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August 20, 2017
Fashion Entrepreneur Drives Her Boutique

Danelle Johnson started designing her own clothes when she was a teenager. Not just because sewing was her hobby. She wanted to stand out among her classmates with a personal, distinctive look. Johnson’s vision of fashion motivated her to start her own design company ... on wheels. As Faiza Elmasry reports, the fashion entrepreneur attracts customers who prefer her rolling retail boutique to big malls and online shopping. Faith Lapidus narrates.

August 19, 2017
Comedian, Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies

Gregory had been hospitalized for about a week with a severe bacterial infection
August 19, 2017
Religious Leader, Digital Economy Advisers Sever Ties With Trump

Several other members of board, including Southern Baptist Pastor Jack Graham, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference's Tony Suarez, and televangelist Mark Burns, say they plan to stay on council
August 19, 2017
Trump to Skip Ceremony Celebrating Artists' Lifetime Achievements

White House statement said Trump wishes to avoid 'any political distraction'
August 19, 2017
'Recruiting for Jihad' Examines Islamic Extremist Groups in Europe

Film shows how Jihadists network and recruit in Europe
August 19, 2017
'Recruiting for Jihad,' an Expose on Islamic Extremist Groups in Europe

'Recruiting for Jihad' is a Norwegian expose on the practices extremist Jihadists follow to recruit young men to fight for ISIS. During filming, Adel Khan Farook, one of the two filmmakers, had unprecedented access to a radicalized network of Islamists in Europe. Farrook and his partner Ulrick Rolfsen spoke to VOA’S Penelope Poulou on the growth of Islamist organizations in Europe.
August 18, 2017
Judge Denies Victim’s Plea, Says Polanski Must Appear

Samantha Geimer had asked the court to end the case against the film director
August 18, 2017
Arts Council Resigns Over Trump Response to White Nationalist Violence

All 17 private members of council step down saying they cannot ignore Trump’s 'hateful rhetoric’
August 18, 2017
Death Defying Trails No Deterrent to National Parks Traveler

Last two of Mighty Five national parks we visit feature rock pillars to gawk at, towering rocks to climb
August 18, 2017
Other-worldly Desert Landscapes

As national parks traveler Mikah Meyer wraps up the last leg of his journey across the western state of Utah, he appears to have saved the best for last – with visits to Bryce and Zion national parks -- the last two of the five national parks that make up the ‘Mighty 5.’ He shared highlights of his experiences in some of the most stunning desert landscapes he’s seen on his epic national parks journey so far with VOA’s Julie Taboh.
August 18, 2017
Ben's Chili Bowl Appeals to Longtime DC Regulars, Newcomers Alike

America is the birthplace of fast food and many of the restaurants that serve it have gained famed and fortune worldwide. Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington is a neighborhood landmark. Its spicy sausages are loved by presidents, movie stars and locals. During its almost six-decade history, it has survived tough times, but now the family-run business is booming. VOA's Mariia Prus and Kostiantyn Golubchik went to the famed restaurant and found out its recipe for success.
August 17, 2017
‘Use the Force, Disney’: Obi-Wan Kenobi to Get his Own ‘Star Wars’ Movie

The movie, which doesn’t have a script, an actor or a director, would be, like ‘Rogue One,’ a standalone movie

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Comedian, Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies
Religious Leader, Digital Economy Advisers Sever Ties With Trump

Trump to Skip Ceremony Celebrating Artists' Lifetime Achievements
'Recruiting for Jihad' Examines Islamic Extremist Groups in Europe
Judge Denies Victim’s Plea, Says Polanski Must Appear

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Sunday 20 August 2017

Fashion Entrepreneur Drives Her Boutique

Comedian, Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies

Religious Leader, Digital Economy Advisers Sever Ties With Trump

Trump to Skip Ceremony Celebrating Artists' Lifetime Achievements

'Recruiting for Jihad' Examines Islamic Extremist Groups in Europe

'Recruiting for Jihad,' an Expose on Islamic Extremist Groups in Europe

Judge Denies Victim’s Plea, Says Polanski Must Appear

Arts Council Resigns Over Trump Response to White Nationalist Violence

Death Defying Trails No Deterrent to National Parks Traveler

Other-worldly Desert Landscapes

Ben's Chili Bowl Appeals to Longtime DC Regulars, Newcomers Alike

‘Use the Force, Disney’: Obi-Wan Kenobi to Get his Own ‘Star Wars’ Movie

More Art & Culture News

Comedian, Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies

Religious Leader, Digital Economy Advisers Sever Ties With Trump

Trump to Skip Ceremony Celebrating Artists' Lifetime Achievements

'Recruiting for Jihad' Examines Islamic Extremist Groups in Europe

Judge Denies Victim’s Plea, Says Polanski Must Appear

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