Demographic shift roils Oakland neighborhoods as Hispanics move in
In Oakland, Frank Gilbert watches Hispanics buy homes once owned by blacks across the street. As black and Hispanic neighbors learn to live side by side, tensions rise over interests and access to housing, education, and jobs. Community leaders warn of potential resentments even as both groups share common goals. Local residents recount peaceful moments and strained hopes as demographic change reshapes the community.
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Oakland
Calif
Frank Gilbert
Gilbert
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
National Council of la Raza
Baltimore Mayor blasts Bush on homeland defense funding
Baltimore Mayor Martin O Malley criticizes President Bush and federal spending for homeland defense. He says cities lack needed equipment training and communication systems as fire police and health workers remain underfunded. Spokeswoman Ran it Schmelzer cites Daschle.
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Baltimore
Martin O'Malley
Bush
Ranit Schmelzer
Daschle
California home prices rise 18.4 percent year over year
California housing values show an 18.4 percent jump from the same period last year according to newly released statistics. The report highlights continued price gains across major markets and suggests strong demand amid limited supply.
Dust plumes spotted as Columbia scientists chase cooling goals
Shuttle astronauts aboard Columbia search for dust plumes over the Mediterranean while cooling the orbiting lab. Commander Rick Husband and crew adjust sleeping quarters to improve airflow as Tel Aviv researchers monitor dust and pollution effects on weather from the area.
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Fila
Space Shuttle
Columbia
Mediterranean
Orbiting Laboratory
Shuttle
William McCool
San Diego
Oakland Raiders
David Brown
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Florida
Tampa
Brown
Payload
Mission Control
Rick Husband
Husband
Tel Aviv University
Citizenship Fast-Tracked for Soldier in Wharton Claim
A soldier pressed for speedy citizenship paperwork, saying it is crucial if he faces combat. The Wharton noted the importance of serving as a U.S. citizen when deployed. The piece clarifies that armed service members need not be U.S. citizens.
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Wharton
Armed Services
U.S
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