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The Canadarm 2 on the International Space Station (ISS) holds the SpaceX Dragon capsule in place after docking/'berthing' with the ISS, May 25, 2012.

Video SpaceX Capsule Docks with ISS

Commercial SpaceX Dragon spacecraft became first privately-owned vehicle to reach International Space Station (ISS) More

Soldier Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo (2011 File)

US Soldier Convicted of Bomb Plot Against Fellow Soldiers

Prosecutors say Abdo had planned to detonate a bomb outside a restaurant frequented and then shoot the customers as they fled the building More

President Barack Obama, left, and Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney

Latest Polls Point to Close Presidential Race in November

Some surveys show Obama-Romney race either tied or give a slight advantage to president More

US President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with Vladimir Putin at Novo Ogaryovo in Moscow, July 7, 2009 (file photo).

US-Russia Relations in Holding Pattern, Analysts Say

With Russia's recent presidential campaign over, the US campaign season just starting, both countries taking wait-and-see approach More

President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2011

Fallen Soldiers Remembered

Memorial Day in United States is a day set aside to remember and to honor members of military who have died in wars More

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Video Chinese Immigrant Recalls POW Past

Looking at him today, few would guess Paul Loong, 88, has a larger-than-life story. Even his daughter, Theresa Loong, a filmmaker, was taken by surprise when she discovered her father's diary from his time in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. She decided to chronicle her father's story in her documentary "Every Day Is A Holiday," which is being released to coincide with Memorial Day in the United States, a time when Americans honor those serving in the military. VOA's Penelope Poulou reports.
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While some decry the Supreme Court's decisions and the rise of these Super PACS, others say both parties, and these political committees, have equal opportunities to raise money.

Video PACs Boosted by Supreme Court Ruling

While some decry Supreme Court's decisions, rise of Super PACS, others say both parties have equal opportunities to raise money More

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Soldier Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo (2011 File)

US Soldier Convicted of Bomb Plot Against Fellow Soldiers

Prosecutors say Abdo had planned to detonate a bomb outside a restaurant frequented and then shoot the customers as they fled the building
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President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2011

Fallen Soldiers Remembered

Memorial Day in United States is a day set aside to remember and to honor members of military who have died in wars
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Looking for an affordable apartment in Washington, DC.

Video Affordable Housing Growing Scarce in US

There are private efforts in nation's capital to help people find safe, clean places to live
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 test rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Dragon on Course for Space Station Docking

SpaceX capsule has successfully performed a series of maneuvers in Earth's orbit
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United States Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst, left, and Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge shake hands after signing an agreement between the IOC and the USOC at the SportAccord conference in Quebec City, May 24, 2012 (AP).

IOC-USOC Reach New Revenue Sharing Deal

US Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee end a long and contentious financial dispute over revenue sharing
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Pakistan Rejects US Criticism of Jailed Doctor Who Assisted in Bin Laden Hunt

Official says fate of Shakeel Afridi is up to Pakistan's courts
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps posing in the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach, Calif. (Jan 2008 file photo)

Photogallery Swimmer Phelps Aims for More Olympic Glory

Baltimore, Maryland native made history in Beijing four years ago, becoming first athlete to win eight gold medals at a single Olympic Games
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Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden is shown with top lieutenant, Ayman Al-Zawahri, in an image taken from a videotape broadcast on Al-Jazeera, October 2001. (file photo)

US Counters al-Qaida Propaganda Online

Digital experts replace terror group ads with ads showing effect of attacks on Yemeni people
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The Empire State Building: No. 2 in New York, 1 in Our Hearts

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On California’s Royal Road, Traces of ‘New Spain’

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Heart of the Heartland

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The Student Union

It’s Not Too Late To Get Admission for the Fall

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An ‘A’ Won’t Get You a Career, But a Good Education Might

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Here’s Exactly What a College Application Form Looks Like

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Travel Tips for International Students in America

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Events for International Students: May 21-25

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