2016-01-10 Americans: Jobs More Important Than Terrorism
Better jobs, pay and economy are the top issues for voters, a Voice of America informal study revealed. VOA listened…
2015-12-27 Florida’s Key West: Close to Perfect, Far From Normal
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, don’t go to Key West. As winter spreads over the northern United States,…
2015-12-26 Hold The Butter! Modern Diets Meet Holiday Traditions
Rich, heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the United States. People in…
2015-12-14 Florida is No. 1 for Americans on the Move
Florida is the state where Americans and immigrants choose most to settle, shows the latest research. Population continues to move…
2015-12-13 Why Are Americans so Angry?
Americans are angry and growing more frustrated, but the reasons are mixed. At shopping day sales, they fight over who…
2015-12-06 Santa Fe: The City Different
When American officials established U.S. Route 66 in 1926, the road cut right through the southwestern city of Santa Fe,…
2015-11-29 After Years on Death Row, Freed Man Helps Others
Anthony Graves spent 12 years on death row as a prisoner in a Texas jail. But Graves was innocent. He…
2015-11-20 Restaurant ‘Fires’ Customer for Yelling at Autistic Worker
What’s more important: Your employee or your customer? A popular business expression is, “The customer is always right.” But you…
2015-11-15 The People Along Route 66
Stunning landscapes, quirky attractions, historic architecture and brightly lit motel signs surround Route 66. But it is the people along…
2015-11-11 Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan Become a Force in Politics
Today, Tammy Duckworth is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a candidate for the Senate. Eleven years…
2015-11-10 Asian-American Voters Abandon Republicans
Anh “Joseph” Cao felt uneasy when his Republican colleagues made comments about immigrants. Cao was a Republican congressman from 2009…
2015-11-09 Hollywood Works to Eliminate Gender Pay Gap
When actors receive their Academy Award – known as the Oscar – they often thank their producer, director, family members…
2015-11-08 Fewer Americans Believe in God
Fewer Americans believe in God, pray daily and regularly go to church than in 2007, a poll says. More than…
2015-11-01 Revisiting the Gun Debate in America
An average of one school shooting happens every week in America, says a recent report from Everytown for Gun Safety.…
2015-10-25 Chicago: The Start of Route 66
Few Americans pay attention to a brown street sign on East Adams Street in downtown Chicago. If you are not…