An invitation to one of her parties was almost as valuable as an invitation to dinner at the White House.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

But with that longer life, people with Down syndrome may have an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease at an early age.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

An actor who worked with Katharine Hepburn once said that she brought with her an extra level of reality.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

It is sabotage. It means to damage or destroy as an act of subversion against an organization or nation.

VOA: special.2010.04.18

An award also goes to an individual,organization or business for working to continue the influence of Edgar Allan Poe.

VOA: special.2009.02.02

Failing to report an injury like this,can be dangerous if a patient,or a medical worker, has an infectious disease.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

They have had an effect on immigration. They have had an effect on the language used by mainstream politicians."

VOA: special.2011.07.30

But last month,a computer programmer from Australia made an exciting discovery of an unusual event in Earth's solar system.

VOA: special.2009.08.25

Israel has rejected demands by the United Nations for an international investigation -- and an end to the blockade.

VOA: special.2010.06.05

She said she was an early member of an independent art movement and was against juries, medals and awards.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

She was an insecure person. She did not think she had the ability to do an important job.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

But salinity is actually an important parameter that gives us an indication of what might be going on."

VOA: special.2011.06.22

Jill Mikucki led the team of scientists who explored an area under an ice formation called Taylor Glacier.

VOA: special.2009.06.03

Once the solid glass object cools, an artist uses special tools to carve an opening in the container.

VOA: special.2009.09.16