Country music singer Loretta Lynn has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke at her home in Tennessee. Lynn’s official website said the 85-year-old singer and songwriter was admitted to a Nashville hospital where she “is responsive and expected to make a full recovery.” It said Lynn’s upcoming shows have been …
your ad hereShunned by Radio, Women in Nashville Embrace Outlaw Status
As a member of the country trio Pistol Annies, singer-songwriter Angaleena Presley often got questions about the lack of women on country radio, which she responded to with a safe sound bite about musical trends being cyclical and being hopeful for change. But privately, she didn’t believe it. “Every …
your ad hereNo Clear Favorite Predicted for Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby, the first of three annual major horse races in the United States, takes place Saturday without a dominant runner. Classic Empire, at odds of 4-1, is the narrow favorite in the opener of the U.S. Triple Crown, as the three races are known. Two horses, Always Dreaming …
your ad here‘Game Of Thrones’ Stars Tackle Refugee Crisis in New Film
“Game Of Thrones” stars Lena Headey and Iain Glen are taking a break from swords and intrigue to tackle a real-world crisis in their latest venture: a low-budget, independent film on Europe’s refugees. Both appear as immigration officers in “The Flood,” which follows the journey of an Eritrean migrant trying …
your ad hereNicaragua Downplays Potential Impact of US Bill on Lending
President Daniel Ortega downplayed the possible impact of a U.S. bill that would condition international lending to Nicaragua on a range of democracy and rights issues, saying it’s more of a political than an economic threat to his country. “The world is not going to disappear, the economy is …
your ad hereUS Older-worker Rate Highest Since 1962
More Americans age 65 and over are still punching the clock. In fact, the last time the percentage was this high was when John F. Kennedy was in the White House. Last month, 19 percent of Americans age 65 and over were still working, according to government data released Friday. …
your ad hereRobotics, Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Society, But at What Cost?
Some of the world’s wealthiest and most influential leaders came to California this week for the Milken Institute Global Conference, a wide-ranging review of issues permeating economics and politics, with topics ranging from agriculture to mortgage markets to international trade and alliances, plus a long look at what the future …
your ad hereVenezuela Full of Strife With Empty Refrigerators
In Venezuela, plagued with chronic food shortages and a devastated economy, Carmen Elena Perez describes her refrigerator as merely “an ornament in my kitchen, because filling it costs me too much money.” Dulce Maria Garcia Leon, in the western state of Trujillo, says she has corn masa and “a little …
your ad here3 African Runners Will Try to Break Marathon Barrier
Three elite runners from East Africa will try Saturday to reach one of track and field’s most elusive goals: the sub-two-hour marathon. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia and Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea will run on a flat, closed 2.4-kilometer course in Monza, Italy, chosen for its optimal …
your ad hereUS Investigates Malfunctioning Nissan Automobile Brakes
The United States office that handles highway safety announced it would investigate complaints that brakes can malfunction on Nissan’s popular Murano SUV. According to documents released Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 60 people have complained that the brakes on their cars lose pressure when trying to …
your ad hereDelta Apologizes for Kicking Family Off Flight
After yet another viral video has surfaced of people being kicked off an overbooked plane. Delta Air Lines has apologized. In a statement, the company said it was “sorry for the unfortunate experience.” The video, posted by Brian and Brittany Schear, showed them and their two toddlers being told to exit …
your ad hereUS Program Helps Blow Whistle on Wildlife Crimes
Rampant poaching across Africa has pushed species of elephants, rhinos and other treasured wildlife to the edge of extinction. However, there is a mostly untapped resource that can help crack down on these crimes: the Wildlife Whistleblower Program. The program, an initiative of the National Whistleblower Center in Washington, allows …
your ad hereIndia Launches South Asia ‘Diplomacy’ Satellite for Communication Services
India launched a “South Asia” satellite on Friday to provide communication services to neighboring countries in a new initiative hailed by leaders of seven South Asian countries as a boost to regional cooperation. The “space diplomacy” by India, which has an advanced space program, aims at building stronger ties in …
your ad here‘Last Men in Aleppo’ a Testimonial on Crimes Against Humanity
In Aleppo, Syria, even as Bashar al-Assad’s regime destroys the city and its inhabitants with barrel bombs and airstrikes, many civilians risk their lives to rescue the injured and pull the dead from the rubble. Since 2013, these volunteers from all walks of life have created the Syrian Civil Defense, …
your ad hereLast Men in Aleppo: Visual Testimonial on Crimes Against Humanity
In Aleppo, Syria, while the Assad regime destroyed the city and its inhabitants, many civilians risked their lives to rescue the injured and pull the dead from the rubble. Since 2013, these volunteers have created the Syrian Civil Defense, known as The White Helmets. Syrian filmmaker Feras Fayyad delivers a …
your ad hereDonkey Kong Inducted into Gaming Hall of Fame
Donkey Kong, the iconic 1980s video game, has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. According to the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, the arcade game quickly sold over 100,000 units in the United States alone, in addition to unknown quantities of home versions. …
your ad hereUS Unemployment Falls to 10-year Low at 4.4 Percent
The U.S. job market staged a rebound in April with employers, adding 211,000 workers to their payrolls and the unemployment rate fell to a 10-year low of 4.4 percent. April’s employment numbers are a big improvement from March when the economy added only 98,000 jobs. Analysts say that makes it …
your ad hereControversy Over Former Black Cemetery Uncovers History of Forgotten Community
A multimillion-dollar development project outside Washington has been put on hold pending an archaeological investigation to determine if the project is being built on top of a historically significant century-old black cemetery. VOA’s Chris Simkins reports from Bethesda, Maryland, that a fight over the site has uncovered the history of …
your ad hereEthiopian Girls Become Heroes of Their Own Story
Three young Ethiopian girls use their superpowers to stop harmful practices against girls in rural areas and to promote access to school. That is the story behind “Tibeb Girls,” a new animated series developed in Ethiopia. “Tibeb Girls” is the first animated cartoon in which Ethiopian girls play not only …
your ad hereEverest Season About to Begin With Record Number of Climbers
Nepalese Sherpa workers are fixing the final route to the summit of Mount Everest and the first climb of the season could be days away, an official said. High winds and snow near the summit Friday were slowing the work, but the first climb could begin as early as …
your ad hereScientists, Investors Betting on Fusion
Fusion is the holy grail of energy production. And plenty of investors around the world are betting on it as the emission-free, waste-free energy of the future. There’s no real proof we’re there yet, but we’re close. And one company in England says it will be able to start putting …
your ad hereA ‘Home Away From Home’ for New York’s International Students
New York City can be a daunting place for first-time visitors, and a culture shock for foreigners. But at the heart of one of the most prestigious higher-education scenes in the country, students from more than 100 countries have the opportunity to connect under one roof, and find their place …
your ad hereAnalyst: Trump Tax Plan Benefits Skew Toward the Wealthy
Small-business owners are applauding President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul the tax system, saying lower taxes for everyone means more buying power for consumers and more money for businesses to hire workers. But can the White House plan simplify the nation’s cumbersome tax code fairly? And how would lower- and …
your ad hereJapan, China, S. Korea Pledge to Resist Protectionism
Finance leaders of Japan, China and South Korea agreed to resist all forms of protectionism in a trilateral meeting on Friday, taking a stronger stand than G20 major economies against the protectionist policies advocated by U.S. President Donald Trump. “We agree that trade is one of the most important engines …
your ad hereIn Trump Era, Mexican-Americans Torn by Cinco de Mayo
For years, Yazmin Irazoqui Ruiz saw Cinco de Mayo as a reason to eat tacos and listen to Mexican music. The 25-year-old Mexican-born medical student left Mexico for the U.S. as a child and celebrates the day to honor a homeland she hardly remembers. But the Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident …
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