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Eight year-old Peter Wajda (laying on tennis shoes) sent in the most--more than 500
American Children Set Guinness World Record with Sneakers  Video clip available
Ten thousand sneakers to be recycled into athletic surfaces
Just about every American is tempted by tasty fast food.  But because it's relatively cheap, fattening food is more of staple in low-income families
Americans Fattening Up and Not Happy About It  Audio Clip Available
'Time' magazine reports a wide variety of social factors influence what Americans eat and why they're getting fat - and it's not just genetics and diet
Admiral Mike Mullen, 11 Jun 2008
US Military Chief Says Any Attack on Iran Would be Destabilizing  Audio Clip Available
Admiral Mike Mullen warns that any 'destabilizing acts' could have unpredictable consequences, and it would be difficult for US to respond
Monuments on the National Mall
Twenty-five Million People Visit the National Mall Each Year  Video clip available
Five hundred million dollars is needed to renovate America's front yard
US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher, right, shakes hands with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during their meeting in Islamabad, 02 Jul 2008
US Top Envoy Pushes Coordinated Anti-Terror Efforts Between Pakistan, Afghanistan  Audio Clip Available
Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher reiterates Afghan, coalition forces must tackle militants on their side of border while Pakistani troops need to act on their side
John McCain (L) and his wife Cindy (C), are received by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe (R)in Cartagena, 01 Jul 2008
McCain Visits Colombia While Obama Encourages National Service  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Republican presidential candidate praises  government of Alvaro Uribe for its drug interdiction efforts, but also urges improvement of its human rights record
Aaron Peirsol swims en route to winning the final of the 100 meter backstroke and setting a new world record, 01 Jul 2008
US Swimmers Set World Records at Olympic Trials
Aaron Peirsol, Natalie Coughlin set records in 100-meter backstroke
Newport Jazz Festival
Fans Await Summer North American Jazz Festivals  Audio Clip Available
Detroit, Montreal, Newport host annual events which promise something for everyone
Sen. John McCain speaks to the National Sheriffs' Association conference in Indianapolis, 01 July 1 2008
McCain Bound for Colombia While Obama Focuses on Faith  Audio Clip Available
Republican presidential contender to show his support for free trade, expertise in foreign policy; Democratic opponent reaches out to group of voters generally more supportive of Republican candidates
Ronnie White (image provided by the Prince George's County Department of Corrections, 28 Jun 2008)
Federal, State Officials Investigate Strangulation of Detainee
Ronnie White, 19, found strangled in his maximum-security cell in Upper Marlboro on Sunday
Just over half of all Americans are members of Protestant religions, and a majority of them say the Bible is the word of God
Americans Flexible on Faith  Audio Clip Available
Survey finds religion in America is non-dogmatic, diverse and politically relevant
Vaughters was a professional cyclist for 10 years, racing for several teams during his career
Cyclist Jonathan Vaughters Determined To Clean Up His Sport  Audio Clip Available
The former pro athlete now leads cycling team with one of the most rigorous drug testing programs in sports
2008 US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team
Kim Probst, Kate Hooven Lead US Synchronized Swimmers Team  Audio Clip Available
Youthful US squad hopes to continue its success from 2006 world championships, where surprise victory put Americans among elite teams in sport
Barack Obama speaks at the Truman Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri, 30 Jun 2008
Obama Defends His Patriotism; McCain Campaigns in Pennsylvania
Democratic US presidential candidate says he will never question patriotism of others in campaign and will not stand idly by when others question his own
Neville Richardson
Aspiring US Student Entrepreneurs Get Help Starting Businesses  Audio Clip Available
National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship helps youngsters from low-income communities to build skills
A helicopter flies next to the well-known restaurant and shop, Nepenthe, after picking up water to fight a wildfire in Big Sur, California, 30 Jun 2008
California Firefighters Battle 1,400 Wildfires
Officials say more than 50 properties have been destroyed, while another 7,000 homes remain under threat
USS Cole after a suspected terrorist bomb exploded during a refueling operation in the port of Aden, Yemen (2000 file photo)
US Wants Death Penalty for Alleged USS Cole Plotter  Audio Clip Available
Pentagon says Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri worked with al-Qaida leader Osama Bin-Laden to organize and carry out attack on US Navy destroyer in 2000
President Bush pauses during a statement after signing the wartime supplemental budget in Oval Office of the White House, 30 Jun 2008
Bush Signs War Funding Bill  Audio Clip Available
Legislation provides additional $162 billion to pay for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham (r) and DC United's Jaime Moreno, during the game in Washington,29 Jun 2008
DC United Routs Beckham and Galaxy
DC United won its fourth straight match, topping LA Galaxy in a hot and humid midday game, 4-1
From left: Billy Graham, John McCain and Franklin Graham in Montreat, North Carolina, 29 Jun 2008
John McCain Visits Evangelical Leaders
Republican presidential candidate meets with evangelist Billy Graham and his son, Franklin
Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, speaks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Washington, 28 June 2008
McCain, Obama Court Latino Voters  Audio Clip Available
Latino voters could play a key role in outcome of the November presidential election
Morris Parrish takes a break after clearing debris out of flood-damaged downtown business in Cedar Rapids, 26 June 2008
In US Midwest, People Looking to Clean Up, Rebuild After Heavy Flooding  Audio Clip Available
Despite widespread devastation, people in Cedar Rapids, Iowa optimistic that they will be able to rebuild
Jennifer Nichols
US Archer Nichols Aims for Olympic Gold  Audio Clip Available
Jennifer Nichols began shooting archery at age nine at home in Cheyenne, Wyoming
David Addington
Cheney Aide, Former Justice Official Testify on Interrogation  Audio Clip Available
It was first appearance by Cheney aide David Addington before a congressional committee
Bill Gates (file photo)
Gates Steps Down from Microsoft to Guide Foundation  Audio Clip Available
