– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Italian police recently arrested its most-wanted organized crime leader after chasing him for 30 years. Mafia Matteo Denaro was captured at a medical center while seeking treatment. He was the top boss of the Sicilian Mafia and faces years in prison for many murders. The Mafia is an organized group of … [Read more...] about Mafia (News Words)
Archives for March 2023
Blue in the Face (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you have trouble breathing, you could become a bit blue in the face.But what does it mean to talk until you are blue in the face? Blue in the Face Speaker A: Ooh. Dan, do you have $5 I can borrow?Speaker B: Sorry, I don't.Speaker A: Please! I really need a second cup of coffee! And I'll pay you back tomorrow.Speaker … [Read more...] about Blue in the Face (Idioms)
Gene Therapy Delivers Treatment Directly to Brain
– Manuscript – When Rylae-Ann Poulin was 1 year old, she did not crawl or make noises like other kids her age. A rare genetic disease prevented her from even lifting her head. Her parents took turns holding her all night to ease her breathing and help her sleep peacefully. But months later, doctors in Taiwan treated the young patient’s brain directly, attacking the … [Read more...] about Gene Therapy Delivers Treatment Directly to Brain
Scientists Learn about Sea Star Die-off
– Manuscript – A sea creature known as the sunflower sea star was once plentiful in the Pacific Ocean along the coast of North America. They used to be found in the waters along the coast of Mexico’s Baja peninsula all the way to Alaska. But in the last 10 years, about 90 percent of them have died. Scientists at the University of Washington are trying to understand why … [Read more...] about Scientists Learn about Sea Star Die-off
LeBron James Sets NBA Scoring Record
– Manuscript – LeBron James is the new all-time scoring leader of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He set the record with a jump shot in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City. James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and passed the scoring record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly 39 years. After he … [Read more...] about LeBron James Sets NBA Scoring Record
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