Relations Between Washington, Moscow Remain Good Since the end of the Soviet Union 20 years ago, the United States and Russia have put many of their Cold War animosities behind them. They still have their differences, but they increasingly work toget...
Prescription Drug Abuse Is a Growing U.S. Problem U.S. health officials say drug abuse is a major cause of death in the United States and that prescription drugs are a big part of the problem. Painkillers and mood-altering medications have left many...
Americans Try High-Tech Weight Loss Option 美国尝试高科技减肥方法 We Americans have gone nearly certifiably insane over our weight. 我们美国人已经对自己的体重几近疯狂。 It wasnt enough that the government completely re-de...
Brazil Overtakes Britain as World's 6th Largest Economy A leading economic research group says Brazil has overtaken Britain as the world's sixth-largest economy. The London-based Center for Economics and Business Research says Britain lost out to the...
Rare Violins Play Starring Role in Concert Stradivarius instruments, especially Stradivarius violins, are known the world over for their exquisite beauty, unparalleled craftsmanship and extraordinary sound. Six of the rare instruments are owned by th...
Vince Gill Returns to Country Charts With 'Guitar Slinger' Its been five years since Country star Vince Gill appeared on the popularity charts. The Oklahoma native recently made a welcome return with his new album, Guitar Slinger. Guitar Slinger is V...
Russia's Pro-Democracy Protests Cloud Putin's March Election Plan For Vladimir Putin, three months may feel like a political lifetime. The sudden rise of Russias democracy movement is posing the biggest challenge yet to his 12-year strongman rule. It...
Discounts Boost US Holiday Sales American consumers may be feeling a little more upbeat about the economy. The nation's Consumer Confidence Index rose almost 10 points in December to 64.5, the highest level since April. The renewed optimism appears t...
US Presidential Candidates Struggle Ahead of Iowa Caucus The United States elects its president in just a little more than 11 months. But before the general election, the Republican party must first select a nominee, who will run against current Pres...
Music Store Sets Beat for Austin Music Scene Music thrives in Austin, Texas, where the industry brings in around $1 billion to the city every year. Musicians flood the city in droves and nearly every night there are live performances. Over the past t...
Silent Movie Speaks of Romance Hollywood's finest offerings often appear during the holiday season. This year, one of them is Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist, a black-and-white homage to the silent films of the 1920s. The Artist, a silent film itself...
Elephant Leaves Alaska for Warmer Home 大象玛姬离开阿拉斯加前往温暖新家 As we write this story, the temperature in Anchorage, Alaska, is minus-8 degrees Celsius. Bitter cold, in other words, as you might expect on an early-winter day...
2011 Saw Challenges of Hunger and Poverty The Worldwatch Institute said in 2011 far too many people were living with less than they needed. It says, for example, nearly one billion people were hungry and just as many were illiterate. Worldwatch Insti...
Iraqi Women Fear Violence, Erosion of Rights Women in Iraq often bear the brunt of war. After three wars since 1980, sectarian conflicts and terrorist attacks, many have lost at least one close relative. Women are concerned about their future under t...
Chinese Goods Top Christmas Wish List In Cameroon 中国商品在喀麦隆圣诞节愿望清单中成为抢手货 For many in predominantly Chrisian Cameroon, Christmas without new dresses, playthings and extraordinary food is unthinkable. Family bre...
