Immigration declines after decade of rises in illegal entrants
New census data show illegal immigrants in the United States fell to about 11.1 million last year from a 2007 peak of 12 million, with Asian immigration surpassing Hispanic for the first time since 1910. Demographers cite weaker economy and stricter enforcement among factors.
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North Korea plans space launch seen as missile test
U S forces commander says Pyongyang aims to show it can build missiles, risking destabilization. North Korea schedules launch between December 10 and 22, with Sohae staging reports and U S naval repositioning to monitor threat amid UN diplomacy and China Russia positions.
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NAACP pushes nationwide plan to overhaul education
The NAACP launches a national campaign with trained volunteers across 38 states to press four reform priorities extended school hours improved teacher training preschool programs better targeting of funding for the neediest students. Education Secretary Duncan cites dropout rates of 25 percent nationwide and higher in Black and Latino communities as a call for action.
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