https://www.voazimbabwe.com/z/4799 VOA60 America is a one-minute wrap of the past 24 hours' news and video from the United States of America. It includes politics, weather, arts, culture and the extraordinary events that lead the headlines. Share and be informed - VOA60 America. VOA60 America is a one-minute wrap of the past 24 hours' news and video from the United States of America. It includes politics, weather, arts, culture and the extraordinary events that lead the headlines. Share and be informed - VOA60 America. false en 2026 - VOA 60 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:40:21 +0200 Pangea CMS – VOA VOA VOA voadigital@voanews.com episodic Five sheep are spending their summer at the former military base-turned-park on New York City’s Governors Island. Their mission: removing unwanted invasive plants from an urban forest in the Hammock Grove section. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Vladimir Badikov. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/sheep-help-fight-weeds-on-new-york-city-s-governors-island/7184677.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/sheep-help-fight-weeds-on-new-york-city-s-governors-island/7184677.html Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:05:00 +0200 VOA Five sheep are spending their summer at the former military base-turned-park on New York City’s Governors Island. Their mission: removing unwanted invasive plants from an urban forest in the Hammock Grove section. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Vladimir Badikov. 00:02:43 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday dedicated to those who died while serving in America’s wars. To commemorate the day, which falls on the last Monday in May, people flock to Washington to decorate the graves of fallen military service members, attend parades and visit national monuments. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/memorial-day-weekend-events-in-washington-honor-soldiers-ultimate-sacrifice/7112514.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/memorial-day-weekend-events-in-washington-honor-soldiers-ultimate-sacrifice/7112514.html Sun, 28 May 2023 13:46:51 +0200 VOA Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday dedicated to those who died while serving in America’s wars. To commemorate the day, which falls on the last Monday in May, people flock to Washington to decorate the graves of fallen military service members, attend parades and visit national monuments. 00:02:01 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Twenty-one-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira appeared in court to face charges of unauthorized retention and transmission online of national defense information and unauthorized removal of classified documents. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/military-intelligence-operative-arrested-over-massive-leak-of-top-secret-documents/7051656.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/military-intelligence-operative-arrested-over-massive-leak-of-top-secret-documents/7051656.html Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:48:00 +0200 VOA Twenty-one-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira appeared in court to face charges of unauthorized retention and transmission online of national defense information and unauthorized removal of classified documents. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more. 00:02:46 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Former U.S. President Donald Trump is now a criminal defendant. He surrendered Tuesday at a courthouse in Manhattan and pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias followed the developments on this historic day. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/former-u-s-president-trump-now-criminal-defendant/7036745.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/former-u-s-president-trump-now-criminal-defendant/7036745.html Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:20:56 +0200 VOA Former U.S. President Donald Trump is now a criminal defendant. He surrendered Tuesday at a courthouse in Manhattan and pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias followed the developments on this historic day. 00:02:58 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Donald Trump is ready for his legal battle in a hush money case, his lawyer said as the former president prepares to go to court Tuesday for his expected arraignment. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias explores how the legal process could unfold. Video editor Marcus Harton. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/lawyer-trump-ready-for-legal-battle/7033819.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/lawyer-trump-ready-for-legal-battle/7033819.html Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:28:38 +0200 VOA Donald Trump is ready for his legal battle in a hush money case, his lawyer said as the former president prepares to go to court Tuesday for his expected arraignment. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias explores how the legal process could unfold. Video editor Marcus Harton. 00:02:24 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull In California, huge rainstorms scientists call “atmospheric rivers” combined with a massive snowpack in the mountains are expected to bring more flooding to the once drought-stricken state. Scientists warn climate change is behind the extreme weather. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/atmospheric-rivers-massive-snowpack-to-bring-more-flooding-in-calofornia/7029999.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/atmospheric-rivers-massive-snowpack-to-bring-more-flooding-in-calofornia/7029999.html Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:06:00 +0200 VOA In California, huge rainstorms scientists call “atmospheric rivers” combined with a massive snowpack in the mountains are expected to bring more flooding to the once drought-stricken state. Scientists warn climate change is behind the extreme weather. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more. 00:02:29 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs, Robert Scott, says his country will support institutions and organizations that are promoting the interest of citizens. Zimbabwe is preparing for crucial elections expected to be held sometime this year. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/u-s-envoy-on-zimbabwe-elections/6989167.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/u-s-envoy-on-zimbabwe-elections/6989167.html Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:44:51 +0200 VOA U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs, Robert Scott, says his country will support institutions and organizations that are promoting the interest of citizens. Zimbabwe is preparing for crucial elections expected to be held sometime this year. 00:01:37 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Delivers Republican Response to Biden's State of the Union https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/arkansas-gov-sarah-huckabee-sanders-delivers-republican-response-to-biden-s-state-of-the-union/6954310.