Obama, pushed to defend himself, says the question of who is, or is not, a patriot all too often poisons our political debates. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 July 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. A new United States citizen waves...
Also: A question from Brazil about the composer and band leader John Philip Sousa. His music is popular on the Fourth of July -- America's Independence Day. Transcript of radio broadcast: 03 July 2008 HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special...
He leaves at a time of major changes in the computer industry. But over 90 percent of the world's one billion personal computers still use the Windows operating system. Transcript of radio broadcast: 03 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Econ...
Burr went on trial in 1807 for a secret plot to seize Mexico from Spain. The plan could have divided the Union. But was he guilty as charged? Transcript of radio broadcast: 02 July 2008 Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Speci...
Are the ceremonies a good way to recognize success in school? Or do they waste money and send the wrong message? Transcript of radio broadcast: 02 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Education Report. In the United States, middle school is the...
The spread of cell phones, computers and other technology has increased economic growth in the developing world. Transcript of radio broadcast: 01 July 2008 VOICE ONE: I'm Barbara Klein. VOICE TWO: And I'm Steve Ember with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Specia...
W.H.O. launches effort to prevent deaths and injuries in the operating room. Transcript of radio broadcast: 01 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Doctors around the world now perform more than two hundred thirty million major o...
Medical science has eliminated only one disease, smallpox. Bill and Melinda Gates called last year for a campaign to stop malaria. But experts differ on the idea. Some say existing measures could reduce cases by 90 percent. Transcript of radio broad...
Researchers say species found nowhere else could be lost unless they are able to relocate by the year 2100. Transcript of radio broadcast: 30 June 2008 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. California has more than two thousand kinds o...