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Bush Looks Back at Eight Years as President, and Wishes Obama Well
This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. George W. Bush leaves office on Tuesday after eight years as president of the United States. He gave his farewell speech to the American people Thursday night. President Bush during his farewell address PRESIDENT BUSH: “Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final [...]
Working to Improve the Condition of Everglades National Park
VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. I’m Faith Lapidus. VOICE TWO: And I’m Doug Johnson. This week, we tell about Everglades National Park in the American state of Florida. We also tell about an effort to improve the condition of this important natural treasure. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: When many [...]
Michael Jackson, 1958-2009: He Amazed the World With His Music and Dancing
VOICE ONE: I’m Faith Lapidus. VOICE TWO: Michael Jackson on June 23 at Staples Center in Los Angeles during rehearsals for planned shows in London And I’m Bob Doughty with PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about one of the most famous performers in the world, Michael Jackson. Known as the [...]
