Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:28:49 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:28:49 +0200 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:28:49 -0400 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:28:49 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-08-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern three-point seat belt. Kevlar, a material that can resist bullets, was an unexpected discovery by American chemist Stephanie Kwolek. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-08-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:18:48 +0200 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:18:48 -0400 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:18:48 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-08-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On AGRICULTURE REPORT: Choosing the right plants and planting times can reduce losses from extreme weather. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-08-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:14:31 +0200 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:14:31 -0400 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:14:31 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-07-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On THIS IS AMERICA: We ask three generations of people what the holiday for love and romance means to them. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-07-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:33:14 +0200 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:33:14 -0400 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:33:14 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-07-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: The project also is expected to increase income for farmers in seven areas. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-07-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:48:17 +0200 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:48:17 -0400 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:48:17 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-06-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: In 1968, Ashe became the first African-American to win one of the four major tennis competitions. Later he was named the top tennis player in the world. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-06-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:07:06 +0200 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:07:06 -0400 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:07:06 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-06-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: He was a jack of all trades. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-06-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:24:24 +0200 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:24:24 -0400 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:24:24 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-05-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On IN THE NEWS: Admiral Mike Mullen offered his support for President Obama's proposal to end the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Also, a ban on same-sex marriage faces trial in California. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-05-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:51:06 +0200 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:51:06 -0400 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:51:06 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A report on this weekend’s Super Bowl championship. And music from this year’s Grammy winners. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:22:12 +0200 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:22:12 -0400 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:22:12 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories On ECONOMICS REPORT: The world's biggest automaker faces a huge recall over a safety issue that it says is rare and easily repaired. But after years of building loyalty, the company may have put its brand name at risk. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:53:45 +0200 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:53:45 -0400 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:53:45 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Radical Republicans sent their supporters from the North to organize southern blacks for their party. Southern whites had a name for them: ''carpetbaggers.'' "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:15:59 +0200 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:15:59 -0400 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:15:59 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On EDUCATION REPORT: The Confucius Classroom program is offered in more than 50 American schools and universities, and almost 40 countries worldwide. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-04-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:09:03 +0200 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:09:03 -0400 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:09:03 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-02-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories On HEALTH REPORT: Researchers say the design of most running shoes may increase the risk of injuries. But runners have to be careful if they want to give up shoes. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-02-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:22:40 +0200 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:22:40 -0400 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:22:40 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-02-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On EXPLORATIONS: Each year, millions of people visit the Vatican Museums to see works by artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2010-02-02-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories"