2014-07-03 Cambodian Cultural Artifacts under Attack
Over the past 40 years, Cambodia’s cultural treasures have been under attack. Many artifacts have disappeared from ancient religious centers…
2014-07-02 Scientists: Prepare for El Nino and Extreme Weather
Many places have experienced severe flooding after heavy rains this year. Last Thursday, football lovers traveled through flooded streets in…
2014-07-02 Civil Rights Activists Remember Struggle for Equal Rights
Americans are marking the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The act became law on July 2nd, 1964.…
2014-07-01 U.S. Works to Protect Itself from Next Big Storm
Nearly two years have passed since Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeastern United States. Water levels rose almost four meters in…
2014-06-30 Coast Guard Honors Partnership with VOA
Most Americans may have never heard about a Coast Guard ship called the USS Courier. The Courier also may be…
2014-06-29 A Fight Over Immigration in the Republican Party
Traditional and conservative members of the Republican party differ on immigration policies. The two sides had strong differences even before…
2014-06-29 Mainstream Republicans Defeat Tea Party, For Now
Mainstream Republicans claimed a victory recently in their political battle with activists from the conservative Tea Party movement. Thad Cochran…
2014-06-29 North Korea for Your Next Vacation?
Are you bored with all the beaches and European tours? Are you looking for a different place to go for…
2014-06-28 Mind Over Matter
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I’m Anna Matteo in Washington. Hollywood has made many movies about…
2014-06-27 DIY Microscope Costs Only One Dollar
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Today we hear about a recent development in microscope technology. Now,…
2014-06-27 More Soda Leads to Aggressive Behavior in Children
A new study has found evidence of aggressive behavior in children who drink four or more servings of soft drinks…
2014-06-26 Obama Announces Effort to Protect Pacific Ocean
President Barack Obama has launched a new effort to protect parts of the Pacific Ocean from overfishing and environmental damage.…
2014-06-26 US Officials Blame Crew, Auto Systems in Asiana Crash
The United States National Transportation Safety Board has released a report on the crash of an Asiana Airlines plane last…
2014-06-25 Obama Tested to Avoid U.S. Military Action in Iraq
President Barack Obama is sending hundreds of troops to Iraq to help the country’s armed forces stop unrest. The Obama…
2014-06-25 How Ants Survive and Choose Their Leader
Scientists have always been interested in the high level of organization in ant societies. American researchers have watched ants build…