While terrorism is a constant threat, local and federal emergency responders in the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

Polls show public support for Mr.Obama's push for health-care reform has weakened in recent weeks, and the constant drumbeat of criticism at the town hall meetings has fed the perception that the political momentum for reform has slowed.

VOA: standard.2009.08.12

Michael Jackson's death led many of Pakistan's local television channels Friday morning, knocking the near constant coverage of the military campaign against Taliban militants off the top of the news lineup, if only for a few hours.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26