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WHITE KIDS SOON TO BE A MINORITY
For the first time, America's racial and ethnic minorities now make up about half of the under-5 age group, the government said Thursday. It's a historic shift that shows how young people are at the forefront of sweeping changes by race and class.
RURAL AMERICA LOSING POPULATION
Rural America is losing population for the first time ever, largely because of waning interest among baby boomers in moving to far-flung locations for retirement and recreation, according to new census estimates.
EX-COP ARRESTED FOR LYING ABOUT PURPLE HEART
Shane Ladner, a former Holly Springs officer, faces criminal charges after an investigation revealed he did not receive a Purple Heart as he alleged.
The manager of an east Atlanta bar and his employer are in hot water after he allegedly invited a mayoral aide and an off-duty police officer to an illegal after-hours party over the weekend.
The UN says nearly 93,000 have been confirmed killed in the civil war, with the real number likely being far higher.
GEORGIA 6th IN CAR REPAIR COSTS
After declining for six years, the average auto repair cost related to check engine lights rose 10 percent in the state last year, and Georgians paid more than most Americans for such repairs, according to data collected by CarMD.
UTAH HOME TO NSA'S MEGA-WAREHOUSE FOR DATA
Just south of Salt Lake City, the long, squat buildings span 1.5 million square feet and are filled with super-powered computers designed to store massive amounts of information gathered secretly from phone calls and emails.
SEVERE ATLANTA STORMS POSSIBLE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Damaging straight-line winds, hail, lightning and brief heavy downpours are “the elements to look for today,” says WSB meteorologist Karen Minton.
Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel ended her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida after 11 hours in the water when she was stung by a jellyfish Wednesday night.
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
The Associated Press and George Mathis contributed to this report.
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