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Japan Marks Hiroshima Bombing Anniversary

August 6, 2013 Voice of America

Japan observed a minute of silence Tuesday to mark the 68th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima.

New Global Aviation Standards Urged After Recent Airliner Disasters

July 16, 2013 Voice of America

U.S. lawmakers are pressing for the swift adoption of new pilot training standards in the United States and across the globe. The push for uniform standards follows Saturday’s Asiana jetliner crash in San Francisco and a 2009 commuter plane disaster in Buffalo, New York.

Third Person Dies From San Francisco Plane Crash

July 13, 2013 Voice of America

Doctors at San Francisco General Hospital say a third person has died from injuries sustained in the crash of an Asiana Airlines jet at the city’s airport.

NTSB: Doomed Jetliner Flying Too Slow Before Crash

July 7, 2013 Voice of America

U.S. investigators say the Korean jetliner that crashed Saturday at San Francisco airport was flying “significantly below” its target speed as it approached the runway, and that the pilot tried to abort the landing.

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July 6, 2013 Voice of America

A Boeing 777 passenger jet has crash landed at the San Francisco International Airport in California.

Glitches Aplenty for New Boeing Dreamliner Aircraft

January 9, 2013 Voice of America

For the third day in a row, there are new problems in the operation of the world’s latest long-range jet aircraft, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Disney, China Agree To Build Theme Park In Shanghai

January 20, 2009 Voice of America

Chinese officials and the Walt Disney Company have finalized an agreement on a theme park deal in Shanghai.

Yankee Stadium Closes Forever

September 21, 2008 Voice of America

One of the most storied buildings in Major League Baseball – Yankee Stadium – is set to host its final baseball game Sunday night. As VOA’s David Byrd reports, the “House that Ruth Built” will be torn down and replaced with a new state-of-the-art facility.

Baseball: Bonds Sets New Home Run Record

August 8, 2007 Voice of America

San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds may have set the new Major League Baseball home run record, but that did not help his team win Tuesday night’s game. The Washington Nationals came back to defeat the Giants 8-6.

Baseball: Bonds Hits 755th Home Run, Ties Aaron’s Record

August 5, 2007 Voice of America

American Baseball star Barry Bonds has hit his 755th career home run, tying the record set by Hank Aaron for the most homers in major league history. Bonds hit the historic home run late Saturday in a 3-2 loss against the Padres at their home in San Diego, California.