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Tuesday, 03 April 2012 Today from VOANews.com Elephants in Cameroon Fall Victim to Killings Also, wildlife experts are concerned about a record number of rhinoceros killings in South Africa | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS New Findings About Loss of Bees Researchers suggest that an insecticide could cause honeybees to get drunk and lost | AGRICULTURE REPORT When Should a Lie Send You to Jail? The U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of a law that bars lying about military honors | THIS IS AMERICA Microsoft Takes On Zeus The company worked with federal officials to take down two botnets operated by cybercriminals | TECHNOLOGY REPORT Margaret Sanger, 1883-1966: A Leader of the Birth Control Movement She believed that a safe and sure method of preventing pregnancy was necessary for women's freedom. | PEOPLE IN AMERICA Words and Their Stories: Feel The Pinch The pains of economic trouble | WORDS AND THEIR STORIES Short Story: 'Luck' by Mark Twain An observer to the rise of a military man is sure it was all luck | AMERICAN STORIES Burma's Elections a Test for Reforms Burmese exiles wonder if the country is truly on a path to reform, others are guardedly hopeful | IN THE NEWS The Art of Play: Video Games Exhibit Opens at Museum in Washington Also, new music from Justin Townes Earle and a business update on the Empire State Building | AMERICAN MOSAIC Can the Government Require Health Coverage? The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule in June on President Obama's health care law | ECONOMICS REPORT American History: Terrorists Attack America on 9/11 A look back at the events of September 11, 2001 | THE MAKING OF A NATION Another Look at Massive Online Open Courses Online courses increase people's chances to get more education. But can every subject be taught that way? l EDUCATION REPORT In Rural India, Medical Myths Spread Lack of doctors means villagers depend on healers who claim to cure things like "puppy pregnancy syndrome" | HEALTH REPORT Guitar Heroes, Before Anyone Even Heard of Video Games A history of what may be the world's most popular musical instrument | EXPLORATIONS More News Headlines Visit our Web Site Special English U.S.A World U.S. History American Life Arts and Entertainment Health Education Business Agriculture Science and Technology Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive this E-mail please unsubscribe Need Help? If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@ voanews.com Unsubscribe Voice of America | 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20237