VOA News: Americans Turn to AIDS Drugs to Prevent HIV Infection
New research in Africa confirms that a once-a-day pill, used to treat patients infected with the virus which causes AIDS, also works to prevent HIV infection in healthy people. Derek Henkle reports from Washington.
VOA News Exclusive: Obama Interview on Afghanistan
President Obama discusses his decision on withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan, and the status of America’s relationships with Pakistan and NATO in this VOA News exclusive interview, edited and produced by Derek Henkle.
VOA News: US Reacts to Death of Osama Bin Laden
U.S. President Barack Obama was preparing to announce Osama bin Laden was dead when word got out and crowds gathered outside the White House in Washington and at Ground Zero in New York City. Derek Henkle reports.
VOA News: Questions Surround Some Charities Claiming to Help Troops
Even in tough economic times, Americans are giving generously to charities that claim to help US troops. But does the money really go to support soldiers? Derek Henkle investigates.
APTN: HZ US Afghanistan Play
Derek Henkle follows the cast of The Great Game: Afghanistan to it’s New York City debut for The Associated Press Television Horizons feed.
NBC Washington: Rap Rivalry Leads to Triple Homicide
The double homicide in Fort Washington could be connected to a man shot several times and killed in Northwest D.C. Police say the shootings may the result of a gang related rap rivalry. Derek Henkle contributes to the team coverage.
VOA News: Study Shows Turkey Turning from West
There are newfound concerns that Turkey may be drifting away from the West. As Derek Henkle reports, some just-released numbers also show a marked decline in popularity for President Barack Obama.
VOA News: Play Seeks to Educate Americans About Afghanistan
A new theatrical effort, aimed at educating Americans about Afghanistan is making its debut in Washington. As Derek Henkle reports, the epic-like saga is raising social awareness about a key area of U.S. foreign policy.
FOX Washington: Funeral Shooting Turns Deadly
As a gang shooting targets mourners, shuttering U Street in Northwest DC, Derek Henkle assists with vision and interviews as part of the team coverage on Fox’s affiliate in the nation’s capital.
VOA News: Renewed Effort to Eradicate Polio
NGOs say polio eradication may be just years away. As Derek Henkle reports, if this effort is successful, it will be the second disease ever to be wiped from the globe.