The Californian's Tale by Mark Twain Our story today is called The Californians Tale. It was written by Mark Twain. Here is Shep ONeal with the story. When I was young, I went looking for gold in California. I never found enough to make me rich. But...
AS IT IS 2014-10-24 Luxembourg Set to End Bank Secrecy 卢森堡终结银行保密制度 From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report. European Union finance ministers have reached an agreement that will make it more difficult for tax avoi...
Iron Ships Clash at Sea From VOA Learning English, this is The Making of a Nation. Im Kelly Jean Kelly. And Im Christopher Cruise. The American Civil War was fought not only on land, but at sea. In 1862, Confederate and Union forces fought a new kind...
Deadly Attack Shocks Canada's Capital 致命袭击震惊加拿大首都 In Canada, Wednesday, a gunman shot and killed a soldier at the National War Memorial near Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Parliament Hill is home to Canadas legislature. A spokesman...
AS IT IS 2014-10-23 Apple, FBI Battle Over Privacy Rules 苹果公司与FBI的隐私规则纠纷 Apple Incorporated recently said it was increasing security settings on its latest operating system for the companys wireless devices. Apple said its new...
AS IT IS 2014-10-23 Ebola Survivors Speak Out about Their Experience 埃博拉幸存者讲述他们的遭遇 The number of Ebola cases continues rising. But there is some hope for those who survive the disease. Recently, a conference for Ebola surviv...
San Francisco Radio Stations Ban Lorde's 'Royals' The city of San Francisco, California, is home to the Giants Major League Baseball team. The team is playing the Kansas City Royals for the 2014 World Series championship. The best-of-seven-games seri...
Scientists Design Chips to Act Like Human Organs 科学家发明具有人体器官功能的芯片 Testing new drugs for safety and effectiveness is a costly process in the United States. It also can take a lot of time. Some scientists are now designi...
Baseball Terms 棒球术语 Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Baseball is Americas national sport. So it is not unusual that many popular expressions come from baseball. But first, let me explain a little about the game. E...
WHO Official: Ebola Vaccine Could Be in Use by January 世卫组织:埃博拉疫苗最早明年1月开始接种 The World Health Organization said an experimental Ebola vaccine could be available by January. Dr. Marie Paule Kieny, the WHO assistant d...
AS IT IS 2014-10-22 US Politicians Target Asian American Voters 美国政界人士将亚裔美国选民设为目标 Asians are the fastest-growing minority in the United States. Political scientists say Asian Americans are starting to have an influen...
AS IT IS 2014-10-22 Fiber Optic Cable Measures Antarctic Ice Melt 光纤测量南极冰川融化 Antarctica is covered with ice that extends past the land and floats on the sea in thick shelves. But those ice shelves are melting quickly. As they melt...
AS IT IS 2014-10-22 North Korea Plans to Keep Nuclear Program 朝鲜计划继续核计划 A North Korean official says his country plans to keep its nuclear program. He says the North Korean government could re-examine its policy toward the United St...
Dealing with Distractions and Overreactions 如何处理精力不集中和过度反应 From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report. Five million American children and teenagers have Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known...
Indonesians Welcome New President 印尼人欢迎新总统 Now, the day's news, from the Voice of America. Indonesia has a new president. Joko Widodo was sworn in as president on Monday at the national parliament building in Jakarta. Leaders of Austr...
