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Interracial marriages hit a new high in U.S.

WASHINGTON -- Interracial marriages in the U.S. have climbed to 4.8 million -- a record 1 in 12 -- as a steady flow of new Asian and Hispanic immigrants expands the pool of prospective spouses. Blacks are now substantially more likely than before to marry whites.

Date: 02/16/2012 | Nation & World


Asians in U.S. moving beyond the coastlines

LOS ANGELES -- Asian-Americans have seen their ranks swell over the past decade not only in coastal immigrant enclaves but also in states such as Texas and Nevada, according to a report released Wednesday by a coalition of Asian-American organizations.

Date: 10/27/2011 | Nation & World


Feds order 25 states to provide bilingual ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the run-up to the 2012 elections, the federal government is ordering that 248 counties and other political jurisdictions provide bilingual ballots to Hispanics and other minorities who speak little or no English.

Date: 10/12/2011 | Nation & World




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