English proficient Hispanics rise while Spanish home use falls
A Pew Research Center report shows 68 percent of Hispanics use English at home or speak it well, up from 59 percent in 2000, while Spanish at home drops to 73 percent from 78 percent. overall Hispanic population growth keeps the Spanish-at-home figure at a record 35.8 million and English-proficient 33.2 million. The shift occurs as Latin American migration slows, with Christianity also declining among U.S. adults per Pew findings.
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Senate blocks White House fast track for 12 nation Pacific pact
Senate Democrats reject a White House backed fast track measure needed to push the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with a 52 to 45 vote falling short of 60. Senator Sherrod Brown and other Democrats argue for broader debate and stronger enforcement against currency manipulation and labor issues. Senator Portman supports moving forward and vows added currency safeguards. The dispute highlights partisan dynamics as Obama pursues the trade pact and Republicans seek quicker passage with changes.
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Aftershock in Nepal Kills Dozens Adds to Quake Toll
A magnitude 7.3 aftershock near Kathmandu kills dozens and injures over a thousand. U S rescue teams assess Charikot while Nepal gauges fresh destruction across 30 plus districts, delaying relief and reopening camps as fear rises.
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Missing U.S. Huey in Nepal relief mission
A U S military helicopter carrying six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers went missing during disaster relief duties near Charikot Nepal. Officials report no crash signs and focus on possible fuel issue as search crews continue along rugged terrain.
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