By Bill Rodgers Washington 22 May 2008 More of the so-called $100 laptops are being distributed to the world's poorest children. While the computer still costs more than originally advertised when the initiative was unveiled three years ago, some 300...
By Mary Morningstar Washington 08 May 2008 Singer and songwriter Eddy Arnold, known as the ambassador of Country music, died Thursday in Nashville. He was 89. At the height of his career, Arnold was among the top recording artists of all time, with r...
序: 最近上演了一场藏独的闹剧,国外媒体也纷纷起哄。每次看新闻我都特气愤,他们为什么要独立呢?还不是受到 外国 不法分子的教唆?我觉得做人的基本就是爱祖国。连祖国都不爱,还谈何爱家乡,爱人们?Norah Jones 在这里也同样这么说。 ~歌词~ 'Twas (It was) Hallo...
By Mary Morningstar Washington 04 February 2008 At the start of 2007, many critics predicted Jason Michael Carroll could become the next big thing in Country music. As VOA's Mary Morningstar reports, the 28-year-old father of four is proving them rig...
By Mary Morningstar Washington 04 February 2008 The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will hold its 50th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10. VOA's Mary Morningstar has this report on the nominees in the Country categorie...
By Mary Morningstar Washington 17 December 2007 More than a dozen Country holiday albums were released this season. Top sellers include new collections by Toby Keith, Taylor Swift and Diamond Rio. VOA's Mary Morningstar reports on a compilation that'...
By Barry Wood Washington 10 November 2007 Washington's non-government Cato Institute Friday released its annual report on economic freedom, in which it uses several indicators to rank 141 global economies. VOA's Barry Wood reports the surprise in thi...
By Daniel Schearf Beijing 29 October 2007 Officials with the Global Forum for Health Research say developing countries face a widening range of health problems due to changes in lifestyle. The officials say developing countries need to improve access...
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By Larry London Washington 08 August 2007 Country singer Darryl Worley signed his first major record deal in 1999 and made his debut on country music's most famous stage, The Grand Ole Opry, the following year. Since then, he has become known for ser...