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October 03, 2019
Ocean Heatwave Threatens Hawaii's Coral - Again

Hawaii's vibrant reefs are home to amazing populations of corals and fish, which are under growing stress and danger from a spike in nearby ocean temperatures. A similar underwater heatwave damaged the reef four years ago. Now, researchers are using divers and satellites to study these corals and find ways to protect them. VOA's Jim Randle has our story.
October 03, 2019
Ocean Heatwave Threatens Hawaii's Coral - Again

Hawaii's vibrant reefs are home to amazing populations of corals and fish, which are under growing stress and danger from a spike in ocean temperatures. A similar underwater heatwave damaged the reef four years ago. Now, researchers are using divers and satellites to study these corals and find ways to protect them. VOA's Jim Randle has our story.
September 26, 2019
Scientists Enlist Bacteria to Help Fight Dengue Virus

It's been a bad year for dengue fever, a painful, debilitating virus that is surging in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam and other nations. There is no cure for dengue, which is spread by mosquitos. However, scientists are enlisting a bacteria in the fight against dengue because they think will make it harder for mosquitos to spread the often deadly dengue virus. VOA's Jim Randle has our story.
September 26, 2019
Scientists Enlist Bacteria to Help Fight Dengue Virus

It's been a bad year for dengue fever, a painful, debilitating virus that is surging in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam and other nations. There is no cure for dengue, which is spread by mosquitos. However, scientists are enlisting a bacteria in the fight against dengue because they think will make it harder for mosquitos to spread the often deadly dengue virus. VOA's Jim Randle has our story.
September 23, 2019
Kabul Musician Teaches Street Kids, Hopes For Future Harmony

In Afghanistan, where the Taliban once banned music, a young musician teaches her art to a new generation of children, including many street kids. Masooma Mohammadi worries the Taliban might regain power, but also hopes one day, her students and all Afghans will embrace music. VOA's Jim Randle has our story.
September 21, 2019
Kabul Musician Teaches Street Kids, Hopes For Future Harmony

In Afghanistan, where the Taliban once banned music, a young musician teaches her art to a new generation of children, including many street kids. Masooma Mohammadi worries the Taliban might regain power, but also hopes one day, her students and all Afghans will embrace music. VOA's Jim Randle has our story.
September 11, 2019
Russian Family Rescues and Raises Raccoons

A family of animal lovers is looking after 12 abandoned raccoons in a rural area of southern Russia
September 10, 2019
Wine Glass Melodies Play at Fingertips of Iraqi Student

Simple instrument produces unusual music for Iraqi audiences
September 09, 2019
Wine Glass Melodies Play at Fingertips of Iraqi Student

A medical student-turned-musician built an instrument using water in wine glasses to create a kind of music in Baghdad that Iraqis have rarely heard. He does it by skillfully turning slight friction into musical notes and harmony. VOA's Jim Randle narrates our report.
September 07, 2019
Local Tourists Liven Up Neglected Iraqi Resort

An Iraqi resort is welcoming visitors again after years of war, terrorism and chaos kept families away. Habbaniya Lake was once one of Iraq's most popular tourist destinations. Now, managers say they plan to restore it in the next couple of years. VOA's Jim Randle narrates our report.
September 07, 2019
Local Tourists Liven Up Neglected Iraqi Resort

An Iraqi resort is welcoming visitors again after years of war, terrorism and chaos kept families away. Habbaniya Lake was once one of Iraq's most popular tourist destinations. Now, managers say they plan to restore it in the next couple of years. VOA's Jim Randle narrates our report.
June 02, 2019
Tornadoes, Floods Clobber US Midwest

Scientists ponder causes of foul weather; seek ways to save lives
January 04, 2019
Surge in US Job Creation Helps Boost Stocks

Fed chief says officials are watching data closely, will raise interest rates judiciously rather than automatically
January 01, 2019
The Digital Revolution's Double-Edged Sword

Digital developments that have upended businesses throughout the global economy, from music to manufacturing, are also changing what the world trades and how manufacturers and merchants move and sell their goods. Experts tell VOA's Jim Randle, the digital revolution presents significant opportunities, but also serious problems, for countries.
December 24, 2018
Trump Blames Fed for Market Turmoil

Analysts say Trump's criticism increases worries for investors already concerned over politics & trade
October 26, 2018
US Stocks Plunge, Then Recover Some Ground Friday

Investors worried about faltering growth, rising interest rates, trade tensions, and weak profit outlook for major tech companies
October 25, 2018
US Stocks Rebound Strongly

Some major companies issue upbeat profit reports; Nasdaq composite posts its biggest daily gain since March
October 16, 2018
Earnings Reports Send US Stocks Higher

European markets also recover, as concerns about interest rates ease
August 29, 2018
US Economy Grows a Bit Faster Than First Thought

Second-quarter growth figure of 4.2 percent is one-tenth of a percent higher than initial estimates
August 03, 2018
US Unemployment Drops Slightly; Job Growth Slows

The Labor Department says the U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in July, less than the expected gain of 190,000 economists had predicted

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