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'America's Library' to Expand Access to Collections
The Library of Congress is using technology to make its collections available to people across the United States and around the world.The library is the main research center of the
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Former CIA Head: Kim's Murder Designed to Remove Rival
A former acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency recently spoke to VOA about the killing of Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia.He said the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim
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Cherry Blossoms Will Come Out Early in Washington(翻译)
This is What’s Trending Today.One of the most popular events in Washington, D.C. each year is the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It takes place in early April.People from
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Republicans in Congress Seek to End Green Card Lottery
Every year, about 14 million people from around the world try to win one of 50,000 Diversity Immigrant Visas. These visas let the winners live and work in the United States. The pr
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US Attorney General Removes Himself from Russian Investigation
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he is removing himself from an investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.His announcement came after requests fr
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The Clean Air Act Under a Trump Administration(翻译)
United States officials have enforced a law called The Clean Air Act for more than half a century.The measure gives the federal government power to control air pollution across the
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Dr. Seuss Honored on World Book Day
This is What’s Trending Today…On Thursday, many people were remembering the American writer Theodore Seuss Geisel – better known as “Dr. Seuss.”Geise
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US, Japan, S. Korea Explore Limits to N. Korea’s Arms
The United States is increasing pressure on North Korea to cut back on its nuclear activities.The U.S. government also wants to build ties with allies and partners in East Asia to
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Malaysia Charges Women in Kim Jong Nam Killing
Malaysia has charged two women with the killing of the half-brother of North Korea’s leader at the Kuala Lumpur airport last month.Siti Aisyah, a 25-year-old Indonesian, and
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Uber Chief Caught on Camera Arguing with Driver
This is What’s Trending Today.You can order a ride from Uber in nearly every major city.Uber has drivers working in more than 500 cities on six continents.While the ride-shar
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Cambodian Leader Praises Trump, Criticizes ‘Anarchy’ Media(翻译)
Cambodian officials have praised President Donald Trump’s criticism of American media and used this as an example of how they can also deal with local reporters.During an eve
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American Mining Company Suspends Work in Dispute with Indonesia
An American mining company has suspended work at the world’s largest gold mine in West Papua, New Guinea in a dispute with the Indonesian government.Indonesia wants changes t
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Paczki, Sweet Treats for Fat Tuesday
This is What’s Trending Today.For Christians around the world, Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. It is the first day of a six-week religious observance before the Easter ho
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Hollywood Recognizes Iranian Film Director
Political statements are not new to the Academy Awards ceremony. A number of award-winning actors and movie directors have made such comments over the years.On Sunday, America&rsqu
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Snapchat Prepares $20 Billion IPO, Launches Video Glasses
The owner of messaging service Snapchat is preparing for the technology industry’s biggest initial public offering, or IPO, since 2014.Snap Inc. recently filed for the IPO, w
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Brazil’s 'Carnaval' Comes to Washington
Caique Vidal first experienced Brazil’s Carnaval celebrations as a baby living in Salvador, the capital of Bahia State.Before he was even a year old, his mother took him to h
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South Korea Leads List of Life Expectancy Gains
A new study predicts that South Korean women will be the first group in the world to have an average lifespan of more than 90 years.Researchers at Imperial College London and the W
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Google Reports Progress in Bringing Internet Service to Rural Areas
The owner of technology company Google has reported progress in its plan to offer Internet service to rural areas around the world.Google’s parent company, Alphabet, calls th
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Malaysia: VX Nerve Agent Killed North Korea’s Kim
Malaysian police say the nerve agent VX was used to kill the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Investigators found traces of the poison on Kim Jong Nam’s eyes a
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Amnesty International Concerned About ‘Us Versus Them’
A human rights group is warning against a rise in politically divisive speech and international indifference to rights abuses.Amnesty International released its 2016 report on Wedn
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Millions Watching Giraffe Cam
This is What’s Trending Today.A few days ago, we told you about a young giant panda named Bao Bao.She spent the first three years of her life at the National Zoo in Washingto
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UN: Time ‘Running Out’ for 1.4 Million Starving Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund says about 1.4 million children face death from starvation in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.UNICEF issued the warning with an app
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Malaysia: Suspects Were Trained, N. Korean Diplomat Sought
Malaysian police say the two women suspected of poisoning the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had been trained.Police also are seeking two more suspects including a
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Iceland’s President Suggests Banning Pineapple on Pizza
This is What’s Trending Today.The last time this many people were talking about Iceland was in June, when the small country’s soccer team defeated England in the Euro 2
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Proposed Museum Would Help People Remember Slavery(翻译)
In 1991, workers in New York City made a troubling discovery.They found human bones. After examinations by experts, the remains were found to be of African-Americans, some of whom
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