A home invader is holding a woman hostage in her bedroom. A police officer immediately starts shouting commands, ordering the man to let the woman go. But the invader refuses and uses a weapon in his hand to attack the police officer. The officer the...
Former Sudanese 'Lost Boy' Helps Other Refugees A cup of coffee is a good way for many people to start their day. But, it can also do much greater good. Manyang Kher is a former Sudanese child refugee. When he was three years old, his village was att...
Technology Is Reshaping Fashion Industry Technology is changing almost every industry, including fashion. Imagine wearing a computer in the form of clothing, like a jacket. Now it is possible. The clothing manufacturer Levi Strauss Co. partnered with...
Irrawaddy Dolphin Numbers Increase on Mekong River The number of Irrawaddy dolphins in one part of the Mekong River has increased for the first time tin 20 years. The dolphins, however, still face serious threats to their survival. They are considere...
New Plastic-Eating Substance May Help Fight Against Pollution Scientists in Britain and the United States have designed a substance that eats plastic. They believe that, in the future, it could help reduce pollution. 英国和美国科学家设计出了...
Japanese engineer Masaaki Nagumo had always dreamed of operating a robot from Mobile Suit Gundam. 日本工程师南云正章（Masaaki Nagumo）一直梦想着操作《机动战士高达》中的机器人。 That is the name of a popular Japanese an...
Facebook published detailed guidelines Tuesday for what users can and cannot post on the social media service. Earlier this month, lawmakers called on Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg to appear in Congress. They demanded that his company take more step...
Wildlife Experts Worry About Lack of Newborn Right Whales Wildlife researchers in Georgia and Florida are concerned about the population of endangered whales. The winter birthing season just ended, but no newborn sightings have been reported. There a...
Last week, an American court ruled against three members of a militia in the state of Kansas. The jury found the three men Curtis Allen, Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright -- guilty of two charges: plotting to use a weapon of mass destruction and conspir...
Buddhist Festival in Thailand Celebrates Boys as Princes A colorful festival in northern Thailand holds deep Buddhist meaning for young boys who are celebrated as beloved princes. 泰国北部有一个色彩斑斓的节日，这个节日对于男童来...
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explain common expressions that we use in everyday life. The world celebrates Earth Day every year on April 22. It is a day to think seriously about how our lifestyles...
American Colleges Want More Rural Students Many American higher education officials agree on the need for a more balanced racial, ethnic and cultural mix at universities and colleges. In the past, American colleges and universities placed special imp...
Korean Leaders Agree to Goal of Removing Nuclear Arms The leaders of North and South Korea held talks in the border village of Panmunjom on Friday. 朝韩两国领导人周五在边境的板门店村举行了会谈。 The talks began with a historic...
Thousands of Girls Join Boys Scouts of America Thousands of girls have now joined the Boy Scouts of America, or BSA, across the United States. The previously all-male organization announced last year it would begin permitting girls to join the Cub Sc...
'Burning Man' Art Comes to Smithsonian The Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., is exploring the art of the yearly Burning Man event held in Nevada. The show, No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man, opened March 30. The Renwick is part of the Smithson...
