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Census: New gauge shows high of 49.7M poor in US

Census: New gauge shows high of 49.7M poor in US

The ranks of America's poor edged up last year to a high of 49.7 million, based on a new census measure that takes into account medical costs and work-related expenses.

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Report: Racial inequalities rife in Minn.'s juvenile justice system

Report: Racial inequalities rife in Minn.'s juvenile justice system

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety details how the state's juvenile justice system is plagued by racial inequalities worse than other Midwestern states or other states of Minnesota's size.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Catholic bishops stay course on same-sex marriage fight

Catholic bishops stay course on same-sex marriage fight

A subdued U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledged Monday that voters rejected the stands they took against same-sex marriage and birth control, but church leaders gave no sign they would change their strategy ahead.

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More women have driver's licenses than men in US

More women have driver's licenses than men in US

Women have passed men on the nation's roads. More women than men now have driver's licenses, a reversal of a longtime gender gap behind the wheel that transportation researchers say is likely to have safety and economic implications.

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Major hurdles remain to end veteran homelessness

Major hurdles remain to end veteran homelessness

An upcoming report is expected to show the number of homeless veterans has dropped by at least 15,000 since 2009, and the drop is the result of an aggressive two-pronged strategy to not only take veterans off the street but also prevent new ones from ending up there.

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