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/arkansas-gov-sarah-huckabee-sanders-delivers-republican-response-to-biden-s-state-of-the-union/6954310.html Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:03:42 +0200 VOA Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Delivers Republican Response to Biden's State of the Union 00:14:32 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull President Joe Biden on Ukraine, USA relations amid war with Russia. (AP) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-on-ukraine-usa-relations/6954306.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-on-ukraine-usa-relations/6954306.html Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:55:32 +0200 VOA President Joe Biden on Ukraine, USA relations amid war with Russia. (AP) 00:01:23 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Senators, members of the House of Representatives, government officials and others minutes before U.S President Joe Biden presented his State of the Union Address on Tuesday at Capitol Hill in Washington DC. (AP) https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/minutes-before-joe-biden-delivered-state-of-the-union-address/6954291.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/minutes-before-joe-biden-delivered-state-of-the-union-address/6954291.html Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:43:00 +0200 VOA Senators, members of the House of Representatives, government officials and others minutes before U.S President Joe Biden presented his State of the Union Address on Tuesday at Capitol Hill in Washington DC. (AP) 00:06:25 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara speaks with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby about the significance of administration actions against the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-urges-countries-to-join-sanctions-on-russian-paramilitary-wagner-group/6928720.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-urges-countries-to-join-sanctions-on-russian-paramilitary-wagner-group/6928720.html Sun, 22 Jan 2023 06:41:00 +0200 VOA VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara speaks with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby about the significance of administration actions against the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company. 00:15:05 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The famous speech of the late human rights icon, Martin Luther King Jr. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/martin-luther-king-jr-s-speech-/6920444.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/martin-luther-king-jr-s-speech-/6920444.html Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:47:44 +0200 VOA The famous speech of the late human rights icon, Martin Luther King Jr. 00:01:33 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Descendants of Martin Luther King Jr. gathered at the nation's oldest public park to dedicate a massive monument to the civil rights icon in Boston, where the leader first met his wife, Coretta Scott King. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/6920261.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/6920261.html Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:58:42 +0200 VOA Descendants of Martin Luther King Jr. gathered at the nation's oldest public park to dedicate a massive monument to the civil rights icon in Boston, where the leader first met his wife, Coretta Scott King. 00:02:06 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Nearly sixty years ago, one of the world's most historic speeches took place on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of an America where true equality reigns has come to be regarded as a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mlkj-day-editing-1-mp4/6920254.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/mlkj-day-editing-1-mp4/6920254.html Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:50:46 +0200 VOA Nearly sixty years ago, one of the world's most historic speeches took place on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of an America where true equality reigns has come to be regarded as a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. 00:01:29 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull U.S. lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol have released the final report of their findings, after a year and a half-long investigation. Investigators alleged Trump played a key role in encouraging the attempt to overthrow 2020 election. results https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-congress-releases-january-6th-final-report/6888542.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-congress-releases-january-6th-final-report/6888542.html Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:38:05 +0200 VOA U.S. lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol have released the final report of their findings, after a year and a half-long investigation. Investigators alleged Trump played a key role in encouraging the attempt to overthrow 2020 election. results 00:03:40 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The United States is finalizing plans to send Patriot missiles to aid Ukraine’s fight against the unprovoked Russian invasion, according to U.S. officials. Lawmakers are also nearing a deal on new humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-finalizing-plans-to-send-patriot-missile-systems-to-ukraine/6879999.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-finalizing-plans-to-send-patriot-missile-systems-to-ukraine/6879999.html Sat, 17 Dec 2022 10:02:00 +0200 VOA The United States is finalizing plans to send Patriot missiles to aid Ukraine’s fight against the unprovoked Russian invasion, according to U.S. officials. Lawmakers are also nearing a deal on new humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more. 00:03:22 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The U.S. Africa Leaders Summit concluded with bonhomie and billion-dollar goals, plus a hint of a presidential visit to the continent. President Joe Biden stressed his administration’s commitment to Africa – and urged its leaders to respect the will of their people. VOA’s Anita Powell reports. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-africa-summit-ends-with-billion-dollar-pledges-and-hints-of-biden-visit-/6880028.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-africa-summit-ends-with-billion-dollar-pledges-and-hints-of-biden-visit-/6880028.html Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:19:37 +0200 VOA The U.S. Africa Leaders Summit concluded with bonhomie and billion-dollar goals, plus a hint of a presidential visit to the continent. President Joe Biden stressed his administration’s commitment to Africa – and urged its leaders to respect the will of their people. VOA’s Anita Powell reports. 00:03:07 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull President Joe Biden enumerated billions of dollars' worth of U.S. investments in Africa, both public and private, in remarks to African leaders and the continent’s business community at a three-day summit. VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell reports from the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in usa. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-on-billions-of-dollars-worth-of-u-s-investments-in-africa/6877660.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-on-billions-of-dollars-worth-of-u-s-investments-in-africa/6877660.html Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:14:16 +0200 VOA President Joe Biden enumerated billions of dollars' worth of U.S. investments in Africa, both public and private, in remarks to African leaders and the continent’s business community at a three-day summit. VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell reports from the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in usa. 00:00:52 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday told African leaders that the world can't function without Africa. He was addressing them at the ongoing U.S-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-says-world-can-t-function-without-africa/6877302.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-says-world-can-t-function-without-africa/6877302.html Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:23:00 +0200 VOA U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday told African leaders that the world can't function without Africa. He was addressing them at the ongoing U.S-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC. 00:00:52 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Officials in Washington are continuing to react after the United States and Russia last week finalized a prisoner swap exchanging WNBA's Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout. Griner spent nearly 300 days behind bars for cannabis possession while Bout served about 14 years https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-russia-prisoner-swap-panned-and-praised/6871818.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-russia-prisoner-swap-panned-and-praised/6871818.html Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0200 VOA Officials in Washington are continuing to react after the United States and Russia last week finalized a prisoner swap exchanging WNBA's Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout. Griner spent nearly 300 days behind bars for cannabis possession while Bout served about 14 years 00:01:54 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit kicks off Tuesday in Washington, where President Joe Biden will host about 50 African leaders, their delegations and Africans in the private sector and diaspora communities in the United States. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-africa-summit-to-look-at-continent-s-changing-global-role/6871255.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/us-africa-summit-to-look-at-continent-s-changing-global-role/6871255.html Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:19:00 +0200 VOA The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit kicks off Tuesday in Washington, where President Joe Biden will host about 50 African leaders, their delegations and Africans in the private sector and diaspora communities in the United States. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports. 00:03:50 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed that they would never pressure Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, saying the US and France stand as united as ever with their NATO allies against Moscow's invasion. VOA's Cindy Saine reports. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-and-macron-say-russia-must-leave-ukraine-for-war-to-end/6860276.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-and-macron-say-russia-must-leave-ukraine-for-war-to-end/6860276.html Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:56:06 +0200 VOA US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed that they would never pressure Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, saying the US and France stand as united as ever with their NATO allies against Moscow's invasion. VOA's Cindy Saine reports. 00:03:21 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/influx-of-refugees-in-kenya-as-thousands-flee-drought-and-hunger-in-somalia-/6855217.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/influx-of-refugees-in-kenya-as-thousands-flee-drought-and-hunger-in-somalia-/6855217.html Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:23:19 +0200 VOA 00:03:19 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The head of the Ukrainian investigative outlet Ukrainska Pravda is among the journalists recognized for their bravery in 2022 with an International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists. Ihar Tsikhanenka has more for VOA from New York City. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/relentless-efforts-of-journalists-under-fire-recognized-/6841854.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/relentless-efforts-of-journalists-under-fire-recognized-/6841854.html Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:54:00 +0200 VOA The head of the Ukrainian investigative outlet Ukrainska Pravda is among the journalists recognized for their bravery in 2022 with an International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists. Ihar Tsikhanenka has more for VOA from New York City. 00:03:01 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The Polish town of Przewodow, just five kilometers from the Ukrainian border, drew the world's attention this week when an errant missile strike raised fears that NATO could be drawn into a war with Russia.Western analysts now believe the blast that killed two Polish men was from a Ukrainian missile https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/in-polish-town-hit-by-missile-relief-is-mixed-with-anger-at-russia/6841851.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/in-polish-town-hit-by-missile-relief-is-mixed-with-anger-at-russia/6841851.html Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:52:47 +0200 VOA The Polish town of Przewodow, just five kilometers from the Ukrainian border, drew the world's attention this week when an errant missile strike raised fears that NATO could be drawn into a war with Russia.Western analysts now believe the blast that killed two Polish men was from a Ukrainian missile 00:02:57 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull NASA once again makes moonshot history. Plus, the space agency’s astronauts take a stroll, and a piece of tragic space history found by accident. