At sunset every day, loud sounds can be heard coming from the sky in a community just east of Los Angeles. The noises are from parrots. The colorful birds have become part of everyday life there. The parrots leave their waste everywhere, said Havolyn...
Turkey Orders Arrests Over Links to Gulen Reports from Turkey say the government has launched one of its largest operations against people suspected of supporting Muslim clergyman Fethullah Gulen. State media say Turkish officials approved orders for...
Two Parkland Mothers in Emotional Picture Now Divided over Guns It is an image that represents the pain and suffering of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida: two mothers crying and holding each other outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, as the...
Thai Princess' Nomination for Prime Minister Is Struck Down Thailand saw several eventful days after a princess name was officially entered -- and then struck down -- as a candidate for prime minister. Princess Ubolratana Mahidol is the older sister...
When Feeding Birds, Think Safety and Health Feeding birds is a popular way to watch wildlife during the winter months. But many bird experts say the experience is often more pleasant for people than for birds. And it might even put wild birds at risk...
Wikitongues Seeks to Save Worlds Dying Languages Experts say there are about 6,500 languages spoken throughout the world. But the United Nations estimates that about half of these languages are in danger of disappearing. The U.N. cultural agency, or...
Women Step Up at Grammy Awards This year's Grammy Awards seemed to be all about women. 今年的格莱美颁奖典礼似乎都是关于女性的。 The Recording Academy held the event Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. At last year's ceremony,...
Acting US Defense Chief: Afghans Must Decide Own Future During a trip to Afghanistan, Americas acting defense chief said that the Afghan people must be a part of peace negotiations to shape the countrys future. Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patric...
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. February 14 is Valentines Day a day to celebrate love, romance and relationships. 2月14日是情人节，这是庆祝爱情、浪漫史和情侣关系的一天。 But today we will talk...
In the afternoon the man came to a track. It was that of another man, who did not walk, but who dragged himself on his hands and knees. The man thought it might be Bill, but he thought about it without any interest. He had no curiosity. Feeling and e...
The rising cost of attending a college or university in the United States has been an issue of much concern and debate in recent years. But what often does not get discussed is the hidden costs related to higher education, says Michael Hansen. He is...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. Marriage. Is it a romantic situation with some practical parts? Or it is a practical situation with some romantic parts? Couples and cultures differ. But experts on marriage warn that, i...
Scientists Launch Major Exploration of Indian Ocean Scientists are preparing to lead the first-ever major exploration operation in the Indian Ocean. 科学家正准备牵头进行印度洋的第一次重大勘探任务。 The exploration team is curr...
Magnetic North Pole Moving Faster Than Scientists Expected Earths north magnetic pole is moving, researchers say. It has moved so much, so quickly that a group of scientists hurried to change a model that helps guide shipping, airplanes and submarine...
Spanish Student Builds Robotic Arm Out of Legos Legos continue to be one of the most popular toys for children around the world. Many fun and interesting things can be created with these plastic, colored building blocks. Sometimes, Legos can even bui...
