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January 27, 2016
HRW: World Governments Crushing Peaceful Dissent

Authoritarian rulers 'running scared in the face of civil society,' now increasingly empowered by social media, Human Right Watch chief says
January 26, 2016
Millennials the New Majority But Still Less Likely to Vote

Young people born between 1982 and 2000, could have more influence than any other group when it comes to this year’s presidential election
January 26, 2016
Lebanese Supermarket Reaches Out to Syrian Refugees

Fear that children are being exploited as beggars prompts creation of Good Notes, which are issued instead of money to help those in need
January 20, 2016
Hispanic Millennials' Potential as Voting Bloc Huge

Millennials — those born in 1981 or later — make up 44 percent of record 27.3 million Hispanic eligible voters for 2016, Pew study says
January 20, 2016
Nuclear Deal Helped Release Americans, White House Argues

Top White House official says nuclear deal reached with Iran has created new diplomatic tone between both nations that helped in release of 10 American sailors, five other Americans last week
January 18, 2016
With Day of Service, US Commemorates MLK Legacy

Americans across country are pausing Monday for marches, service projects to observe federal holiday marking birthday of slain civil rights leader
January 14, 2016
3 Powerball Winners to Split $1.6 Billion US Lottery Jackpot

Three lucky winners hit the record-shattering $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday. Their identities aren't publicly known, but the lottery tickets were sold in Tennessee, Florida and California. VOA's Alberto Pimienta reports.
January 14, 2016
3 Powerball Winners to Split $1.6 Billion US Lottery Jackpot

Winning tickets were sold in California, Tennessee and Florida; the odds of getting a winning ticket were 1 in 292.2 million
January 13, 2016
Mixed Social Media Reaction to State of the Union

Annual address is rare opportunity for US president to reach millions of Americans, in today's world those viewers reacting in real time on social media to what he says
January 12, 2016
Powerball Jackpot Grows to Historic Level, and Doesn’t Stop

Winnings keep increasing as Wednesday drawing approaches; if you win, take it slow, experts say, as 70% of lottery winners go broke within years
January 08, 2016
US Powerball Lottery Jackpot Reaches $800 Million

The Powerball lottery jackpot in the United States has reached a record this week — $800 million — sending sales skyrocketing all across the nation. While it's said that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning than of winning the Powerball, ticket buyers are not without hope. VOA's Alberto Pimienta reports.
December 18, 2015
2015 Likely to Break Records for Migrant, Refugee Numbers

We’ve all seen the images — thousands of people, desperate, trying to reach safety on the shores of Europe. And now, on International Migrants Day [Dec. 18], there is bleak news when it comes to the lives of these migrants and refugees. According to the UN Refugee Agency, 2015 will likely break all previous records as the year with the greatest number of people being forced to abandon their homes. Alberto Pimienta has the story.
December 17, 2015
A Year After Rapprochement, Cubans Still Waiting for Change

White House has touted restoration of ties as positive step for Cubans, but many Cubans say conditions on island remain the same
December 15, 2015
USA Middle class

The U.S. middle class is shrinking, according to a new study.
December 14, 2015
American Middle Class No Longer a Majority

Difference between middle and upper income households in US has increased exponentially in last three to four decades
December 12, 2015
Saudi Women on Ballot, Vote in Historic Election

Women's participation is a major step in a country where many of their life decisions can be overruled by their male 'guardians.'
December 11, 2015
Saudi Women to Vote in Elections for First Time

Women in Saudi Arabia will vote for the first time on Saturday in municipal elections that also will feature the country’s first women candidates for local council seats.
December 11, 2015
Saudi Women Vote in Elections for First Time

Change is part of late King Abdullah’s legacy — he issued a decree in 2011 authorizing women to vote
December 10, 2015
3 Women of Muslim Backgrounds Receive US Human Rights Prize

Three courageous women, from different corners of the world, have been champions of human rights for years. But at the same time, they have faced imprisonment, death threats and having to go into hiding because the feared for their safety. On International Human Rights Day, they were recognized in Washington for their valor. VOA's Alberto Pimienta reports.
December 10, 2015
3 Women of Muslim Backgrounds Receive US Human Rights Prize

One recipient survived childhood violence and abuse; another survived attack by Muslim extremists; third spent seven years in jail in China

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