'Trance' Hypnotizes and Entertains Simon, an art auctioneer, played by James McAvoy, risks his life to hide a Goya painting from a gang. Franck, the gang leader, hits Simon on the head and Simon loses his memory from the blow. But Franck does not bel...
'Trance' Hypnotizes and Entertains Simon, an art auctioneer, played by James McAvoy, risks his life to hide a Goya painting from a gang. Franck, the gang leader, hits Simon on the head and Simon loses his memory from the blow. But Franck does not bel...
Most Entertaining Documentary May Win The Oscar Dick Kirbys Oscar nominated documentary The Invisible War is a gut-wrenching expose on rape in the U.S. military. The film contends that since 1991 about half a million military men and women have been...
Beginners. The other day I was walking by my children's bedrooms, when I saw a sign on one of the doors. It said, Domini and Robert, DO NOT ENTER! One of my two oldest boys had become impatient with sibling intrusions. Sometimes they walk into their...
By Paula Wolfson Washington 24 February 2008 Consumer advocate Ralph Nader says he is launching a campaign for president of the United States. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports, Nader cites growing discontent in the country with both Republicans and Democr...
By Jim Malone Washington 27 December 2007 U.S. presidential contenders are making a final push for votes with one week to go until the first test of the 2008 election campaign, the Iowa presidential caucuses on January 3. VOA National correspondent J...
By Scott Stearns White House 18 December 2007 With fewer than 400 days left in office, President Bush says he is sprinting to the finish line. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns looks ahead to the president's final year. President Bush opene...
By Jade Heilmann Dakar 03 December 2007 Africa's longest ruling leader, Gabon President Omar Bongo, is entering his 41st year in power. His critics say he has done little to improve the Central African country's economy, despite oil riches. Jade Heil...
By Jim Malone Washington 06 September 2007 Former Senator Fred Thompson has made it official. Thompson is now one of nine contenders seeking the Republican Party's presidential nomination next year. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports from...
By Meredith Buel Washington 03 August 2007 U.S. judge has entered a not guilty plea for a Mexican businessman charged with conspiracy to produce large quantities of the illegal street drug methamphetamine destined for the United States. It is the lat...