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Experts Divided Over Internet Changes to Language
Rachel Abrams Since the first web browser appeared on computer screens in 1994, the Internet has radically changed global communication. With instant access to messaging and email, the ability to circulate...
Obama Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
Paula Wolfson U.S. President Barack Obama is leading the nation in honoring the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. In a church where Martin Luther...US to Release Report on Failed Airplane Bomb Plot
The White House is set to share more details Thursday on the intelligence failures that led to the attempted Christmas Day bombing of a U.S. jetliner. Spokemsan Robert Gibbs...Google Debuts New Mobile Phone
U.S. search engine giant unveils first mobile phone, competing for share of 'smartphone' market dominated by Apple's iPhone Photo: AP The Nexus One phone from Google Inc. is...VOA's Albanian-language TV Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Ditari, the Voice of America's (VOA) popular Albanian-language TV news program, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with leaders of Albania and Kosovo praising the daily show for its comprehensive...VOA Correspondent Wins International Broadcasting Award for Sri Lanka Coverage
Voice of America (VOA) correspondent Steve Herman was recognized by the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) for his coverage of Sri Lanka’s civil war. Herman’s reporting was called "highly commended" in...Obama Addresses Horrific Outburst Of Violence At Fort Hood
By Kent Klein U.S. President Barack Obama is calling a mass shooting at an Army base in Texas a horrific outburst of violence. The president says his thoughts are with the...British PM Brown Vows to Fight On in Afghanistan
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says his government remains committed to the mission in Afghanistan as public support for the war falls in Britain.In a speech in London in Friday,...US Senate Extends Homebuyers Tax Credit, Unemployment Aid
By Lisa Ferdinando The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation to extend unemployment insurance benefits to millions of Americans, and expand a popular tax credit to first time homebuyers. The House...US Calls on Karzai to Fight Corruption
By Al Pessin The top U.S. military officer said Wednesday Afghan President Hamid Karzai must arrest and prosecute corrupt officials and take other action to establish the legitimacy of his government,...
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