She says Washington is delivering on President Obama's promises by helping local communities develop long-lasting solutions and not by focusing on one-time projects.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

But the man and woman do not believe in the evil eye, that a person can harm you by looking at you.

VOA: special.2009.09.06

He was a big star. Now he is fifty-seven and damaged by too much alcohol, too many cigarettes and not enough inner strength.

VOA: special.2010.02.22

And the medicines for a cobra bite in the Philippines may not work for someone bitten by a similar snake in West Africa.

VOA: special.2009.05.05

After the storm, recovery and aid efforts by local, state and federal agents were not well organized.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

He will not be disturbed by United States authorities as long as he honors this agreement and obeys the laws where he lives.'

VOA: special.2009.12.24

Most importantly, he made sure Ramirez's art survived and was not thrown away by hospital workers.

VOA: special.2010.04.14

Rick Aggeler says he is happy but not surprised by the results of the Music Clubhouse at the Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club.

VOA: special.2010.11.04

But it did not want to violate a limit on so-called electioneering communication by corporations and unions within thirty days of a primary election.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

I did not understand how a person surrounded by the joy of music could not have some of its sense and beauty inside her.

VOA: special.2009.01.18

And doctors are told that steroids or antibiotics given by mouth are not recommended for hoarseness.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

This wall may work as well and last as long but it is not as pleasing to look at as the one built by hand.

VOA: special.2009.06.01

The law,passed by Congress, does not prevent gays and lesbians from serving in the military.

VOA: special.2010.02.06

Doctors might treat those problems and not know they are caused by celiac disease.

VOA: special.2009.04.14