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/nasa-s-mighty-moon-rocket-at-long-last-launches/6839215.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/nasa-s-mighty-moon-rocket-at-long-last-launches/6839215.html Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:53:00 +0200 VOA NASA once again makes moonshot history. Plus, the space agency’s astronauts take a stroll, and a piece of tragic space history found by accident. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space. 00:02:48 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The Pentagon hosted the seventh Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting Wednesday for Ukraine's allies to virtually collaborate on their support of Ukraine's military, while the top general reaffirmed that winter could be ideal for political negotiations. He also warned that China would be playing a 'very dangerous game' should it try to take Taiwan by force. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has the details. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/pentagon-vows-ukraine-support-no-military-victory-likely-soon/6839132.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/pentagon-vows-ukraine-support-no-military-victory-likely-soon/6839132.html Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:20:22 +0200 VOA The Pentagon hosted the seventh Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting Wednesday for Ukraine's allies to virtually collaborate on their support of Ukraine's military, while the top general reaffirmed that winter could be ideal for political negotiations. He also warned that China would be playing a 'very dangerous game' should it try to take Taiwan by force. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has the details. 00:03:03 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Qatar is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the 2022 World Cup and many local businesses are eager to receive them. For many tourists, it’s a chance to see this part of the world for the first time. VOA News reporter Celia Mendoza has the story from Doha, Qatar https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/soccer-fans-begin-to-converge-in-qatar-for-2022-world-cup/6837744.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/soccer-fans-begin-to-converge-in-qatar-for-2022-world-cup/6837744.html Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:36:00 +0200 VOA Qatar is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the 2022 World Cup and many local businesses are eager to receive them. For many tourists, it’s a chance to see this part of the world for the first time. VOA News reporter Celia Mendoza has the story from Doha, Qatar 00:02:51 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his decision to run for president in 2024, in the wake of midterm elections that did not award his Republican party as well as expected. But Trump, as the aging leader of the party, is no longer the disruptor that he was in 2016. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/trump-announces-2024-presidential-run/6836718.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/trump-announces-2024-presidential-run/6836718.html Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:15:29 +0200 VOA Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his decision to run for president in 2024, in the wake of midterm elections that did not award his Republican party as well as expected. But Trump, as the aging leader of the party, is no longer the disruptor that he was in 2016. 00:03:16 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull A congressional race in California between two immigrants, one from Pakistan and the other from South Korea, reflects the changing demographics of the American electorate. Mike O’Sullivan reports that abortion and the economy are at the heart of rival messages in the November 8th midterm election. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/immigrants-face-off-in-california-congressional-district/6824327.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/immigrants-face-off-in-california-congressional-district/6824327.html Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:10:00 +0200 VOA A congressional race in California between two immigrants, one from Pakistan and the other from South Korea, reflects the changing demographics of the American electorate. Mike O’Sullivan reports that abortion and the economy are at the heart of rival messages in the November 8th midterm election. 00:03:07 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Scientists say wildfires in the American West are bigger, hotter and more destructive than in the past. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/fire-climate-change-america-west/6681709.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/fire-climate-change-america-west/6681709.html Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:56:53 +0200 VOA Scientists say wildfires in the American West are bigger, hotter and more destructive than in the past. 00:02:29 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull An African American family has been returned the deed for a seaside property taken from them by local officials nearly a century ago. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles on what may be the first case of its kind in the United States. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/family-property-back/6671918.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/family-property-back/6671918.html Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:23:35 +0200 VOA An African American family has been returned the deed for a seaside property taken from them by local officials nearly a century ago. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles on what may be the first case of its kind in the United States. 00:03:01 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The January 6 Committee wrapped up its first round of public hearings Thursday with a minute-by-minute examination of former U.S. President Donald Trump's actions during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. As VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, the investigation provided new insight into Trump’s actions. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/donald-trump/6671113.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/donald-trump/6671113.html Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:05:05 +0200 VOA The January 6 Committee wrapped up its first round of public hearings Thursday with a minute-by-minute examination of former U.S. President Donald Trump's actions during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. As VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, the investigation provided new insight into Trump’s actions. 