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June 09, 2021
In Billions of Cicadas, Poets Find Their Muse

One highlight of the insects' emergence is a Washington poetry contest in the bugs' honor
May 28, 2021
Senate Blocks Push for Bipartisan Commission to Investigate Capitol Breach

Result of Senate vote had been widely expected
May 18, 2021
COVID Baby Bust? US Birth Rates See Biggest Drop in Nearly 50 Years

New data show that the birth rate in the United States dropped significantly for every major race and age group during the past year. Experts not only blame uncertainty over coronavirus for part of the decline but also say the U.S. “COVID baby bust” reflects long-running trends in other developed nations. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has that story.
May 05, 2021
Faith Leaders Join Efforts to Promote Covid-19 Vaccines

One-third of Americans are vaccine hesitant, but a new study shows faith leaders can help change that
August 06, 2014
Analysts Welcome BRICS Bank Competition

Hailing creation of new financial institution by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, experts say world needs help in area of development finance
August 06, 2014
Analysts Welcome BRICS Bank Competition

When news broke last month that the so-called "BRICS" nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - had agreed to form their own development bank, some analysts feared the new body would be little more than a political bloc. But others are welcoming the plan, saying the world needs help when it comes to development finance. VOA’S Laurel Bowman has that story.
July 31, 2014
Virginia Man Proclaims New Nation to Make his Daughter a Princess

Jeremiah Heaton traveled from his Virginia home to an “unclaimed” piece of land between Egypt and Sudan, planted a flag there and named it the Kingdom of North Sudan. And he insists that his young daughter Emily is now a princess. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more.
July 29, 2014
Young African Leadership Program Renamed to Honor Mandela

YALI program, launched by President Obama in 2010, aims to build skills in business, entrepreneurship, public management and civic leadership
July 29, 2014
Young Africans Arrive in US for Leadership Program

President Barack Obama's Young African Leadership Initiative has brought hundreds of young Africans to the United States for a six-week program aimed at building their knowledge and skills in fields such as public administration and business. Out of the 50,000 young Africans who applied for the program, just one percent was accepted. VOA's Laurel Bowman caught up with some of those who made the cut and has this report.
July 01, 2014
She's Not Just an Optician — She's an Artist!

For many people, eyeglasses are a necessary part of their wardrobe, but optician June Mines considers them art, as well. As VOA's Laurel Bowman reports, she considers her customer’s face as her canvas.
June 10, 2014
Remittances High on Radar of World Economists

With migrants having sent $400 billion home in 2013, experts look at money’s impact on personal pocketbooks, national economies
June 10, 2014
Remittances High on Radar of World Economists

Many migrants send small amounts of money - called "remittances" - home to friends and family members. But with 200 million international migrants out there, those small sums add up quickly. VOA's Laurel Bowman has more.
April 16, 2014
Zuma Corruption Scandal Dogs ANC Ahead of May Elections

Many voters still connect the African National Congress with the late Nelson Mandela and the hard-fought battle to end apartheid, but support is slipping
February 11, 2013
State of Union Allows Presidents to Outline Agenda

Obama obligated to communicate his legislative intentions under US Constitution
June 27, 2012
Free Health Clinic Treats Uninsured Americans

Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, largely funded by private donors, treats about 1,600 people who do not have health insurance
June 01, 2012
New York Sugary Drink Ban Targets Obesity

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's latest proposal would ban sugary drinks over 450 grams in NY restaurants, movie theaters
May 25, 2012
US Weather Service Predicts 2012 Hurricane Activity in Three Regions

Predictions are for the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins and Central Pacific
April 04, 2012
Analysts Say Syrian President Unlikely to Stay in Power

President Assad weakened as Syrian opposition gains international support
December 26, 2011
Push to Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving Builds

National Transportation Safety Board in the U.S. is recommending that motorists turn off all cell phones while driving
December 19, 2011
American Girl Doll Store Sells Innocence and Mothers Are Buying

American Girl, which sells dolls, books and accessories, does not seem to be feeling pinch of a tight economy

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