海伦·米伦新电影《温彻斯特》讲述枪击伤害

Helen Mirren Talks 'Winchester' Film, Effects of Gun Deaths on the Living Actor Helen Mirren says her new film Winchester is not a horror movie, but a ghost story. She says the film has foreign roots and also something very American: an understanding

Philadelphia Eagles Team Is Underdog No More

This is Whats Trending Today The underdog Philadelphia Eagles football team has won its first Super Bowl. The team defeated the favored New England Patriots in the National Football League championship Sunday night in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The fina

Winter's Tragic Effects on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Safe from the violence in Syria, Hussein Hassan now fears his children face another threat the icy water that floods their shelter in Lebanon. Hassan and his 11-member family fled conflict near their village near Deir ez-Zour two months ago. They are

SpaceX's New Rocket Ready for First Flight

SpaceXs huge rocket makes its first launch this week. It will leave from the same launch pad that sent men to the moon almost 50 years ago. The rocket, called the Falcon Heavy, could be launched as early as Tuesday. When it does, it will be the most

Progress Made Against Malaria at Risk

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. In recent decades, countries around the world have made great progress against malaria. However, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) says that progress is at risk. This

Camp Connects Cambodian-American Children to Their Heritage

Every summer for the past 15 years, Cambodian-American adoptees and their families have come from around the country to gather in the state of Colorado. The families take part in a special camp in the Rocky Mountains. It is called the Cambodian Herit

阿勒颇的生活能恢复正常吗？

Can Life Return to Normal in Aleppo? The Syrian city of Aleppos main square is now filled with activity. There are people of all ages: young men dancing, children playing, others buying ice cream, popcorn, or peanuts. A large sign there said in Engli

Words and Their Stories - Rats!

Now, Words and Their Stories, a weekly program from VOA Learning English. Today we will be talking about a hated but misunderstood animal the rat. The sight of a rat might frighten you. Or it might make you sick to your stomach. Well, perhaps not eve

家:大学应该加大对科研的投入

Experts: Colleges Should Invest More in Research Vaccines. Popular sports drinks. Computers. Each one of these subjects is different from the others. But all three have something in common: they were all invented by researchers working at a college o

Tesla Chief Sells $10 Million in Flamethrowers… But Why?

This is Whats Trending Today Elon Musk - head of electric carmaker Tesla and aerospace company SpaceX - is known for using creative methods to raise money for his businesses. He has successfully gotten tens of thousands of interested buyers to place

Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter in US

North America will have six more weeks of winter, says Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the United States. Phils keepers reported his weather prediction Friday morning on the U.S. observance of Groundhog Day. Every year, on February 2,

North Korea Launches ‘Army of Beauties’

North Korea is sending a 230-member all-female cheerleading squad to the Olympics in South Korea. Some observers are using the term army of beauties to describe the group. North Koreans who fled the country have mixed feelings about the cheerleaders.

Father of Sex Abuse Victims Tries to Attack Larry Nassar in Court

A father of three sexual abuse victims tried to attack the former Olympic and Michigan State University doctor found guilty of the sex crimes. The incident took place Friday in a courtroom in Michigan during the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar. T

'A Princess of Mars,' by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Part Four

JOHN CARTER: The huge green warrior Tars Tarkas came slowly toward me with his thin sword. I backed away. I did not want to fight him. I did not wish his death. He had been as kind to me as a green Martian can be. As I stood watching him, a rifle fir

Turkey Continues Offensive in Syria, Detains Critics

Turkey says its forces have set up a military position near the Syrian city of Aleppo for the first time ever. The Turkish army described the camp as the deepest post its forces have established inside northwest Syria under a deal with Russia and Ira

VOA慢速英语--Valentine's Day Is for Love

Valentines Day celebrates love. It is a day to exchange flowers, candy, and greeting cards with your husband or wife, or someone else you desire. It is a popular day to become engaged and to get married. Historians argue about the earliest roots of V

Koreas Share Handshake at Olympic Games Opening

A sister of North Koreas leader shook hands with the South Korean president as representatives of the two countries sat together at the opening of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. Sitting nearby was Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the head of th

Ethiopian Industrial Park’s Expansion Opens Old Wounds

The small Ethiopian town of Dukem has some of the most fertile land in the country. It also is home to Ethiopias first industrial park. Dukem is part of a government-led push to turn the mostly agricultural country into Africas manufacturing center.

A Big Birthday for the Big Easy

The Louisiana city known as the Big Easy is celebrating a big birthday this year. New Orleans turns 300 years old. The celebration began December 31 with a huge fireworks show over the Mississippi River. Performances, parties and other events through

'One Thousand Dollars,' by O. Henry

One thousand dollars, said the lawyer Tolman, in a severe and serious voice. And here is the money. Young Gillian touched the thin package of $50 bills and laughed. It's such an unusual amount, he explained kindly to the lawyer. If it had been $10,00