00:03:23 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Many Americans are under-vaccinated and at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, as cases rise across the country. This assessment comes from the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commonly known as the CDC. Experts say subvariants of the omicron strain are to blame https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/covid-19-variants-dangerous/6662910.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/covid-19-variants-dangerous/6662910.html Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:54:40 +0200 VOA Many Americans are under-vaccinated and at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, as cases rise across the country. This assessment comes from the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commonly known as the CDC. Experts say subvariants of the omicron strain are to blame 00:02:07 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Gardeners moving toward drought-resistant landscaping https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/drought-california/6642624.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/drought-california/6642624.html Sat, 02 Jul 2022 18:31:48 +0200 VOA Gardeners moving toward drought-resistant landscaping 00:02:50 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull A conservative supermajority in the U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday the constitutional right to an abortion by overturning Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized the procedure in the United States. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more on the rulings. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/roe-v-wade-repeal/6634003.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/roe-v-wade-repeal/6634003.html Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:59:10 +0200 VOA A conservative supermajority in the U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday the constitutional right to an abortion by overturning Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized the procedure in the United States. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more on the rulings. 00:03:04 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, has been celebrated by African Americans for more than 150 years. The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It was first celebrated on June 19, 1866 https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/federal-holiday-juneteenth-biden-abraham-lincoln/6624083.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/federal-holiday-juneteenth-biden-abraham-lincoln/6624083.html Sun, 19 Jun 2022 23:14:57 +0200 VOA The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, has been celebrated by African Americans for more than 150 years. The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It was first celebrated on June 19, 1866 00:01:33 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull As Russia doubles down on its war on Ukraine, the country’s humanitarian needs are growing exponentially. Trouble is, U.S. charities are seeing a slowdown in donations at the same time. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at how these nonprofits and their volunteers are adapting. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/ukraine-russia-war/6537800.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/ukraine-russia-war/6537800.html Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:15:02 +0200 VOA As Russia doubles down on its war on Ukraine, the country’s humanitarian needs are growing exponentially. Trouble is, U.S. charities are seeing a slowdown in donations at the same time. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at how these nonprofits and their volunteers are adapting. 00:02:58 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Moldova's population is strongly divided over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The tiny former Soviet republic, which has a majority Russian-speaking population in some regions, is highly receptive to Russian influence, from Kremlin television propaganda to church altars. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/moldova-russia-soviet-union/6528423.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/moldova-russia-soviet-union/6528423.html Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:19:22 +0200 VOA Moldova's population is strongly divided over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The tiny former Soviet republic, which has a majority Russian-speaking population in some regions, is highly receptive to Russian influence, from Kremlin television propaganda to church altars. 00:02:58 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The suspect in a mass shooting Tuesday on a New York City subway was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with a federal terrorism offense, Breon Peace, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, told reporters. Frank R. James, 62, was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood after police received a tip. According to The New York Times, he was taken into custody without incident. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/new-york-shooting-suspect-arrested/6528420.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/new-york-shooting-suspect-arrested/6528420.html Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:01:38 +0200 VOA The suspect in a mass shooting Tuesday on a New York City subway was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with a federal terrorism offense, Breon Peace, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, told reporters. Frank R. James, 62, was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood after police received a tip. According to The New York Times, he was taken into custody without incident. 00:01:43 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting in Warsaw Saturday with Polish President Andrzej Duda and other Polish officials to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as Russia appears to have shifted its military offensive away from Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and toward the country’s east. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-russia-ukraine-crisis/6502670.