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Longer US white majority if immigration slows

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:28:07 -0400

WASHINGTON - Without increased immigration, whites would lose their U.S. majority in 2046, three years beyond official projections, and the nation's population would not reach 400 million until after 2060, a decade or more later than forecast, according to census estimates Wednesday.

Tribes fight suicide, a leading killer of native youths

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:49:27 -0400

SEATTLE - By LYNDA V. MAPES

Fla. infant mortality rates fall to historic low

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:58:52 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Infant mortality rates have fallen to a historic low in Florida.

North Dakota tops nation in rate of worker deaths

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:01:16 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - North Dakota has the highest rate of worker deaths in the nation, due in large part to the oil boom in the western part of the state in recent years, according to a new report from the AFL-CIO.

SD has high rate of births outside wedlock

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:25:55 -0400

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - Declines in abortion and marriage rates in South Dakota may have contributed to high rate of babies being born to unwed women in the state, officials say.

Utah has lowest rate of births to unwed mothers

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:34:06 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - New Census data shows Utah has the lowest rate of babies born to unwed mothers in the country.

Ocala leads Fla. in rate of unmarried births

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:59:18 -0400

ORLANDO, Florida - The Ocala metro area has the highest rate of births from unmarried women in Florida.

Delaware sees progress against cancer

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:08:12 -0400

DOVER, Delaware - Health officials say Delaware is making progress in the fight against cancer thanks to better screening and treatment.