Gates said he will focus his efforts on improving the health and living conditions of the world's neediest people
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama waves with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton at a campaign event in Unity, New Hampshire, 27 Jun 2008
Obama, Clinton Appear Together at 'Unity' Rally in New Hampshire  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
It was first time the former rivals campaigned together since Obama clinched Democratic Party's presidential nomination
Sheila Taormina
US Athlete Makes History, Qualifies for Three Olympic Sports  Audio Clip Available
Sheila Taormina, who won swimming gold medal in 1996, will compete in Beijing in grueling, five-event modern pentathlon
Barack Obama poses with members of the California Highway Patrol, 24 Jun 2008
New Polls Show Obama's Lead Surging Over McCain  Audio Clip Available
Political experts say Democratic presidential contender's lead likely due to increasing voter concerns about weakening US economy, especially rising cost of fuel
Sen. Barack Obama speaks to the media at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, 10 June 2008
Obama Asks Finance Team to Help Clinton Pay Off Debt
Move sets stage for meeting with former rival on Thursday, when Senator Clinton will introduce Obama to her top fundraisers
United States Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C. (File)
US Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Interest Rate Steady
Central bank expected to hold key interest rate steady at two percent
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo training in Shanghai, 01 Sep 2007
US Women's Soccer Names Olympic Roster  Audio Clip Available
US team's head coach Pia Sundhage names 18 players who will be going to Beijing for Summer Olympic Games
Ronda Rousey
Judo Prodigy Rousey Hopes for Olympic Medal  Audio Clip Available
No American woman has ever won an Olympic judo medal
Capitol Hill
US Lawmaker Seeks Bill to Address Crimes Against Humanity  Audio Clip Available
Senator Durbin says there is no US law that allows prosecution of people living in US who have committed crimes against humanity elsewhere
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., makes a point during a campaign event in Fresno, California, 23 Jun 2004
McCain Rejects Terrorist Attack Comment from Top Aide
John McCain says he can not imagine why political adviser Charlie Black would make such a comment, adding that it was not true
Capitol Hill
Congressional Panel Says US Envoy Approved Afghan Arms Cover-Up
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holding hearing on allegations surrounding arms dealer in question, AEY, Incorporated, including questions about its $300 million contract with US forces in Afghanistan
US Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (File)
US Lawmaker Calls for Investigation of US-Funded Broadcasts to Middle East
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen asks US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs to initiate a investigation
US Supreme Court (file photo)
US Supreme Court Rejects Environmentalists' Challenge to Border Fence
High Court turns down challenge to Department of Homeland Security using authority granted to it by Congress in 2005 to waive certain environmental, land management laws to install fencing
Carmen Li and Shelly Taylor, her mentor, meet once a week.  They write anything from poetry to profiles
'Girls Write Now' Program Provides Mentors for Talented but At-Risk Teenagers  Video clip available
New York program pairs teenage girls with professional women writers, who serve as writing coaches
John McCain boards his campaign plane in Phoenix, Arizona, 23 Jun 2008
McCain Pushes for Lower Auto Emissions; Obama Takes on Oil Speculators
High price of gasoline in United States is a prominent campaign issue
Higher wheat prices mean
higher bread prices
US Immigrants from Philippines, Haiti Send Food Back Home  Video clip available
Cost of major food commodities has doubled over past two years, with rice, corn and wheat at record highs
Fireworks OVer Manhattan
US Program Invites Visitors for More Accurate Look at America  Audio Clip Available
Embassies recently encouraged to target minority leaders, particularly Muslims for visitors program
Hanson-Brooks Distance Project running team
Detroit's Hanson Brothers Aim for Gold as Sponsored Runner Makes US Olympic Team  Video clip available
Goal is to return American runners to world's elite in distance running
LeBron James drives to the basket against the New York Knicks, 05 Mar 2008
Star-Studded US Basketball Team Set for Olympics  Audio Clip Available
This season's NBA Most Valuable Player, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers are two headlining names on USA men's roster
Justin Spring
Gymnast Spring and his US Teammates Seek Olympic Medals  Audio Clip Available
Justin Spring makes US Olympic Team after making comeback from knee injury
George Carlin
Comedian George Carlin Dies
One of America's most popular and often controversial comedians, Carlin, 71, died of heart problems in Santa Monica, California June 22
Larry King nearly died of heart disease two decades ago. After he recovered he created a foundation with an ambitious goal: to save a heart a day
Larry King Foundation - Saving a Heart A Day  Video clip available
Larry King Cardiac Foundation sets ambitious goal for helping patients with cardiovascular disease
President Bush places the Presidential Medal of Freedom on former Joint Chiefs Chairman General Peter Pace in the East Room at the White House, 19 June 2008
Bush Presents 2008 Medal of Freedom Awards  Video clip available
Retired Gen. Peter Pace, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Donna Shalala, and Judge Laurence Silberman receive America's highest civilian honor; President recognizes former Congressman Tom Lantos with a posthumous award
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Virginia Volunteer Band Takes Pride in Tradition  Video clip available
Summer starts with music in historic Virginia town
Cartoon by Pat Oliphant, Political cartoonist
Cartoonists, Lampooning the Political Elite  Video clip available
Two of America's best-known political cartoonists honored in career retrospectives
Women's Initiative helps turn women's dreams into reality
San Francisco Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Women Launch Businesses  Audio Clip Available
Self-Employment Initiative  has helped women open 1600 businesses
Sabur says she is excited about teaching at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea
18-Year-Old is World's Youngest College Professor  Audio Clip Available
American teen sets a new Guinness World Record


 


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