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/biden-russia-ukraine-crisis/6502670.html Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:52:37 +0200 VOA U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting in Warsaw Saturday with Polish President Andrzej Duda and other Polish officials to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as Russia appears to have shifted its military offensive away from Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and toward the country’s east. 00:03:34 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull VOA60 America - Judge Jackson, 1st Black female High Court Pick, Faces Senators https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-60-america/6495061.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-60-america/6495061.html Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:13:00 +0200 VOA VOA60 America - Judge Jackson, 1st Black female High Court Pick, Faces Senators 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull VOA60 America- At least 46 people have died from flooding after the remnants of Ida moved through the northeast https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america--at-least-46-people-have-died-from-flooding-after-the-remnants-of-ida-moved-through-the-northeast/6212166.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america--at-least-46-people-have-died-from-flooding-after-the-remnants-of-ida-moved-through-the-northeast/6212166.html Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:21:00 +0200 VOA VOA60 America- At least 46 people have died from flooding after the remnants of Ida moved through the northeast 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Tropical Storm Elsa Takes Aim at Florida https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america---tropical-storm-elsa-takes-aim-at-florida-/5956134.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america---tropical-storm-elsa-takes-aim-at-florida-/5956134.html Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:07:00 +0200 VOA Tropical Storm Elsa Takes Aim at Florida 00:01:58 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull VOA60 America- U.S. forces have left Bagram Airfield, the main American base in Afghanistan and handed control to Afghan forces https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america-bagram-afghanistan-military/5951890.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america-bagram-afghanistan-military/5951890.html Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:51:00 +0200 VOA VOA60 America- U.S. forces have left Bagram Airfield, the main American base in Afghanistan and handed control to Afghan forces 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull As the U.S. continues its withdrawal in Afghanistan, the commander in the region says help from NATO allies will be essential in keeping the pressure on terror groups. Help has arrived with the deployment of Britain’s newest aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/commander-region-afghanistan/5931572.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/commander-region-afghanistan/5931572.html Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:25:00 +0200 VOA As the U.S. continues its withdrawal in Afghanistan, the commander in the region says help from NATO allies will be essential in keeping the pressure on terror groups. Help has arrived with the deployment of Britain’s newest aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean. 00:02:35 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull NYT: Trump Officials Seized Apple Data of 2 Democratic Lawmakers https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america---nyt-trump-officials-seized-apple-data-of-2-democratic-lawmakers/5925858.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america---nyt-trump-officials-seized-apple-data-of-2-democratic-lawmakers/5925858.html Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0200 VOA NYT: Trump Officials Seized Apple Data of 2 Democratic Lawmakers 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america-pence-trump-jan-6/5917147.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america-pence-trump-jan-6/5917147.html Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:31:00 +0200 VOA 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull VOA60 America- Trump threatens to not sign COVID relief/appropriations bill https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america-trump-covid-bill/5712512.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america-trump-covid-bill/5712512.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:13:00 +0200 VOA VOA60 America- Trump threatens to not sign COVID relief/appropriations bill 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The U.S. reported more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america---the-u-s-reported-more-than-200-000-new-coronavirus-cases-on-wednesday/5686486.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa60-america---the-u-s-reported-more-than-200-000-new-coronavirus-cases-on-wednesday/5686486.html Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0200 VOA The U.S. reported more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull US President Donald Trump tells reporters "we will take care of it" when asked to respond to news that Pyongyang launched an ICBM Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/trump-on-north-koreas-latest-missile-test-/4142971.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/trump-on-north-koreas-latest-missile-test-/4142971.html Thu, 30 Nov 2017 03:10:00 +0200 VOA US President Donald Trump tells reporters "we will take care of it" when asked to respond to news that Pyongyang launched an ICBM Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. 00:00:18 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Hillary Clinton has a seven-point lead over Donald Trump in North Carolina https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3565925.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3565925.html Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:31:00 +0200 VOA Hillary Clinton has a seven-point lead over Donald Trump in North Carolina 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull NBC News Weekly Election Tracking Poll among likely voters has Hillary Clinton with a six-point lead over Donald Trump in a four-way race. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3556673.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3556673.html Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:49:00 +0200 VOA NBC News Weekly Election Tracking Poll among likely voters has Hillary Clinton with a six-point lead over Donald Trump in a four-way race. 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was escorted by police from Hofstra University https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3527602.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3527602.html Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:00:00 +0200 VOA Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was escorted by police from Hofstra University 00:01:00 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull U.S. presidential candidates are gearing up for the first debate next week https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-usa-elections/3522895.