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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Matsu, a group of Tawanese-conntrolled islands near China, once held an important military base. Destination For decades, people who live on the base faced limits on their everyday life. But Matsu has become an art destination that keeps its memory of the past. The old military plant and the seashore are … [Read more...] about Destination (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The National Deaf Life Museum is part of Gallaudet University, a private university in Washington, D.C. for deaf and hard of hearing students. Gesture The museum explores generations of deaf life and culture through art and everyday objects. One exhibit shows hand gestures of American Sign Language, or … [Read more...] about Gesture (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In Ecuador, an outsider to traditional politics has won the presidential election. Heir At 35 years old, Daniel Noboa is Ecuador's youngest elected president and an heir to his father's banana business. He has promised to rebuild the country which is struggling with a weak economy and rising crime. An … [Read more...] about Heir (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The American military recently released film evidence of risky air traffic over the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific Region. Intercept Officials say it shows some of the more than 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft in the last two years. They say it is threatening behavior that could … [Read more...] about Intercept (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. On October 7, the ruling Hamas group in the Gaza Strip launched a widespread and deadly air and ground attack on Israel. Ignite The surprise attack by the militant group Hamas ignited a war between them and Israel that is deadlier than their past wars. Thousands of people have been killed in the violence, … [Read more...] about Ignite (News Words)