local shelters have been crammed full throughout the winter. Disabled single father Marcaus Scales has b
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
As Cracks Widen In Washington State, Government Prepares For A Landslide DAVID GREENE, HOST: There is a potentially massive landslide that's looming over one of the main interstates in Washington state. The Northwest News Network's Anna King reports
AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The student-led anti-gun violence rally March For Our Lives takes place in Washington this weekend. Since D.C. hotels are expensive, a number of area residents are opening up their homes free of charge to the students and familie
By George Dwyer Washington 09 April 2008 Next week (15-20 April 2008), Pope Benedict XVI makes his first official visit to the United States. He is scheduled to meet with President Bush at the White House, deliver an address at the United Nations, an
By Michael Bowman Washington 07 September 2006 Immigrant-rights activists march in Washington Immigrants and immigrant-rights activists gathered in Washington Thursday to press for legislation that would provide a path to legal residency and other r