Commuting is an annoying and time-consuming fact of life in America's big cities. Some San Francisco commuters beat the traffic by taking the ferry, a scenic and relaxing way to stay off busy highways and crowded trains. Mike O’Sullivan reports.
Marissa Roth's images show both suffering of war and resilience of human spirit
The murder in Central African Republic this month of French photographer Camille Lepage highlights the dangers journalists face while trying to bring images of war to the attention of the world. Photographer Marissa Roth has spent nearly 30 years documenting the devastating impact of conflict on women and children. Her photographs show both the suffering of war and the resilience of the human spirit. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports.
Los Angeles company finds success making and marketing ghastly props for Hollywood studios
Skulls, skeletons and severed body parts - they are staples of horror movies. As Mike O'Sullivan reports, a Los Angeles company has found success making and marketing ghastly props for Hollywood studios and lovers of ghost stories.
Simon Levin has been honored for his work at intersection of biology and business
The 'Queen Mary' was the pride of the Cunard Line after its 1936 launch, and is now a popular tourist attraction
The NBA is probing whether a voice on a recording asking LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling's then-girlfriend not to publicize associations with black people is Sterling's voice; Sterling has not denied the voice on the recording is his
Regional universities in California also a magnet for students who hope to become producers or directors
Event April 11-12 draws buyers from around world, featuring items that span a century of movie making and include some 20th century political memorabilia
Hollywood history is on sale at a celebrity auction April 11-12 that draws buyers from around the world. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Beverly Hills that the items span a century of movie making and include some 20th century political memorabilia.
A series of moderate earthquakes that rocked Los Angeles recently have reminded residents to be ready for a disaster. As VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, safety experts say that every household needs a plan, supplies of food and water and emergency equipment.
Safety experts say every household needs a plan, supplies of food and water, emergency equipment
Many businesses are adopting green practices and products -- and business owners say not only is it good for the planet, it also is good for their bottom line
Early detection is key to helping women survive breast cancer, but medical experts say getting message out remains a challenge
Early detection is the key to helping women survive breast cancer. As VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, an organization called the Get In Touch Foundation is promoting breast self-exams for women and regular medical checks for early treatment.
10 national teams face off at Freestyle Wrestling World Cup as Iranians beat US team
California is a major farming state, and a serious drought is hurting its farmers and raising the likelihood of higher food prices throughout the United States. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from California's Central Valley, where water-starved farms are cutting production.
The Golden State is a major farming state -- and in the normally fertile Central Valley -- water-starved farms are cutting production
Event was part of US space agency effort to excite young people about science
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