VOA News: Top Stories Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:27 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America What Is Your Favorite Song About Autumn? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:27 +0200 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:27 -0400 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:27 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-08-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On THIS IS AMERICA: Hundreds of songs have been written about the autumn season. We present some of our favorites. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-08-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Plan Aims to Fight Child Diarrhea in Developing World Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:24:33 +0200 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:24:33 -0400 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:24:33 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-08-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Experts say the condition is easy to prevent, yet causes more deaths in children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-08-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Helen Keller, 1880-1968: Out of a World of Darkness and Silence, She Brought Hope to Millions of People Around the World Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:48 +0200 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:48 -0400 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:48 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-07-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: As a young child, Helen Keller became blind and deaf. Anne Sullivan taught Helen how to read, how to write and how to speak. First of two parts. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-07-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Words and Their Stories: Wildcat Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:45 +0200 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:45 -0400 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:45 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-07-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On Words and Their Stories: Wildcat, Is It a Fast Car or False Money? "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-07-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" A Second Term for Karzai; US Jobless Rate at 10.2% Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:05 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:05 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:05 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories On IN THE NEWS: In Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai was declared the winner after his opponent withdrew. In the United States, a report said unemployment hit a 26-year high in October. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" 150 Years Later, Remembering John Brown's Raid Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:32:50 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:32:50 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:32:50 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth. And a question from Russia about Kurt Cobain and the band he led, Nirvana. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" So Where Are the Jobs? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:52:01 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:52:01 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:52:01 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On ECONOMICS REPORT: Credit remains tight even as the U.S. economy has returned to growth, with government support. The job market took a long time to recover after the last two recessions. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" American History Series: South Sees Protests in North as an Opening Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:11:37 +0200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:11:37 -0400 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:11:37 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-04-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Confederate General Robert E. Lee considered the anti-war protests a sign of weakness. Lee hoped for a final, decisive blow that would bring the war to an end. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-04-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" High School Exchange Students in US Share Their Thoughts Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:36 +0200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:36 -0400 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:36 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-04-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On EDUCATION REPORT: Four teenagers talk about the differences between American schools and those in Austria, Germany, Italy and Turkey. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-04-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Getting a Feel for Textile Arts Around the World Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:46:48 +0200 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:46:48 -0400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:46:48 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa7.cfm?rss=topstories On EXPLORATIONS: We visit the studio of B.J. Adams, a fiber artist in Washington. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa7.cfm?RSS=TopStories" US to End HIV Travel Ban in January Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:02 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:02 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:02 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-03-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On HEALTH REPORT: President Obama says visitors with the AIDS virus are not a threat. Also, researchers confirm that their H.I.V. vaccine study in Thailand produced limited results. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-03-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Researchers Give the Green Flag to a Race Car Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:19 +0200 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:19 -0400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: An experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers. And genetic maps of the potato and one of its enemies. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Group Works to Expand Supply of Cattle Vaccine in Africa Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:21 +0200 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:21 -0400 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:21 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-02-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On AGRICULTURE REPORT: The effort aims to halt the spread of East Coast fever. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-02-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories"