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Census targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census announced a new campaign Thursday that aims to reach the hard-to-count group through its smart-phone-toting youngsters. The "Be Counted, Represent" campaign offers music downloads and a chance at concert tickets to cell ph... - Posted on March 11, 2010
Obama hails contributions of 'daring' women Crediting their role in the American story, President Barack Obama on Monday praised the nation's "daring, indomitable" women — including the one-time political rival who is now his secretary of state. "Women like Hillary Rodham Clinton, who, throughout her career, has put millions of cr... - Posted on March 9, 2010
They lived in three centuries Two of the oldest people in the world have died on the same day. Mary Josephine Ray, who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, died Sunday at age of 114 years. "She just enjoyed life. She never thought of dying at all," Katherine Ray said. "She was planning... - Posted on March 9, 2010
Everyone can't take a snow day Plenty of schools may be closed as the Northeast bunkers in for another big snowstorm. But a snow day isn't an option for everyone. In Allentown, Pa., 52-year-old Jim Yourgal walked 3 miles Thursday morning to his job as a valet at an orthopedic center. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to... - Posted on February 26, 2010
Are cowboy ethics a good policy? Some members of the Wyoming Legislature want to instill "cowboy ethics" in state law, lest lawmakers and citizens forget the state's western roots. The code would stress the importance of ethics such as living with courage, keeping promises, finishing what you start and saying more by talk... - Posted on February 24, 2010
Ten-cent comic book sells for $1 million! A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman sold Monday for $1 million, smashing the previous record price for a comic book. The issue features Superman lifting a car on its cover and originally cost 10 cents. "It's considered by most people as the most important book," s... - Posted on February 23, 2010
Snow woes: South socked, New England no show Schools were shuttered across the South on Friday as snow began falling, bringing a rare white landscape that could stretch into areas that haven't seen snow in a decade — or longer. But snowless New England states that rely on the white stuff for their winter activities are green with e... - Posted on February 12, 2010
Enough already! Snow, snow go away! The second of back-to-back blizzards that smothered the East Coast and topped seasonal snowfall records with more than a month of winter remaining had tapered off by Thursday, although governments and schools remained closed to contend with the aftermath. In New York, public schools were r... - Posted on February 11, 2010
Snowmageddon hits VA, MD, DC, NJ, PA Planes were grounded, trains stood still and Greyhound buses weren't rolling in the Mid-Atlantic region on Sunday, leaving stranded travelers wondering when they'll be able to escape the icy, gray mess created by a major snowstorm. Many roads reopened but officials continued to warn reside... - Posted on February 8, 2010
California disses Iowa…what say you Hawkeyes? California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says Florida is "for the old people" and that no one wants to take a vacation in Iowa. The Republican governor and former bodybuilder told a Silicon Valley conference on infrastructure that in comparison, his state has a reputation as a destination.... - Posted on February 4, 2010