Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:55 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:55 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:55 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:55 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A question from China about the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant. And the new album from Weezer. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:22 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:22 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:22 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories Also on ECONOMICS REPORT: The government loses its first criminal case related to the financial crisis that hit Wall Street. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:52:53 +0200 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:52:53 -0400 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:52:53 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-18-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On THE MAKING OF A NATION: The move by General Ulysses Grant in 1863 meant the North now controlled the Mississippi River, dividing the South in two. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-18-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:06:53 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:06:53 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:06:53 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On EDUCATION REPORT: More young people than ever are in school, and not just because of the recession. Also, civil rights officials are investigating whether some female-majority schools discriminate against women. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-19-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:36 +0200 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:36 -0400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:36 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-17-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories On EXPLORATIONS: She continues her efforts to protect the endangered animals through her foundation and her new book. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-17-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:06 +0200 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:06 -0400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:06 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-17-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories On HEALTH REPORT: A group of U.S. medical experts now advises against mammograms for most women under 50 years old. And those age 50 to 74 are advised to get tested every two years, instead of yearly. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-17-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:12 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:12 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:12 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-16-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: A new report calls attention to diarrhea as a top killer of children. And scientists search from the sky for cancer-causing asbestos in rocks and soil. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-16-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:39:46 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:39:46 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:39:46 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-16-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On AGRICULTURE REPORT: The U.N. World Food Program is buying high-quality produce from small farmers in 21 countries. And two groups aim to get African governments to invest more in agriculture. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-16-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:24:39 +0200 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:24:39 -0400 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:24:39 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-15-voa9.cfm?rss=topstories On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Bikes for the World has shipped thousands of bicycles to developing countries. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-15-voa9.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:03:56 +0200 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:03:56 -0400 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:03:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-15-voa8.cfm?rss=topstories On THIS IS AMERICA: The huge home in North Carolina was built at the end of the 1800s by George Vanderbilt. His father and grandfather became hugely wealthy in shipping and railroads. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-15-voa8.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:26:59 +0200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:26:59 -0400 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:26:59 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Expressions about color. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:02 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:02 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:02 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa9.cfm?rss=topstories On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Although deaf and blind, Helen Keller graduated from college. She wrote about her life and became an activist for the disabled. Second of two parts. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa9.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:11 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:11 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:11 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories On IN THE NEWS: The 20th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. The coming decision on Afghanistan. And the shooting at the Army base at Fort Hood, Texas. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:16 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:16 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:16 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On AMERICAN STORIES: A man and his wife have second thoughts about ending their marriage. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories"