U S Birthrate Drops Again Tied to Recession
The 2009 U S birthrate fell 2.7 percent to 13.5 births per 1000 people, the second straight decline, as the economy tightened. Experts, including Stephanie Ventura and Andrew Cherlin, note postponed childbearing and slower immigration may contribute to the trend. The report tallies about 4,136,000 births in 2009, down from 4,247,000 in 2008.
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Baby births fall again as recession delays plans
U.S. birth numbers declined for a second straight year as economists and health researchers attribute the drop to the recession. Experts say couples postponed or avoided starting families, affecting demographics and demand for services.
Beck rally in DC sparks clash over King legacy
Glenn Beck and tea party supporters rally at the Lincoln Memorial defending states’ rights while Al Sharpton condemns distortions of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream. Sharpton and others plan a counter march to mark the King speech anniversary and memorial site.
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American imprisoned in North Korea returns to Boston
Aijalon Gomes lands in Boston after seven months in North Korea with former President Jimmy Carter who helped secure his release. Gomes had faced eight years hard labor for crossing from China and was aided by humanitarian talks leading to his freedom.
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Cuba opens land leases and market moves to draw in investors
Cuba issued two decrees allowing foreign investors to lease government land up to 99 years and loosening state controls to let landholders grow and sell produce. The steps aim to boost tourism and revenue, with golf course development seen as a potential beneficiary and long term property deals enabling new developments.
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