During months of negotiations, the Afghan Taliban promised the United States that it would never again be attacked from Afghan soil. Such a promise would have included al-Qaida. Eighteen years ago, al-Qaidas leadership planned attacks on the U.S. mai...
Common Ways to Preserve Food When you preserve food, you are taking action to stop it from breaking down, as it does naturally. You are killing or preventing the growth of microorganisms. 保存食物时，其实你是在设法防止食物分解，就像...
UN: 600,000 Rohingya Live Under Threat of Genocide A special United Nations team is calling for an international investigation into the dangers faced by Rohingya people in Myanmars Rakhine State. The U.N. says 600,000 Rohingya who remain in the count...
Gates Foundation: Sex, Environment Determine Childs Future While living conditions in many areas have improved in recent years, a child's place of birth is still the biggest predictor of its future. 虽然近年来许多地区的生活条件都有所改...
The powerful ocean storm that struck the Bahamas earlier this month killed more than 50 people and destroyed many homes, businesses and school buildings. Now, Bahamian education officials are trying to find classroom space for students whose families...
For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. Today we are going to talk about different ways of expressing quantity in English. A quantifier is a word or number that shows an amount or number. You probably already know how to use common quanti...
Some famous universities are dealing with reports about their financial ties to businessman and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, has ordered an independent investigation into fin...
US Health Officials Urge People to Stop Using E-cigarettes United States health officials are urging people to stop using electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes. The call to action came after such products were linked to health problems. Five d...
Apple Keeps iPhone Prices Unchanged, Sets Launch of Video Service Apple launch events usually involve new products and product improvements, along with higher prices for some devices. 苹果发布会通常会推出新产品和换代新产品，并提高...
Growing Criticism, Activism among Big Technology Company Employees Liz OSullivan says she felt lucky when she started working at the artificial intelligence, or AI company Clarifai in 2017. The New York City-based business develops computer systems t...
Marijuanas Growth in US Drives Breathalyzer Test Technology American police have long used breathalyzer equipment to test the blood alcohol level of drivers. Now, with more states legalizing the use of marijuana, similar devices are being developed t...
Threat of Mass Shootings Leads to AI-Powered Cameras in US Schools Paul Hildreth looked at images from security cameras set up at schools in Fulton County, Georgia. He began watching a video of a woman walking inside one of the school buildings. The...
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show we explore common expressions in American English. Today we take our show on the water on a boat or at least a make-believe one! You have probably seen a boat before. Watchin...
For three days a week, Wayne Garcia has been taking part in a nontraditional exercise. He starts by putting on virtual reality (VR) equipment on his head. He then gets on a specially designed exercise bicycle and starts pushing its pedals. Faster and...
As growing numbers of young people report struggling with mental health issues, colleges and universities across the United States are working to meet their students needs. But a new study suggests that one group of students is facing these issues mo...