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-usa-elections/3522895.html Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:24:00 +0200 VOA U.S. presidential candidates are gearing up for the first debate next week 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Donald Trump Ends Equivocation on Obama's Birthplace, Blames Clinton https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3512924.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3512924.html Fri, 16 Sep 2016 21:40:00 +0200 VOA Donald Trump Ends Equivocation on Obama's Birthplace, Blames Clinton 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/hillary-clinton-election/3500988.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/hillary-clinton-election/3500988.html Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:22:00 +0200 VOA 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull ABC News: Donald Trump complimented Russian President Vladimir Putin during the commander-in-chief forum, calling Putin a better leader than President Barack Obama https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3499447.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3499447.html Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:29:00 +0200 VOA ABC News: Donald Trump complimented Russian President Vladimir Putin during the commander-in-chief forum, calling Putin a better leader than President Barack Obama 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull USA Today reports Donald Trump will focus on military policy during a weeklong series of events, starting with Tuesday night’s speech in Virginia Beach. Speaking to a friendly military audience, Trump said the nation’s fate is on the line. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-america/3497904.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-america/3497904.html Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:03:00 +0200 VOA USA Today reports Donald Trump will focus on military policy during a weeklong series of events, starting with Tuesday night’s speech in Virginia Beach. Speaking to a friendly military audience, Trump said the nation’s fate is on the line. 00:01:11 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Republican presidential nominee says African-Americans and Hispanics should reject the politicians who have failed them over the years. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/trump-african-americans-hispanics-should-reject-politicians-who-have-failed-them/3481047.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/trump-african-americans-hispanics-should-reject-politicians-who-have-failed-them/3481047.html Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:26:00 +0200 VOA Republican presidential nominee says African-Americans and Hispanics should reject the politicians who have failed them over the years. 00:00:40 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Politico says Hillary Clinton’s campaign has crafted a policy that resonates to many of Silicon Valley’s top priorities https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3481046.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3481046.html Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:42:00 +0200 VOA Politico says Hillary Clinton’s campaign has crafted a policy that resonates to many of Silicon Valley’s top priorities 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Donald Trump has just begun to buy his first TV ads https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-america-elections/3477981.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-america-elections/3477981.html Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:40:00 +0200 VOA Donald Trump has just begun to buy his first TV ads 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Donald Trump campaign continues to slam the media for being “disgusting and corrupt https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3465366.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3465366.html Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:18:00 +0200 VOA Donald Trump campaign continues to slam the media for being “disgusting and corrupt 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Donald Trump campaign continues to slam the media for being “disgusting and corrupt https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3467699.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3467699.html Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:18:00 +0200 VOA Donald Trump campaign continues to slam the media for being “disgusting and corrupt 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull CNN says Donald Trump repeatedly calls President Obama the “founder of ISIS” https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3460820.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3460820.html Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:31:00 +0200 VOA CNN says Donald Trump repeatedly calls President Obama the “founder of ISIS” 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull ABC News says the Clinton campaign officially launches a “Republicans for Hillary” https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3459314.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3459314.html Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:06:00 +0200 VOA ABC News says the Clinton campaign officially launches a “Republicans for Hillary” 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Many young American Muslims say that because of cultural differences, it's hard for them to find suitable mates. But one couple says solutions can be found through what's called halal dating. VOA's Madeeha Anwar reports. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/some-young-american-muslims-halal-dating/3457685.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/some-young-american-muslims-halal-dating/3457685.html Tue, 09 Aug 2016 01:17:00 +0200 VOA Many young American Muslims say that because of cultural differences, it's hard for them to find suitable mates. But one couple says solutions can be found through what's called halal dating. VOA's Madeeha Anwar reports. 00:02:48 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull ABC News says Hillary Clinton holds a 23-point lead over Donald Trump amongst women voters https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3456225.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3456225.html Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:39:00 +0200 VOA ABC News says Hillary Clinton holds a 23-point lead over Donald Trump amongst women voters 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Trump withholds support for Ryan, McCain https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3447940.