VOA News: Top Stories Tue, 05 May 2009 19:57:45 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Maya Lin's Works Are Her Answer to the Beauty of the Natural World Tue, 05 May 2009 19:57:45 +0200 Tue, 05 May 2009 19:57:45 -0400 Tue, 05 May 2009 19:57:45 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-05-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On EXPLORATIONS: The artist is most famous for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. A new show of her work is at the Corcoran Gallery. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-05-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" US Eases H1N1 Flu Policy for Schools Tue, 05 May 2009 21:39:05 +0200 Tue, 05 May 2009 21:39:05 -0400 Tue, 05 May 2009 21:39:05 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-05-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories On HEALTH REPORT: Schools are advised not to close anymore when they have cases. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-05-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Scientists Say Arctic Ice Continues to Shrink Mon, 04 May 2009 19:05:53 +0200 Mon, 04 May 2009 19:05:53 -0400 Mon, 04 May 2009 19:05:53 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-04-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Young men in Kenya change from killing lions to helping save them. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-04-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Cow Genome Could Improve Milk, Beef Production Mon, 04 May 2009 21:11:51 +0200 Mon, 04 May 2009 21:11:51 -0400 Mon, 04 May 2009 21:11:51 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-04-voa9.cfm?rss=topstories On AGRICULTURE REPORT: Findings of similarities between cattle and humans could also have uses for the drug industry. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-04-voa9.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mothers Through the Eyes, and the Years, of TV and Movie Makers Sun, 03 May 2009 01:20:02 +0200 Sun, 03 May 2009 01:20:02 -0400 Sun, 03 May 2009 01:20:02 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-03-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On THIS IS AMERICA: Some examples of how the mothers created by Hollywood have become more independent. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-03-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" 'Gone Rural' Project in Swaziland Lets Women Earn Money While Working from Home Sat, 02 May 2009 21:14:23 +0200 Sat, 02 May 2009 21:14:23 -0400 Sat, 02 May 2009 21:14:23 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-02-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories On DEVELOPMENT REPORT, Swazi women weavers make household objects sold all over the world. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-02-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Charlie Parker,1920-1955: His Music Influenced Jazz During his Lifetime and Even Today Sat, 02 May 2009 18:05:00 +0200 Sat, 02 May 2009 18:05:00 -0400 Sat, 02 May 2009 18:05:00 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-02-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: In the 1940’s, Parker developed a new style of jazz called "bebop." It was different from the dance or "swing" style that had been popular for years. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-02-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" 'Hair' – More Than a Rock Musical Sat, 02 May 2009 17:05:19 +0200 Sat, 02 May 2009 17:05:19 -0400 Sat, 02 May 2009 17:05:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-02-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: A story using expressions with the word hair. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-02-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" President Obama Marks 100 Days in Office Fri, 01 May 2009 19:31:49 +0200 Fri, 01 May 2009 19:31:49 -0400 Fri, 01 May 2009 19:31:49 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-01-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On IN THE NEWS: The first three months of the Obama presidency bring changes and government actions. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-05-01-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" NFL Broadcaster John Madden Retires Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:58:44 +0200 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:58:44 -0400 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:58:44 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-30-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A Listener in Ukraine asks about the Hudson River School. And we take a trip to the New Orleans Jazz Fest. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-30-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Chrysler, General Motors Work to Escape Crushing Debt Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:03:59 +0200 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:03:59 -0400 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:03:59 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-30-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On ECONOMICS REPORT: Chrysler hopes to survive by cutting costs and debt, and by joining with Italian carmaker Fiat. And General Motors plans to make the US its biggest shareholder. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-30-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" American History Series: Kansas Takes Steps Towards Statehood Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:32:40 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:32:40 -0400 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:32:40 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-29-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Pro-slavery settlers race to gain Kansas for the South. But they face opposition from the man President Pierce appointed governor of the territory, Andrew Reeder. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-29-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Studying in the US: Writing College Papers Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:06:52 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:06:52 -0400 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:06:52 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-29-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories On EDUCATION REPORT: Writing college papers is the subject of Part 32 in our Foreign Student Series. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-04-29-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories"