But critics of national standards say the idea goes against one of America's oldest traditions -- local control of education.

VOA: special.2011.06.09

"Consumer confidence is yes, somewhat shaken I would say amongst some of the Singapore populace, but that can't be helped,I think."

VOA: special.2011.03.29

Officials in Liberia say tens of millions of caterpillars are destroying crops and polluting waterways in the country's agricultural centers.

VOA: special.2009.01.27

The experts say estimates of new H.I.V.infections are down by about fifteen percent in Africa, south of the Sahara Desert.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

Medical experts say small amounts of carbon monoxide over a long period of time can greatly harm an unborn baby.

VOA: special.2010.02.02

But they also found something else. They say another kind of bug is now attacking the cotton and other crops.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

We often say the two of them prove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

VOA: special.2009.08.30

Their members are often elected. But some Americans say the lack of national standards is wrong in a competitive global economy.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

Because of Kahn,experts say, one of the poorest countries in the world has one of the most beautiful public buildings on Earth.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

Experts say some methods of tilling turning the soil to prepare for planting also release harmful carbon dioxide.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

Experts say one of the lessons is that even though the economy has improved, it demands more attention.

VOA: special.2010.01.23

But legal experts say ninety percent of all jury trials in the world are in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

Experts say forty percent of cancers could be prevented by avoiding health risks like smoking and tobacco use.

VOA: special.2010.03.09

Experts say the results of the studies may help medical researchers develop treatments especially designed for individual patients.

VOA: special.2010.03.23