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3447940.html Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:46:00 +0200 VOA Trump withholds support for Ryan, McCain 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The Washington Post reports Donald Trump calling Hillary Clinton ‘the devil’ https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3446059.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3446059.html Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:38:00 +0200 VOA The Washington Post reports Donald Trump calling Hillary Clinton ‘the devil’ 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull ABC News reports Melania Trump’s headline speech at the Republican National Convention has striking similarities with first lady Michelle Obama’s 2008 convention speech. Trump’s campaign denied all allegations of plagiarism and said “writers took notes of her life’s aspirations” https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3426060.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3426060.html Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:22:00 +0200 VOA ABC News reports Melania Trump’s headline speech at the Republican National Convention has striking similarities with first lady Michelle Obama’s 2008 convention speech. Trump’s campaign denied all allegations of plagiarism and said “writers took notes of her life’s aspirations” 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull USA Today reports many Bernie Sanders supporters have no interest in conceding to Hillary Clinton. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3379722.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3379722.html Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:48:00 +0200 VOA USA Today reports many Bernie Sanders supporters have no interest in conceding to Hillary Clinton. 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The Wall Street Journal: Clinton and Trump have abysmal images at this point https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3371241.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections-usa/3371241.html Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:44:00 +0200 VOA The Wall Street Journal: Clinton and Trump have abysmal images at this point 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Hillary Clinton has won convincing primary wins in California, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-america-elections-clinton/3367812.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-america-elections-clinton/3367812.html Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:28:00 +0200 VOA Hillary Clinton has won convincing primary wins in California, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull The Huffington Post: Libertarian Gary Johnson joins the race for presidency https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-usa-elections/3356142.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-usa-elections/3356142.html Tue, 31 May 2016 19:44:00 +0200 VOA The Huffington Post: Libertarian Gary Johnson joins the race for presidency 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull With the U.S. presidential primary in its final months, one of the country's top pollsters told VOA's Jela De Franceschi that a dominant theme has emerged in how Americans view their government. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/united-states-elections/3335284.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/united-states-elections/3335284.html Wed, 18 May 2016 04:32:00 +0200 VOA With the U.S. presidential primary in its final months, one of the country's top pollsters told VOA's Jela De Franceschi that a dominant theme has emerged in how Americans view their government. 00:01:28 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull CBS News reports Trump has narrowed his Vice President choices to five or six people https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3326315.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3326315.html Wed, 11 May 2016 20:50:00 +0200 VOA CBS News reports Trump has narrowed his Vice President choices to five or six people 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull NYT: Tensions continue to escalate as Donald Trump refuses to rule out blocking Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, from serving as Conventions chairman https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3322378.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3322378.html Mon, 09 May 2016 20:50:00 +0200 VOA NYT: Tensions continue to escalate as Donald Trump refuses to rule out blocking Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, from serving as Conventions chairman 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull CBS News asks whether Donald Trump can unite Republicans before the general election https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3317309.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-elections/3317309.html Thu, 05 May 2016 21:52:00 +0200 VOA CBS News asks whether Donald Trump can unite Republicans before the general election 00:00:59 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Republican presidential nominee and billionaire Donald Trump is getting closer to assuming the official "presumptive nominee" to represent the party in the November, national U.S. elections. His rivals, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich have bowed out. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-national-correspondent-jim-malone-on-donald-trump-victory/3315196.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/voa-national-correspondent-jim-malone-on-donald-trump-victory/3315196.html Wed, 04 May 2016 18:36:00 +0200 VOA Republican presidential nominee and billionaire Donald Trump is getting closer to assuming the official "presumptive nominee" to represent the party in the November, national U.S. elections. His rivals, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich have bowed out. 00:02:23 elections, donald trump, republican party, u.s. elections, jim malonehttps://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull Many Americans are having trouble getting behind a candidate in this year's presidential election campaign, especially younger voters. VOA’s Katherine Gypson reports. https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/younger-more-diverse-voters-reject-presidential-candidates/3314579.html https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/younger-more-diverse-voters-reject-presidential-candidates/3314579.html Wed, 04 May 2016 02:00:00 +0200 VOA Many Americans are having trouble getting behind a candidate in this year's presidential election campaign, especially younger voters. VOA’s Katherine Gypson reports. 00:02:30 https://gdb.rferl.org/48B5E83F-787E-4F1F-B8F8-F6B1B34915EE.pngfull