STEVE EMBER: Today this would not be considered much of a skyscraper. But at the time, this height was striking. The structure was built using a steel frame. This frame was load-bearing, meaning that ...

I'm Barbara Klein. STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember. We have a link to a video of the Student Symphonic Orchestra of Fairfax on our website, voaspecialenglish.com. You can also find us on Facebook, ...

I’m Steve Ember with IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Building after building under water. Refugees in shelters. Thousands of others unsure where to go. Appeals for help.Anarchy. Bodies in ...