This week,Bank of America said it received a letter from investors holding almost fifty billion dollars in mortgage-backed securities.

VOA: special.2010.10.22

In "Baby Reaching for an Apple" Cassatt shows a mother gently holding her child as the baby looks with wonder at the fruit.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

It is a holding company for businesses in land development, port operations, energy and financial services.

VOA: special.2009.12.04

People demonstrated in front of the National Portrait Gallery, holding pictures of the artist, David Wojnarowicz.

VOA: special.2010.12.15

Richard Fry says their job-holding rate is almost at the lowest point in nearly fifty years.

VOA: special.2009.11.19

He was seriously injured, but still holding The Luck of Roaring Camp in his arms.

VOA: special.2009.06.06

When the awards ceremony grew too large, the Academy started holding the event in theaters.

VOA: special.2009.02.20

Iran is holding its own nuclear conference in Tehran this Saturday and Sunday.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

Congress is holding hearings into a crash in February near Buffalo,New York.

VOA: special.2009.06.13

A soldier sitting in a tree is holding a rifle.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

Some lawmakers are already talking about introducing legislation to cut off federal funds for holding a trial in New York.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

Business and civic activists are holding various meetings these days to discuss how to avoid yet another revolt in Kyrgyzstan.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

Brigadier General Josef Blotz, a spokesman for the NATO force in Afghanistan,known as ISAF, insists the coalition is holding together.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

Spectators at the Vancouver Games may see Weibrecht add one more gesture holding an Olympic medal in the air.

VOA: standard.2010.02.09

Mr.Obama,Vice President Joe Biden and senior administration officials have been holding events in several states, promoting the results of the Recovery Act.

VOA: standard.2009.08.05

The Arab League is holding an emergency meeting in Cairo Tuesday to discuss what action it will take.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Geithner said officials from both countries would be holding a series of talks to address remaining concerns in the coming weeks and months.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

a girl balances on one leg, holding her foot and glowering at a blushing boy, while another young couple dance in the background.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

He said the first 72 hours are critical in saving survivors, and he is still holding out hope for both Haitians and U.N.

VOA: standard.2010.01.14