An American artist once had a celebrated history after creating Batman and Wonder Woman covers for comic books. Then he found a new life in the Holy Land. There, he draws the everyday good and bad guys he sees on all sides. Michael Netzers own story...
Scientists in the United States have predicted a near-record area of oxygen-starved water to appear in the Gulf of Mexico this summer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, describes the area as a dead zone containing little t...
When Mauricio Lopez came to the United States 20 years ago from El Salvador to live with his mom, he had a green card, but no high school degree. He was 18 years old and did not speak English. So, his job possibilities were limited. For a time, he se...
Many people who live on Norways far-northern island of Sommaroey are campaigning to go time-free. They note that between May and July, the sun does not set there for 69 days. To enjoy the bright summer months, they would like to ignore traditional bu...
Millions of people in Chennai, Indias sixth largest city, have run out of water. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, a southern state. It has an estimated 10 million people. As water taps in the city run dry, people now must line up to get fresh wa...
Hungry for More 'Hunger Games?' Prequel in Progress Ten years after finishing The Hunger Games book series, American writer Suzanne Collins is returning readers to Panem. A prequel, set 64 years before the beginning of her best-selling trilogy, is ex...
Trump Cancels Strikes on Iran at Last Minute American President Donald Trump says he canceled a planned military strike on Iran after being told as many as 150 people could be killed. The attack plan was made to answer Irans strike Thursday on a huge...
Our question today on Ask A Teacher comes from Mohamad. He says: Question: Hi. Could you explain more about the meanings of the words Develop and Alternative by your examples. Thank you. Answer: Lets start with develop. Develop is a verb, or action w...
Today we complete the story Paul's Case. It was written by Willa Cather. Donna de Sanctis? adapted it for VOA Learning English. Here is Kay Gallant with the story. Paul was a student with a lot of problems. He hated school. He didn't like living with...
New Network for Emergency Workers Raises Concerns among Media The police chief of the state of Alaskas largest city hurried out of his departments glass building during a major earthquake not too long ago. Telephone communications failed to work and...
UN Says Evidence Suggests Saudi Prince Knew of Khashoggi's Killing An independent report into the murder of Saudi reporter Jamal Khashoggi says there is credible evidence of possible involvement by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The United N...
Trial of 4 Suspects in MH17 Downing to Start in March A Joint Investigative Team has charged four people with murder in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine that killed 298 people. 一个联合调查小组指控4名嫌疑人与...
UN: 70 Million Refugees Build Worldwide Pressure The United Nations refugee agency says there are now more than 70 million people displaced in the world and the problem is growing. The U.N. reports on refugees in its yearly publication, Global Trends...
Today Is Juneteenth in the United States Today is Juneteenth in the United States a holiday that is over 150 years old, but is still unknown to many people. It marks the end of official slavery in the country and celebrates the promise of freedom. Th...
Former Trump Advisor Seeks to Create a School for Populists A former advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to open a school for populist activists.Steve Bannon wants to set up the training center at a monastery in Italy.However, the Ital...
