Hispanics become largest minority in most U.S. metros
Census data show Hispanics outnumber Blacks in 19 of 366 metro areas, reshaping politics as districts redraw for 2012. Population rose 42 percent to 50.5 million, while Blacks grew 11 percent to 37.7 million. Analysts warn of fewer Black-majority House districts amid shifting demographics.
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South Carolina
NASA pioneer honored regrets shuttle end at tribute
Christopher C Kraft, NASA's first flight director, says he regrets the shuttle program ending and believes shuttles could serve 30 more years and reach the Moon or Mars. Johnson Space Center renamed Mission Control in his honor to Christopher C Kraft Jr Mission Control Center. Kraft directed Mercury Gemini and Apollo missions and led JSC from 1972 to 1982.
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National Day of Prayer suit dismissed by appeals court
A three judge panel of the 7th U S Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a challenge by the Freedom From Religion Foundation to President Obama’s national Day of Prayer proclamation. The court held the group had no standing as no concrete injury occurred.
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Woman sues Match.com over assault claims filed in LA court
A California entertainment executive identified as Jane Doe sues Match.com in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming sexual assault by a man she met on the site. The suit seeks an injunction to halt new signups until predators are screened and cites events at Urth Cafe and a second meeting before the attack.
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