Multiracial Americans fastest growing U S demographic group
Multiracial Americans have become the fastest growing demographic, rising 3.4 percent to about 5.2 million as of July 2008. The share of the minority population now stands at 5 percent with many uncounted, driven by social acceptance and notable figures like Tiger Woods and Barack Obama. In New Jersey and other states growth reflects immigration patterns and generation shifts.
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Priest known as Father Oprah leaves Miami church for Episcopal ordination
Cuban American Rev Alberto Cutie known as Father Oprah left his Miami Beach parish after photos surfaced with a woman. He joined the Episcopal Church at Trinity Cathedral in a ceremony and will complete further steps before serving as an Episcopal priest. He spoke at a press conference in English and Spanish, expressing faith and seeking guidance. He declined questions about his relationship with the photographed woman. Cutie has hosted Telemundo programs and writes a Spanish language column and book on relationships.
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Militants strike in Pakistan markets kill at least 14
In Peshawar militants detonated two devices at a busy market and attacked two police checkpoints near Swat. The blasts left at least 14 dead and scores injured as Pakistan confronts the Taliban offensive, with claims of more attacks planned in major cities.
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Lahore
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Baitullah Mehsud
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Rawalpindi
Islamabad
Mosque blast near Iran border kills 19 people
An explosion at a mosque in Zahedan southeast Iran near Pakistan and Afghanistan killed 19 and injured 80, with authorities labeling it a terrorist attack. The blast struck the city’s second largest Shiite mosque amid regional unrest and past militant activity linked to Jundallah.
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Afghanistan
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Alaeddin Mazari
Associated Press
New Guidelines Set Weight Gain Ranges for Pregnancy
The Institute of Medicine issued first national pregnancy weight guidelines since 1990. They advise healthy weight before conception and tailor gains by BMI: 18.1 to 24.9 normal weight should gain 25 to 35 pounds, overweight 15 to 25, obese 11 to 20, underweight 28 to 40, with emphasis on avoiding weight loss during pregnancy.
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Institute of Medicine
Guidelin
Anna Maria Siega-Riz
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Nebraska adopts lethal injection for executions
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman signed a bill to replace electrocution with lethal injection as the state's method of execution. Observers say it could take years to implement, as Nebraska had the electric chair as its sole method after the state Supreme Court found it unconstitutional in 2008.
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