But that figure could rise dramatically, as some 150 personnel are still unaccounted for nearly 48 hours after the quake.

VOA: standard.2010.01.14

On April 11, audience members openly laughed at the frumpy 48-year-old as she introduced herself on the Britain's Got Talent TV show.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

After stops in 48 cities in 23 states, the Tea Party Express rolled to a stop just blocks from the White House.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

When the skin samples were heated to 48 degrees, they produced this capsaicin-like molecule into a solution.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

Iraq's Electoral Commission, which is overseeing the vote count, says that results should be announced within 36 to 48 hours, barring unforeseen complications.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

A recent survey by USA Today and the Gallup organization found that 48 percent favor sending more troops to Afghanistan, while 45 percent oppose.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

The rains have caused widespread displacement, with an estimated U.N.Humanitarian Spokeswoman Elizabeth Byrs says about 48,000 people are living in schools, churches and other public buildings.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

"About 48 percent of this reduction was associated with improvements in risk factors, so for instance there was a reduction in blood pressure and total cholesterol, (and) in smoking."

VOA: standard.2010.06.04

Officials with the U.S.Agency for International Development said they were preparing to send a response team that includes 72 people, six search and rescue dogs and 48 tons of rescue equipment.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

Clive Atyeo has been breeding orchids for 48 years.

VOA: standard.2010.02.21

"We took isolated skin biopsies from laboratory mice, exposed those isolated skin biopsies to temperatures of 43 degrees or 48 degrees, and then we looked at what was being released from the skin under those conditions."

VOA: standard.2010.05.04