THE MAKING OF A NATION - US History Series: Jefferson Is Elected President in 1800, But Only on the 36th Vote Thomas Jefferson defeated Aaron Burr. But it took three days of voting in the House of Representatives to settle on a winner. Transcript of...
Education Report - Recruiters Help US Colleges Find Foreign Students Placement companies may be paid by colleges or students -- or both, raising concerns about possible conflicts of interest. First of two parts. Transcript of radio broadcast 22 May...
EXPLORATIONS - International Red Cross Helps Victims of Natural Disasters The Red Cross is leading efforts to help victims of the cyclone in Burma, earthquake in China and starvation in Ethiopia. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 May 2008 VOICE ONE:...
Health Report - WHO Chief Says World Faces Three Growing Threats Chan, at World Health Assembly in Geneva, warns of dangers of food security, climate change and pandemic influenza. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 May 2008 This is the VOA Special E...
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Progress Against Witchweed, a Killer of Sorghum Crops in Africa Researchers may someday copy proteins found in alligator blood to produce infection-fighting drugs for people. Transcript of radio broadcast: 19 May 2008 VOICE ONE...
Agriculture Report - Cork: More Than Just a Bottle Stopper New uses are found for this environmentally friendly crop, even as some winemakers change to plastic or metal caps. Transcript of radio broadcast: 19 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English...
THIS IS AMERICA - Inside the Complex Worlds of Deafness and Deaf Culture in America Hearing technology offers more hope than ever. Yet the devices are not always welcomed. Also, how one young woman is learning to accept herself for who she is. Trans...
Development Report - Feeding the Hungry, but Not With Pigeons A listener wonders if the birds could be caught and exported to crisis areas as protein to prevent starvation. Transcript of radio broadcast: 18 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English D...
PEOPLE IN AMERICA - Gwendolyn Brooks, 1917-2000: The Poet was the First African American to Win a Pulitzer Prize for Literature She was known around the world for using poetry to increase understanding about black culture in America. Transcript of r...
IN THE NEWS - In China, Number of Earthquake Deaths Is Expected to Top 50,000 Soldiers and civilian volunteers continue rescue efforts in Sichuan Province. But survivors have criticized the government's delays in sending aid. Transcript of radio bro...
AMERICAN MOSAIC - Members of the Group Young @ Heart Refuse to Act Their Age Also: A listener in Yemen asks about the interactive world on the Internet called Second Life. And hear a mixture of influences in the music of Marcus Miller. Transcript of...
Economics Report - For Fans of Anarchy, Grand Theft Auto IV Is a Big Smash Popularity of video game series makes Take-Two Interactive a takeover target. Transcript of radio broadcast: 16 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. (SO...
THE MAKING OF A NATION - US History: Adams Avoids War With France, Signs Alien and Sedition Acts Two major issues marked John Adams' presidency: foreign policy and the rights of citizens. At the same time, his Federalist Party was losing public supp...
Education Report - Study Raises Questions About Reading Program in US In schools using Reading First, researchers find more time being spent on skills, but without higher test scores on average. Also, a look at the book reading habits of students in...
EXPLORATIONS - A Visit to Two National Parks: Mount Rainier and Valley Forge People visit Mount Rainier to climb it or enjoy its natural beauty. They visit Valley Forge to remember heroes of the America Revolution. Transcript of radio broadcast: 13...
