This was it. What could be an impossible effort in the history of spaceflight was ready to lift off on its final chance for success.

VOA: special.2009.07.01

But in Washington, I thought it would be wonderful to do a festival on the environment very broadly, cooperating with many museums,universities, libraries,environmental organizations and even embassies from around the world."

VOA: special.2009.03.25

"First of all, I want everybody here to be careful about what you post on Facebook because in the YouTube age, whatever you do, it will be pulled up again later somewhere in your life.

VOA: special.2009.09.14

The very top of the wire drawing represents the only part of the ocean landscape that can be seen on the surface of the water: It is Bouvet Island, one of the most isolated islands in the world.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

"The president has called for focusing in on what it really takes to be successful in work and in college, and he has called on America's educational institutions, primary and secondary educational institutions, to do whatever it takes to get our kids college ready.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

"If you get a doctor who is away in the village and has come across a case he or she thinks is beyond him or her, why cannot that doctor be able to link up easily with a senior doctor in Korle Bu to get advice on it?

VOA: special.2009.06.17

but co-star Cillian Murphy in a telephone interview says he believes it can be enjoyed on many levels.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

for everybody, Disc golf is especially popular on college campuses because it's inexpensive and can be played in any season,day or night.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

It will be on the agenda again when he visits Pakistan later in the week, before heading into the war zone itself.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

It is scheduled to be performed at the World Cup kickoff concert in Soweto on June 10.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

In the final hours of debate on the Senate bill, Republicans asserted it would be ineffective and add sharply to the U.S.budget deficit.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

It will house 8,000 people in tents. Fifty security guards will be on duty around the clock.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

Columnist David Ignatius agrees with the president's move, saying Pakistan is a key factor in the new strategy,and the pressure on it must be increased.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

This is the 121st annual Rose Parade, and it will be seen on television by millions around the United States and in many other countries.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30