During the day, the sun provided information about the time on a ship, and its direction.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

Some polling stations stayed open late Friday on the first day of the balloting because voters were still in line at closing time.

VOA: standard.2009.11.28

It was a big turnout, as Eastern Orthodox and Western Churches celebrated Easter on the same day for the first time in years.

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

And so now I have a great time!" On the first day of South By Southwest 2010, word came of the death of singer-songwriter Alex Chilton.

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

In a Labor Day speech before union workers on Monday, Mr.Obama said it is time for lawmakers to end the debate over health care and pass legislation for him to sign.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08