Hispanics lead U.S. population growth One of every seven people in the United States is Hispanic, a record number that probably will keep rising because of immigration and a birth rate outstripping non-Hispanic blacks and whites. Continúa
Memorial Day In a unimpressive pro forma act, Mr. Bush held an emotionless ceremony for U.S. soldiers who died in combat. In his speech, he referred to those who have fallen in the criminal and immoral war in Iraq: Thanks to their sacrifices, he said, two terrorist regimes are gone forever. Freedom is on the march and today the United States is safer. Continúa
Finance Chiefs Cancel Debt of 18 Nations The worlds wealthiest nations formally agreed Saturday to cancel at least $40 billion of debt owed to international agencies by the worlds poorest lands, most of them in Africa. Continúa |