2014-05-30 Remembering Maya Angelou
On Wednesday, the world lost a major voice in American literature. The writer, performer and activist Maya Angelou died Wednesday at her home in North Carolina. She was 86 years…
2014-05-30 Killer ‘Dead Zone’ Grows in the Gulf of Mexico
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is! I’m Anna Matteo in Washington. Coming up we hear about a dead zone in waters near the United States. This dead…
2014-05-29 European Elections Threaten Ukraine’s Western Path
Voters in Ukraine elected a new president last Sunday. Wealthy businessman Petro Poroshenko won the election. Pro-European candidates also received many votes. In other European countries last weekend, many people…
2014-05-29 NASA Mars Lander to Explore Red Planet
The American space agency NASA recently approved plans for building a new Mars lander. NASA officials want the new lander to study the deep interior, or inside surface, of the…
2014-05-28 Hospitals Plan to Keep MERS Virus from Spreading
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, has infected more than 500 people since it was first identified two years ago. About 30 percent of those infected die from the disease.…
2014-05-28 Report Links Sports Gambling to Criminal Activity
Gambling on sporting events is a big business worldwide. A new report examines its size and effects. In sports gambling, you can win or lose a lot of money because…
2014-05-26 Hawaiian Canoe to Navigate Around the World
A Hawaiian voyaging canoe named Hokule’a first sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti in 1976. At the time, no one thought the trip would lead to a renewed interest in Polynesian…
2014-05-25 Hollywood Paparazzi
Wherever there are famous people, there are “paparazzi.” That is the Italian name for photographers who chase famous people in an effort to take their picture. Their photographs and video…
2014-05-25 Murals Add to Color of Los Angeles
Los Angeles is famous for its murals. The artwork covers the sides of buildings and bridges over busy roads. They add color and personality to the city. Many people drive…
2014-05-24 Can Treated Mosquito Net Stop Elephantiasis?
Scientists are working on ways to stop a disease that threatens one-fifth of the world’s population. Over 120 million people are infected with lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. The…
2014-05-24 Scientists Search for New Ways to Stop Mosquitoes
The sound of a mosquito can mean trouble in many parts of the world. The bite of a mosquito can be deadly. Today, we will hear about some of the…
2014-05-23 Cameras to Review Goals at World Cup
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I’m Anna Matteo in Washington. Technolgoy is changing many parts of our lives. But when it comes to sports, fans do…
2014-05-23 Google Glass Gives NBA Fans ‘First-Hand’ Views
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is! I’m Anna Matteo in Washington. Technology is changing many parts of our lives: from Skype lessons in the classroom to cars…
2014-05-22 US House Members Take Action to Limit Human Trafficking
Human trafficking exists in almost every area of the world. Children, young women, and even men can become trapped, and forced into the sex trade and involuntary labor. Many Americans…
2014-05-22 Dismissal of New York Times’ Editor Raises Debate about Workplace Equality
The first woman to serve as executive editor of The New York Times was dismissed last week. Jill Abramson had led the newspaper since 2011. Her sudden dismissal has raised…