Voice of America: Activists: Independence Day Falls Short for Some Immigrants

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Activists: Independence Day Falls Short for Some Immigrants Jul 3rd 2013, 21:41, by webdesk@voanews.com (Kate Woodsome) Barbecues and fireworks symbolic of America's fight for freedom are a tradition of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. But this year, immigration activists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of America, are marking July 4 by fasting.  The interfaith immigrant rights group the New Sanctuary Movement staged a so-called "un-barbecue" on Wednesday, setting up empty plates, picnic baskets and grills around the iconic Liberty Bell to draw attention to the freedoms that ... Media files: A33A5DEA-CD81-4F56-8265-54EF099ECDE8_cx0_cy26_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Florida Georgia Line Riding High with Recent Success

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Florida Georgia Line Riding High with Recent Success Jul 3rd 2013, 21:43, by webdesk@voanews.com (Mary Morningstar) During the past few years, the Country music industry has seen the arrival of several new duos.  One of the most successful is Florida Georgia Line. "Cruise" was the first single from the group's debut album, "Here's To The Good Times."  The album topped the Billboard Magazine Country chart.  Last month, "Cruise" set a record on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart by spending a 12th week at Number One, longer than any other duo in the 69-year history of that list.  The ... Media files: B3BB20AD-F7D6-4AC9-A401-2872A74BD416_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Lawyers: Ex-Chad Dictator Rejects Senegalese Genocide Court

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Lawyers: Ex-Chad Dictator Rejects Senegalese Genocide Court Jul 3rd 2013, 22:30, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Lawyers for former Chadian ruler Hissene Habre say their client will not recognize a tribunal set up in Senegal to try him on genocide charges stemming from his eight-year reign, which ended more than two decades ago. Habre, who ruled Chad from 1982 until the military ousted him in 1990, is accused of overseeing more than 40,000 political killings, as well as systematic torture and other human rights violations. The 80-year-old Habre was taken into custody Sunday at his home in the ... Media files: 186387DE-66AE-4AE2-ACE0-1054D749E47C_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Fugitive Snowden's Fate Unclear

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Fugitive Snowden's Fate Unclear Jul 3rd 2013, 01:06 The fate of fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden remains unclear, with India on Tuesday becoming the latest country to reject his bid for asylum and Bolivian President Evo Morales saying he would consider such a request. Mr. Morales was in Moscow Tuesday for a meeting of natural gas producing nations. He said he would consider granting Snowden asylum if a request is made. After President Morales left Russia to return to Bolivia, Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca ...

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Voice of America: Study Shows Promising Results in Reducing Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

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Study Shows Promising Results in Reducing Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack Jul 3rd 2013, 00:05, by webdesk@voanews.com (Carol Pearson) Controlling blood pressure is a global issue as people live longer and lifestyles change. In developed countries, despite access to doctors and medication, many people don't have their blood pressure under control. In the U.S., almost half of those with high blood pressure are not able to control it.  A new study shows promising results in helping people live healthier lives. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. That's why health experts the world ... Media files: 5625D5A3-E615-425A-B7C5-B09DB541676D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Yoga Helps Mentally Ill Improve Their Lives

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Yoga Helps Mentally Ill Improve Their Lives Jul 3rd 2013, 00:28, by webdesk@voanews.com (Deborah Block) Millions of Americans take classes to learn the poses and breathing of the ancient Indian practice of yoga.  In recent years, yoga organizations have been reaching out to people who may not normally have the opportunity to take yoga classes, such as the homeless, trauma survivors, and people with drug and alcohol addictions.Green Door is a small mental health center in Washington where yoga is helping change people's lives for the better. Ericpaul Clark has been taking yoga classes for ... Media files: A44D1AA0-D75D-4385-9493-F4CEFB6312EC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Forensic Testing of Ivory Could Combat Elephant Poaching

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Forensic Testing of Ivory Could Combat Elephant Poaching Jul 2nd 2013, 22:57, by webdesk@voanews.com (Megan McGrath) The sweeping grasslands of the African savannah might not exist without elephants. They knock down so many trees that forests transform into plains, where other grazers and birds feed.  Elephants maintain the shape of the land, and without them, everything would change.  And for many, that would make the world a poorer place. "There's some connection between humans and elephants that would be a really sad thing to lose," says Kevin Uno of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia ... Media files: D21D7AC5-44B3-4C54-AE19-AA2EB5CDCC16_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Judge Clears Path for Fort Hood Shooting Trial to Start Next Week

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Judge Clears Path for Fort Hood Shooting Trial to Start Next Week Jul 3rd 2013, 00:56, by webdesk@voanews.com (Greg Flakus) At a hearing in a Fort Hood, Texas courtroom, the judge in the trial of U.S. Army Major Nidal Hasan cleared the way for the trial to begin on Tuesday, July 9, with jury selection. Hasan is charged with murdering 13 people and attempting to kill 32 others in a shooting spree at the Texas army base in November 2009. Any further delays are unlikely. The presiding judge in the trial of Major Nidal Hasan, Colonel Tara Osborn, swept away several issues at the hearing and also put in a plea of ... Media files: 30D43315-6F46-4890-8833-22245265B9B0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Forensic Testing of Ivory Could Combat Elephant Poaching

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Forensic Testing of Ivory Could Combat Elephant Poaching Jul 2nd 2013, 22:57, by webdesk@voanews.com (Megan McGrath) The sweeping grasslands of the African savannah might not exist without elephants. They knock down so many trees that forests transform into plains, where other grazers and birds feed.  Elephants maintain the shape of the land, and without them, everything would change.  And for many, that would make the world a poorer place. "There's some connection between humans and elephants that would be a really sad thing to lose," says Kevin Uno of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia ... Media files: D21D7AC5-44B3-4C54-AE19-AA2EB5CDCC16_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Study Shows Promising Results in Reducing Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

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Study Shows Promising Results in Reducing Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack Jul 3rd 2013, 00:05, by webdesk@voanews.com (Carol Pearson) Controlling blood pressure is a global issue as people live longer and lifestyles change. In developed countries, despite access to doctors and medication, many people don't have their blood pressure under control. In the U.S., almost half of those with high blood pressure are not able to control it.  A new study shows promising results in helping people live healthier lives. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. That's why health experts the world ... Media files: 5625D5A3-E615-425A-B7C5-B09DB541676D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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