VOA英语2010年-US Economic Momentum Continues

More signs that the US economy is moving in the right direction: The US Labor Department says new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, dropping below 400,000 for the first time since July 2008. Other data also shows that businesses ex

VOA英语2010年-Wood Revolution Comes to Washington

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery in Washington D.C. is featuring turned and carved wood by some of America's best known craftsmen. The exhibit, donated to the museum by husband and wife collectors, is considered one of the most importa

VOA英语2010年-Vatican Cracks Down on Financial Loopholes

The Pope has signed into law new rules aimed at making the financial dealings of the Vatican Bank more transparent. The move comes as the bank is being investigated over money laundering claims. The Vatican is setting up a financial watchdog to monit

VOA英语2010年-Former Israeli President Convicted of Rape

A panel of Israeli judges has found former President Moshe Katsav guilty of rape and other sex crimes against several women. Mr. Katzav, who served from 2000 until 2007, faces a possible sentence of up to 16 years in prison. Moshe Katzav had turned d

VOA英语2010年-Remembering Jazz 'Ambassador' Dr. Billy Tayl

Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator Dr. Billy Taylor died of heart failure December 28 in New York City. He was 89. Dr. Taylor was also an author, lecturer, radio and television commentator, and an international ambassador of jazz. When he

VOA英语2010年-Coen Brothers Bring New Perspective

Oscar-winners Joel and Ethan Coen set their sights on a classic American western novel for their new film: a story of outlaws and lawmen, murder, retribution and redemption .....a story that was made into a movie once before. Here's a look at the Coe

VOA英语2010年-Early HIV Treatment Saves Lives

A review of the guidelines for HIV treatment in poor countries finds priority should go to starting that treatment early. What we learned from a clinical standpoint, as well as a cost-effective standpoint, is that earlier anti-retroviral therapy impr

VOA标准英语2009年-Jimmy Wayne's 'Sara Smile' Climbs Coun

Jimmy Wayne is climbing the Country chart with his cover version of a classic pop song that helped him get his first record deal. Keith Urban gave Jimmy Wayne the song, Things I Believe, for his new album, Sara Smile. But, it's the album's title trac

VOA标准英语2009年-Becoming an Educator Tops Nabila's Lis

Ferris State University Student Nabila Taufiq I think teaching is definitely a good profession for me, so anywhere I decide to go, I would definitely like to teach. Nabila Taufiq is in her junior year at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michiga

VOA标准英语2009年-H1N1 Influenza Pandemic to Last Anothe

Photo: AP Margaret Chan, Director General of World Health Organization speaks at a press conference at WHO headquarters in Geneva, 29 Dec 2009 It would be prudent and appropriate for WHO, together with our member States to continue to monitor the evo

VOA标准英语2009年-France Opens National Identity Debate

France's center-right government has launched a national debate about what it means to be French. The discussion on national identity is being described as a way for citizens to take stock of who they are and of France's place in the world. Critics a

VOA标准英语2009年-California Gears Up for Annual Rose Pa

Volunteer Paige Hergenreter works on a float named All-Star Dreams in Pasadena, Calif., 28 Dec 2009, in preparation for the Rose Parade In California, preparations are underway for the annual Rose Parade, a colorful New Year's Day tradition. Voluntee

VOA标准英语2009年-British Hostage Released in Iraq

Photo: AP Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband speaks during a press conference in London, 30 Dec 2009, where he announced the release of hostage Peter Moore A British hostage has been released alive and well in Iraq after more than two years i

VOA标准英语2009年-Research Shows Appetite Hormone May He

Experts predict a global epidemic of Alzheimer's disease as the world's population ages. Their focus is now on a fat hormone that may indicate who is more likely to get Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. By 2050, the number of people with Alzhei

VOA常速英语2013--中东动乱令以色列不安

Middle East Turmoil Sparks Unease in Israel 中东动乱令以色列不安 JERUSALEM The year 2013 saw more upheaval in the Middle East as the effects continued from popular uprisings in a half-dozen countries. For Israel this brought a mixed reactio

VOA常速英语2013--粮食援助分配在中非受阻

Food Aid Distribution Difficult in CAR 粮食援助分配在中非受阻 The World Food Program says it will scale-up its emergency operations in Central African Republic to provide aid to more than one-million people over the next sixmonths. 世界粮

VOA标准英语2013--End to Hollywood Film Violence Unlikely

End to Hollywood Film Violence Unlikely G.I. Joe: Retaliation is the kind of film that earns money for Hollywood by appealing to teenage boys with its action, fighting and explosions. Tim Gray of the entertainment business publication Variety said th

VOA标准英语2012--World Bank Praises Burundi’s Regulatory Reforms

World Bank Praises Burundis Regulatory Reforms The survey evaluates governments according to their ability to ease stumbling blocks in creating and operating businesses. Among the hurdles are dealing with construction permits, registering property, g

VOA标准英语2013--Report: Environment and Food Needs Can be Met

Report: Environment and Food Needs Can be Met Agriculture has been a major driver of human-caused climate change, responsible for up to 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, its also extremely vulnerable to the effects of r

VOA常速英语2014--美国2015年不可能实现移民改革

US Immigration Reform Appears Unlikely in 2015 美国2015年不可能实现移民改革 HOUSTON, TEXAS Over the span of several U.S. election cycles, there have been calls for comprehensive immigration reform to fix a system that people on both sides