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Greta Thunberg Becomes Time's Youngest Person of the Year
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Environmentalists welcome, critics revile Time magazine
Environmentalists welcome, critics revile Time magazine's choice of the teenage activist as its Person of the Year 2019
U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook speaks to VOA Persian at the State Department, Nov. 18, 2019.
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US Hope Prisoner Exchange Will Lead to Broader Discussion with Iran
Top US special envoy for Iran recalled 'emotional moment' witnessing the release of Chinese American Xiyue Wang
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By Nike Ching
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 01:52
Gail Moore and her mother Dorothy recorded their StoryCorps Legacy interview at the older woman's home, where she now lives under hospice care
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More Americans Are Choosing to Die at Home
The rise of home hospice services has helped more people spend their last days at home, the study's lead author said
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By VOA News
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 01:15
US Hopes Iran Prisoner Exchange Leads to Broader Dialogue
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US Hopes Iran Prisoner Exchange Leads to Broader Dialogue
Top US envoy for Iran recalled “emotional moment” witnessing release of Chinese American Prisoner
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, left, with Rep. Doug Collins, right, the ranking member, listening to opening statements during a markup of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill, Dec. 11, 2019.
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Judiciary Committee Moves Toward Trump Impeachment Vote
On Thursday, the committee will consider amendments and likely hold a final vote to send the articles to the House floor
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By VOA News
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 23:19
House Judiciary Committee ranking member Doug Collins delivers remarks during the House Judiciary Committee's markup of…
Economy & Business
Reports: High-Stakes White House Meeting Expected Thursday to Debate US-China Tariffs
A decision to move ahead with the December tariffs could roil financial markets and scuttle US-China talks to end the 17-month-long trade war between the world's two largest economies for the remainder of Trump's term
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By Reuters
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 22:58
FILE - Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., speaks before a House Armed Services Committee budget hearing for the Departments of the Army and Air Force on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 2, 2019.
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US House OKs Defense Bill, Parental Leave for Federal Workers
The House has passed its annual defense policy measure, which combines a $738 billion Pentagon price tag with legislation to provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave
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By Associated Press
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 20:44