VOA News 8570 posts 0 comments

For the past year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has waged a struggle against what he sees as a left-wing bias in educational institutions in the United States. This week, he escalated the conflict, suggesting he might block popular…

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is running for US president. As VOA’s chief national correspondent Steve Herman reports from Washington, Haley is the first prominent Republican to formally oppose former President Donald Trump,…

The FBI searched the University of Delaware in recent weeks for classified documents as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of sensitive government records by President Joe Biden. The search, first reported by CNN,…

The United States is concerned about the expansion of Russia’s nuclear cooperation with the military-led government in Myanmar — also known as Burma — the U.S. State Department said this week. “We are deeply concerned with — but not…

The average price for a new vehicle in the United States soared above $49,000 in December, a record high. With Americans increasingly price conscious at a time of high inflation and elevated interest rates, customer choice is a prominent…

America's consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years, underscoring the economy's resilience in the face of higher prices…

A series of shootings late Monday at Michigan State University left at least three students dead and five other people injured. Chris Rozman, interim deputy chief of the campus police department, told reporters early Tuesday the injured…

World leaders will this week attend the Munich Security Conference ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and with tensions between China and the United States rising over espionage claims.   U.S. Vice President Kamala…

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said Tuesday she is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination against her one-time boss, former President Donald Trump, who appointed her as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.…

The largest and longest running auto show in North America, the Chicago Auto Show, is an annual showcase of the latest vehicle technology and offerings available to customers. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports this year’s show reflects consumer…