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Yesterday, one significant and closely watched indicator of the U.S. stock market jumped up. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 important stocks, ended the day 410 points higher than it started out. Over the last two days of trading, th

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U.S. farmers are suggesting they're worried about their future amid the trade frictions between China and the United States, particularly in the American pork sector. China is the third largest importer of American pork. However, there are concerns t

Scientists Link Antarctic Ice Melt to Decline in Staple Food

By David McAlary Ocean animals in parts of Antarctica are facing a food shortage. A new British study finds that a staple of the marine wildlife diet, tiny shrimp-like creatures called krill, has dram

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By Jeffrey Young Americans crossing borders groan in dismay as they exchange their dollars for less and less in other currencies. Holidays in Europe, for instance, that once seemed reasonably priced h

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By Deborah Block Baghdad 20 January 2008 A suicide bombing killed six people in Iraq's western Anbar province, but a prominent sheikh who was the target of the attack was not hurt. The U.S. military says roadside bombs linked to Iran have declined re

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Rising Crop Prices Linked to Decline in World's Bee Population Terrence Ingram considers himself a naturalist. He said hes best able to commune with the natural world around him at the center of a swarm... of bees. I love beekeeping. Its one of Gods

VOA标准英语2013--EU Hopes Pesticide Ban Will Halt Bee Decline

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By Nathan King New York 03 January 2008 The value of the U.S. dollar has dropped about 20 percent against a basket of major currencies in the last five years. This decline has been especially tough for immigrants who work in the United States and sen

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By Paula Wolfson Washington 11 December 2007 A new study shows American teenagers are getting the message about the dangers of illegal drugs. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the government-funded survey shows a significant overall decline in illicit drug

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By Jim Fry Washington 21 August 2007 Opinion polls in the United States show the public's approval of President Bush's performance is approaching a historic low for any modern president. The polls also show a decline in the public's embrace of the co

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BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- New home prices declined in most of 70 major Chinese cities in March, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Wednesday. In March, 46 cities out of the statistical pool of 70 major cities saw drops in new home price

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