Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised a record of $150 million in September, giving him a significant cash advantage over his opponent John McCain. The Democratic nominee is using his treasure chest to purchase television and radio ads in clos...
American Michael Phelps has tied legendary swimmer Mark Spitz's Olympic Gold record, winning his seventh gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. Phelps has been winning by world record times in all of his events. His latest time was only an Olympic reco...
A cascade of swimming records has fallen in the Beijing Olympic pool. Wednesday began with four world records set in the first four events on the schedule. VOA's Jim Stevenson has highlights from the fifth full day of competition. World records are...
American swimming great Michael Phelps remains on track to win an unprecedented eight gold medals at a single Olympics. VOA's Jim Stevenson was at China's National Aquatic Center as Phelps relied on three other teammates Monday to win a thrilling re...
More than 115 storm-related deaths have already been reported, making 2008 the deadliest year for tornadoes in the past 10 years. Transcript of radio broadcast: 14 July 2008 VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I'm Bob Doug...
By Barry Wood Washington 06 June 2008 Friday was a very volatile day in financial markets as the oil price rebounded to gain over ten dollars a barrel while US stock prices plummeted following the report of a sharp rise in unemployment. VOA's Barry...
By Jessica Berman Washington 04 June 2008 Researchers say a new study of mobile phone records shows people rarely stray from familiar areas. Researchers say the findings could be useful to urban planners addressing problems as varied as traffic fore...
By Doug Levine Washington 28 April 2008 Memphis, Tennessee is known as The birthplace of the blues. So it's no surprise that a record label specializing in new blues, jazz and soul music set up shop near Beale Street, home to many of Memphis' world-f...
By Ron Corben Bangkok 24 April 2008 Rice prices in Thailand, the world's leading exporter, reached a record of over one-thousand dollars a ton. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok the increase in rice and food prices generally will be the center of de...
By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 21 April 2008 Government energy ministers from oil-rich nations and international oil company executives are attending a three-day International Energy Forum in Rome. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome the meeting, whic...