Pope calls for Palestinian state during Bethlehem visit
Pope Benedict XVI urged both sides to seek peace at Jesus birthplace and in the Aida refugee camp. He praised courage to reject violence and expressed solidarity with homeless Palestinians seeking to return home. He spoke near the West Bank barrier and urged removal of walls built around hearts.
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Oldest known human sculpture found in German cave
Archaeologists in Germany unveiled a 35 000 year old ivory bust from Hohle Fels cave showing a sexually charged female figure. Carbon dating places the carving at least 35 000 years old and researchers say it marks the earliest figurative sculpture.
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Fatigue and pay tied to crash of Continental Flight 3407
NTSB hearing examines pilot fatigue and low pay as factors in the February 12 crash near Buffalo that killed 50 people. Co pilot Rebecca Shaw earned 16154 yearly and commuted from Seattle, raising questions about fatigue and living costs contributing to the disaster.
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Slower minority growth shifts U.S. tipping point
The Minorities Bureau reports slower growth for Hispanics and Asians in 2008 due to immigration laws and weak economy. Migration to suburbs and new immigrant hubs fell, while California Illinois New Jersey saw gains. Arkansas residents face mortgage strain as factories cut hours.
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Hispanics become 4.2 percent of Iowa population in Census data
Hispanic Iowans remain the state's fastest growing ethnic group in the year ending July 1. The 126,453 Hispanics represent a 53 percent rise since 2000, lifting their share from 2.8 to 4.2 percent. Iowa's population remains one of the whitest, with a median age of 38.1.
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Census Shows Iowa Seniors At Eight Percent Plus
New census estimates indicate 258 614 Iowans are 64 or older totaling 8.6 percent of the state population. Florida shows the highest share of seniors at 17 percent followed by West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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